13-Year Wait Ends! Thunder Secure First Finals Win Since 2012: Unbeaten After Losses in Playoffs, 9-

The 2025 NBA Finals Game 2 concluded with the Thunder defeating the Pacers at home to even the series 1-1, maintaining their streak of no consecutive losses in this year's playoffs. After suffering a 15-point comeback and buzzer-beater loss in Game 1, the Thunder rebounded to secure their first Finals victory in 13 years—the last came in 2012 when Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden led the team to a Game 1 win over the Heat's LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. This postseason, the Thunder hold a dominant 9-2 home record (81.8% win rate) across four series, solidifying their court as one of the "home fortresses."

Franchise Finals History: From SuperSonics to Thunder

• The Thunder franchise has reached the Finals 5 times:

• 3 times as the Seattle SuperSonics (1979 title: 4-1 vs. Washington Bullets)

• 2 times in Oklahoma City (2012 & 2025)

• 2012 Finals (OKC era):

• Game 1: Thunder won 105-94 at home (Durant: 36p/8r, Westbrook: 27p/8r/11a, Harden: 12p; James: 30p/9r, Wade: 19p)

• Result: Lost 1-4 to the Heat's Big Three

2025 Finals: From Heartbreak to Redemption

• Game 1 (110-111 loss):

• Thunder adjusted by benching center Isaiah Hartenstein for rookie Carson Wallace to counter Indiana's small-ball speed.

• Tyrese Haliburton hit a 0.3-second buzzer-beater after a 15-point Pacers comeback.

• Game 2 (123-107 win):

• Retaining the same starting lineup, the Thunder showcased team-wide dominance led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 压制 (dominated) the Pacers with cohesive offense and defense.

Postseason Resilience & Road Ahead

• Unbeaten after losses: The Thunder remain without consecutive losses in the 2025 playoffs, highlighting their elite ability to bounce back.

• Home dominance: 9-2 record (81.8%) in 11 home games this postseason.

• Next challenge: The Thunder will travel to Indiana for the next two Finals games, needing to win on the road after losing home-court advantage in the 1-1 series.