The Thunder's championship probability has rebounded to 83%! One statistic highlights their champion

The Thunder's victory yesterday marked their first Finals win since 2012, crucially avoiding a disastrous 0-2 deficit. Notably, after being upset by the Pacers in Game 1, their championship odds dropped from 93% to 73%, but rebounded to 83% after evening the series.

Meanwhile, their 30-2 record against Eastern teams includes a 29-1 regular-season mark (only losing to the Cavaliers) and a 1-1 playoff record. This contrasts with last season's 21-9 regular-season record vs. the East. Another statistic underscores their dominance: they are 5-0 in games following a playoff loss this year, winning by an average of 19.6 points.

Pacers team reporter Scott Agness praised the Thunder: "The 68-win regular-season Thunder avoided back-to-back losses. They outscored Indiana in every of the first three quarters, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 34 points. Their suffocating defense kept the Pacers struggling for most of the game, with the largest lead reaching 23 points. Before garbage time, Thunder reserves outscored Pacers bench 39-15—two Thunder subs alone scored more than Indiana's entire bench. The Pacers failed to match the physicality or display playoff-level mental toughness."

Scheduled for June 12, Game 3 will see if the Thunder can take a 2-1 series lead on the road. Stay tuned as the Finals intensity escalates!