Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder predicted starting lineups and depth charts for Game 2 (June 8) | 2025 NBA Finals

Game 2 of the high-octane NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the OKC Thunder tips off Sunday night, following a thrilling opener that featured a trademark Pacers comeback and a last-second winner from Tyrese Haliburton.

For the Thunder, maintaining consistent energy for the full 48 minutes will be crucial, as they surrendered a 15-point lead in Game 1 and led nearly wire-to-wire until Haliburton’s clutch shot with just 0.3 seconds remaining sealed the 111-110 come-from-behind win for the Pacers.

In Game 2, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s teammates must elevate their performance after struggling with their shooting in Game 1. The Pacers must maintain their high-energy pace for the full 48 minutes to counter OKC's depth and defensive intensity.

Here’s the latest injury update heading into Game 2:

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Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder injury reports

Indiana Pacers

Indiana forward Isaiah Jackson remains sidelined with a torn right Achilles tendon, and Jarace Walker is also out due to a right ankle sprain. While neither has played a major postseason role, Walker did contribute meaningful minutes during the team’s first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

OKC Thunder

OKC’s Nikola Topic continues to recover from surgery on his left knee. Topic hasn’t seen the floor this season, so his absence has little impact on tonight’s matchup.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth chart

Expect the Pacers to stay with their high-powered starting five: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner.

Below is their depth chart.

OKC Thunder starting lineup and depth chart

The Thunder utilized a small-ball look in Game 1 to match Indiana’s tempo, featuring Chet Holmgren as the lone big and Cason Wallace inserted into the backcourt.

That same lineup — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wallace, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams and Holmgren — is expected to start again, though Isaiah Hartenstein may see increased minutes after logging just 17 in the series opener.

Below is their depth chart.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder

Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will air nationally on ABC. Streaming options include NBA League Pass and FuboTV, both of which require a subscription.

Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro