Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was efficient and electric pouring in 34 points, to bring his series total to 72 points. That is the most points by a player in their first two NBA Finals games in history, surpassing Allen Iverson’s previous best of 71.

NBA Finals are underway between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. More NBA Finals: Blockbuster Trade Idea Sees Lakers Move Two Key Pieces For $46M Star Game 1 of the Finals on Thursday was a doozy.

Oklahoma City had a predictable response after its gut-wrenching Game 1 collapse to Indiana: The defense gave the Pacers no hope.