The Thunder evened the NBA Finals against the Pacers on Sunday night thanks to a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass and big-time bench performances.

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who delivered massively in the West finals, were virtually absent in the Thunder’s loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals opener.

Being the first to the ball after a bad inbound pass, Jalen Williams ran down the court and had the easy jam. After a forgettable three quarters, a loud start to the fourth frame looked like the All-Star was going to be on the verge of a classic late-game takeover.