The energy inside the Paycom Center was electric on Sunday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Among the pre-game highlights, Twitch star and internet sensation Kai Cenat made waves when he received a signed jersey from none other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP. Cenat, who has a huge fanbase, appeared courtside with his girlfriend. He later congratulated Thunder players on their bounce-back performance.
Kai Cenat celebrates Thunder’s bounce-back as Shai continues historic run
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the heart of the Thunder’s response after their heartbreaking Game 1 loss. The All-NBA guard delivered a brilliant 34-point performance, going 11-of-21 from the field, and also tallying eight assists, five rebounds, and four steals. With that scoring output, he tied Wilt Chamberlain’s long-standing record for the most consecutive home playoff games with at least 30 points, nine in total.
"We used the opportunity to get better," Gilgeous-Alexander said during the ABC postgame interview. "We've done a really good job of that all year."
Oklahoma City dismantled Indiana with a 123-107 win, outscoring them in the paint (42-34) and off the bench (48-34). The Thunder led by as much as 23 points in the contest, proving their resilience after a crushing one-point loss in Game 1. Despite a couple of short Pacers runs, the Thunder never let go of control. "We did some things good tonight, we did some things bad," SGA admitted. "We've gotta be able to get better and get ready for Game 3."
Off the court, one of the night’s most talked-about moments came when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted a signed jersey to Kai Cenat. In a now-viral video, the MVP was seen casually dressed while signing the jersey for Cenat, who stood out in a large, green fuzzy hat and a graphic t-shirt. The two exchanged words and shared a brief, celebratory moment. Cenat, in high spirits after the win, congratulated Thunder players on their performance.
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