NBA FINALS: THUNDER VS. PACERS

June 8, 2025

Luguentz Dort

Oklahoma City Thunder

Game 2: Postgame

Oklahoma City Thunder 123, Indiana Pacers 107

Q. What does it look like to be the more desperate team?

LUGUENTZ DORT: We know the situation that we were in. It’s a tough team we’re playing right now. We’re in a position where we have home-court advantage and we want to take care of that. We let that slip last game and today was a must-win, for sure.

Q. What makes defending Hali different than any other star?

LUGUENTZ DORT: I wouldn’t say he is different. Most of the guys I guard have the ball most of the time. My main thing is to stay in front of him and make everything tough. He’s a great player. He is going to make some tough shots and great reads, so I just have to stay in front of him.

Q. How is having Caruso as a leader for you off the bench?

LUGUENTZ DORT: He’s big. For me as well. He has a lot of experience and he is really smart. Sometimes I feel like he is seeing the game a little differently. He’s an unbelievable defender, me as well, so every time we talk about defensive stuff I am picking his brain.