NBA Finals Game 2 Draws Celebrities and Thunder Triumph

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Paycom Center was filled with excitement on Sunday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. A star-studded crowd witnessed the Thunder’s impressive 123-107 victory, evening the series at 1-1.

Among the celebrities in attendance were NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Paul, and popular figures like streamer Kai Cenat and NFL center Creed Humphrey. O’Neal drew eyes sitting courtside, while Paul, who played two seasons with the Thunder, shared the experience with his son, Chris Paul II.

Popular online personality Kai Cenat, who is the second-most followed Twitch streamer with over 17.6 million followers, made a notable entrance at the game. He was seen engaging with several Thunder players after the final buzzer, creating a buzz on social media.

Creed Humphrey, an Oklahoma native and center for the Kansas City Chiefs, added his own flair to the event. His presence symbolized the blend of different sports worlds enjoying the thrilling basketball showdown.

NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, a former Thunder player, was also tracked back to the arena for additional coverage, along with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Their insights added to the dynamic atmosphere of the Finals.

University of Arkansas head coach John Calipari was seen prior to the tipoff, meeting Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Calipari previously coached Gilgeous-Alexander during his time at Kentucky.

The Thunder’s victory not only thrilled the crowd but also set a critical tone for Game 3, which will take place in Indianapolis. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the next installment of this intense Finals series.