US EditionPacers, Back Home in Indiana, Have some Things to Figure Out Before Game 3 vs. Thunder in NBA Finals
- The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals with Game 3 scheduled Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- The Pacers took Game 1 in Oklahoma City, gaining home-court advantage, but have struggled to score in the paint, a challenge from the Thunder's strong defense.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and guard Tyrese Haliburton emphasized the need to improve paint scoring, noting the team has yet to have a 20-point scorer this series and led less than 2% of the time.
- Myles Turner said, "We have to establish that early," referring to scoring in the paint, while the Thunder's Luguentz Dort has closely defended Haliburton to disrupt the Pacers' offense.
- A security briefing before Game 3 introduced soft ticketing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and announced a ticketed watch party with 1,500 spots to ensure fan safety and engagement.
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