US EditionThe Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals
- The Indiana Pacers secured a 116-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in Indianapolis, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
- Oklahoma City started strong with a 15-6 lead early in the first quarter, but turnovers and defensive pressure shifted momentum to Indiana in the fourth quarter.
- Key performances included Bennedict Mathurin scoring 27 points off the bench and Tyrese Haliburton contributing 22 points, 11 assists, and multiple steals to direct the Pacers' comeback.
- Thunder forward Chet Holmgren scored 20 points and noted the need to focus on the substance over emotions, while coach Mark Daigneault called Game 3 an uncharacteristic effort for the team.
- Indiana's win puts them in control of the series with Game 4 scheduled for Friday night in Indianapolis, presenting a strong opportunity to widen their Finals lead.
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NBA Finals: Thunder find themselves in familiar territory
INDIANAPOLIS — Game 1, a loss on the opposition’s final shot. Game 2, an easy win. Game 3, another loss to fall behind in the series again. This formula is not the one that would be considered optimal by the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in the NBA Finals. But if there is some consolation for the overall No. 1 seed in these playoffs, it’s this: the Thunder have been in this exact spot before and found a way to prevail. READ: NBA Finals: Pace…
Pacers take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals as Tyrese Haliburton nears triple-double against Thunder
Indiana Pacers pull away in the fourth quarter behind Tyrese Haliburton's four three-pointers and Benedict Mathurin's team-high 27 points to beat Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107.
Chicago Tribune
By TIM REYNOLDS INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Game 1, a last-shot loss. Game 2, an easy win. Game 3, another late setback to fall behind again in the series. This isn't what you'd consider optimal for the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in the NBA Finals. But if there's any consolation for the top seed in these playoffs, it's this: The team has been in this exact position before and found a way to pull through. That resilience will be tested once again …
Pacers storm past Thunder to snag pivotal Game 3 of NBA Finals
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton added 22 and the Indiana Pacers reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
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