The Indiana Pacers are making headlines in the 2025 NBA Finals, now leading the series 2-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their recent victory, a 116-107 win at home, showcased a strong fourth-quarter performance that thrilled fans in Indianapolis. This marks the Pacers’ first home Finals game since 2000, and they are just two wins away from clinching the franchise’s first NBA title.
- Pacers lead NBA Finals 2-1 against Thunder.
- Tyrese Haliburton nears triple-double performance.
- Bennedict Mathurin scores 27 points efficiently.
- Thunder commit 17 turnovers in Game 3.
- Game 4 scheduled in Indianapolis on Friday.
- Pacers seek first NBA title in franchise history.
Tyrese Haliburton was pivotal in this victory, scoring 22 points while nearly achieving a triple-double with 11 assists and nine rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin led the team with a stellar 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while T.J. McConnell contributed significantly with 10 points, five assists, and five steals in just 15 minutes of play. As the Pacers gear up for Game 4 on Friday, can they maintain this momentum?
The Thunder struggled offensively, with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring only 24 points and hitting just one of three from beyond the arc. Despite Jalen Williams’ 26 points and Chet Holmgren’s 20, Oklahoma City’s 17 turnovers proved costly. What adjustments will they make to bounce back?
- Pacers outscored Thunder 32-18 in the fourth quarter.
- Haliburton and Mathurin combined for 49 points.
- Thunder’s turnovers were a critical factor in the loss.
As the series continues, fans worldwide will be eager to see if the Pacers can extend their lead or if the Thunder will fight back to even the score.
