Indiana Pacers Surge Ahead in NBA Finals with Resilient Victory Over Thunder
Source: news.source.sunstar
The Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3. The Pacers showcased their resilience, not having lost consecutive games since mid-March, and were led by Bennedict Mathurin's 27 points off the bench. The team's depth was crucial, outscoring the Thunder's bench significantly. Indiana dominated the fourth quarter, overturning a five-point deficit to secure the win. Historical trends favor the Pacers as they head into Game 4 with a significant advantage.
Key Points
The Indiana Pacers won Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the series 2-1.
The Pacers have not lost consecutive games since mid-March, highlighting their resilience.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, leading the Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton nearly achieved a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds.
The Pacers' bench significantly outscored the Thunder's bench, 49-18.
Indiana outscored Oklahoma City 32-18 in the fourth quarter, overcoming a five-point deficit.
T.J. McConnell made history with a unique stat line in Finals history.
The Game 3 winner in a tied NBA Finals series has a historical 80.5% chance of winning the championship.
