Pacers Edge Thunder in NBA Finals, Maintain Composure
Source: news.source.sunstar
The Indiana Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 116-107 victory in Game 3, driven by strong bench performances. Both teams remain composed, with neither celebrating nor panicking. Key players like Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell led the Pacers, while Myles Turner played despite illness. The Thunder are focused on winning Game 4 to regain home-court advantage, with both teams showing resilience throughout the playoffs.
Key Points
Indiana Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after a 116-107 win in Game 3.
The Pacers' bench outscored the Thunder's bench 49-18, led by Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell.
Both teams remain composed, with neither celebrating nor panicking despite the series' current state.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle emphasized the need for a 'killer edge' and a 'total grit mindset'.
Game 4 is crucial for the Thunder to tie the series and regain home-court advantage.
Myles Turner is expected to play despite battling an illness and had a strong defensive performance in Game 3.
Both teams have shown resilience, with neither losing consecutive games in months.
The Thunder are 5-0 after playoff losses, indicating strong bounce-back potential.
Tyrese Haliburton has not taken a free throw in the series, a rare occurrence.
Indiana's 2-1 series lead in all playoff rounds places them in elite company.
