The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 27 points off the bench, while Tyrese Halliburton and Pascal Siakam contributed 22 and 21 points, respectively. The Pacers’ bench outscored the Thunder’s 49-18, and Mathurin became one of six players to score 25 or more points in a Finals at 22 years old or younger. With a strong postseason record, the Pacers are now 10-0 following losses, and Game 4 is set for Friday night.