Indiana Pacers Beat Oklahoma City Thunder For NBA Finals Lead!
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The Indiana Pacers, backed by a vibrant home crowd, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers, contributing 22 points and 11 assists. Bennedict Mathurin also shone off the bench, scoring 27 points.
"So many different guys chipped in," Haliburton said after the game, highlighting the team's collective effort. Mathurin emphasized the need for resilience and aggression to secure victories. The Pacers' bench proved crucial, outscoring the Thunder's reserves 49-18.
Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 24 points for the Thunder, including a quiet fourth quarter, the Pacers managed to maintain control. Jalem Williams topped the Thunder's scoring with 26 points, while Chet Holmgren added 20 points and 10 rebounds. However, 19 turnovers proved costly for Oklahoma City, resulting in 21 points for the Pacers.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault admitted, "In the fourth quarter I just thought they really outplayed us on both ends." The Pacers extended their streak of avoiding consecutive losses since March, showing their consistency and determination.
After the match, Haliburton shared a heartwarming moment with Reggie Miller's children. The Pacers legend watched the game courtside with his family, and Haliburton took the time to greet them after his post-game interview.
Game 4 is slated for Friday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fans dey anticipate say e go be serious clash between the two teams.
Key Moments of the Match
- Pacers' strong bench performance.
- Haliburton's impressive stats: 22 points and 11 assists.
- Thunder's costly turnovers.
- Haliburton's post-game interaction with Reggie Miller's children.
What to Expect in Game 4
The Thunder dey desperate to level the series before e returns to Oklahoma City. We dey expect dem to come out strong and limit dema turnovers. The Pacers go try maintain dema momentum and secure another victory for dema home fans.
