Pacers Seize 2–1 NBA Finals Lead Behind Mathurin's Big Night

Game 3: Pacers Capitalize On Home Court

The Indiana Pacers took full advantage of playing at home, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116–107 in Game 3 to grab a 2–1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Despite being down midway through the fourth quarter, Indiana closed strong— fueled by bench hero Bennedict Mathurin’s 27 points, the most by a player off the bench in the Finals since 2011. Star Tyrese Haliburton added 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds, narrowly missing a triple‑double. Their bench outscored OKC’s 49–18, and Indiana outplayed the Thunder down the stretch. OKC had 3 players with 20 or more points including Jalen Williams' 26, Chet Holmgren's 20, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 24. This pushed SGA to another team record and now has more points in a single postseason than any other Thunder player in history.

NBA Finals Game 4 Preview: Thunder Seek Bounce Back

Game 4 tips off Friday in Indianapolis. The Thunder facing a near must win game aim to respond in a big way. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still leads his team and remains a matchup focal point. But Indiana will rely on their depth, clutch firepower, and some past stats. Historically, the team that wins when the series is tied going into Game 3 go on to win 80.5% of the time. Expect energy and another classic chapter in this developing, intense Finals matchup.

Pregame Sports Bar Crawl: Las Vegas Edition

Experience the game like never before with our Pregame Sports pub crawl in Las Vegas! Join fellow fans for exclusive drink specials at top sports bars across the city. It’s the perfect kick-off to game night—whether you're backing your team, or just after a good time. Stay tuned for event dates and special deals!