Pacers Surge Ahead in NBA Finals with Game 3 Victory Over Thunder
The Indiana Pacers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals, showcasing strong performances from their bench.
The Indiana Pacers pulled off an exciting 116-107 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals, seizing a 2-1 series lead.
In a thrilling contest held at home, the Pacers showcased their strength during the second and fourth quarters. Bennedict Mathurin was a standout performer off the bench, scoring 27 points in just 22 minutes.
The stage is now set for Game 4, scheduled for Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Thunder, returning to the Finals for the first time since 2012 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, had high expectations. The Pacers, who overcame the New York Knicks to reach the Finals for the first time since 2000, are proving to be formidable opponents. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander aims to be the first player in years to achieve both the MVP award and a championship title in the same season, following in the footsteps of Stephen Curry.
The exciting postseason has now narrowed down from 20 teams to just two, with several challengers eliminated along the way. The upcoming match promises to keep basketball fans on the edge of their seats.
