The Pacers overcame the Oklahoma City Thunder 116–107 in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, taking a 2–1 series lead. Bench sparks were decisive: Bennedict Mathurin dropped a playoff career‑high 27 points—marking the most points by a Finals reserve since Jason Terry in 2011. T.J. McConnell fuelled the game with 10 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals, igniting a 49–18 bench scoring advantage.
Star guard Tyrese Haliburton flirted with a triple‑double (22 points, 11 assists, 9 rebounds), while Pascal Siakam contributed 21 more. A dominant 32–18 fourth quarter—including a 14‑6 run late—sealed the win. Historically, teams up 2‑1 after Game 3 win the Finals over 80% of the time.
With Game 4 looming at home Friday, Indiana now sits firmly in control, buoyed by their depth and clutch resolve. 92.9 FM ESPN *680 AM will have play by play, plus full analysis on 92.9 via the Audacy app.
