Indiana Pacers Rally Late to Stun OKC Thunder, Take 2–1 Lead in NBA Finals

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Pacers win over the Thunder last night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Last night, the NBA Finals continued with a thrilling Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers secured a 116-107 victory at home, taking a 2-1 series lead.

The Pacers' bench played a pivotal role, outscoring the Thunder's reserves 49-18. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench and led all scorers with 27 points, while Tyrese Haliburton nearly recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 24 points, contributing four assists but also committing six turnovers. Jalen Williams led OKC with a team-high 26 points.

The Pacers capitalized on a 9-point deficit with under three minutes remaining, marking their fourth comeback this postseason from a situation where their opponent had at least a 95% chance of winning. How did the Pacers win? What went wrong for OKC? Did OKC look “hungry” enough last night? Do you believe in the Pacers? Game 4 is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Is Game 4 a must-win game for the Thunder?