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Pacers Lead Thunder 2-1 in NBA Finals as Series Moves to Game 4

Indiana’s bench outscored Oklahoma City’s reserves in Game 3, giving the Pacers a 2-1 series lead

Jun 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) dunks the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Jun 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (13) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) go for the ball in game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Indiana seized a 2-1 finals lead with a 116-107 victory in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11.
  • The Pacers’ bench outscored Oklahoma City’s reserves 49-18 in Game 3, led by Bennedict Mathurin’s 27 points.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points but took only three fourth-quarter shots and had a playoff-high six turnovers.
  • Despite trailing in the series, the Thunder enter Game 4 as 5.5-point road favorites and carry -220 odds to win the championship.
  • Teams winning Game 4 have gone on to capture the Finals in 15 of the past 19 seasons, underscoring Friday’s stakes.