In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton powers the Indiana Pacers to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and take a 2-1 lead.
In Game 3, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at home 116-107, taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
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NBA Finals: Tyrese Haliburton comes up clutch as Pacers beat Thunder in Game 1
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton was the hero in the clutch as the Pacers beat the Thunder in Game 1.
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Mathurin, selected by Indiana with the sixth overall pick in 2022, came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points.
In only 22 minutes of playtime, he added four rebounds, one assist, and a block.
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Although Indiana began both halves at a sluggish pace, it managed to dominate Oklahoma City in the second and fourth quarters, thereby taking control of the game.
With 22 points (9-of-17 shooting), 11 assists, and nine rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton was the top scorer among Indiana's starting players, falling just short of a triple-double and also recorded two steals and a block.
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Pacers take 2-1 lead
With T.J. McConnell contributing 10 points off the bench, Pascal Siakam led the way with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting.
Jalen Williams topped the Thunder's scoring with 24 points from 18 attempts.
Meanwhile, league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also scored 24 points and he contributed eight rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.
Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
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In 32 minutes of play as a substitute, Alex Caruso contributed eight points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
The Thunder find themselves in a delicate predicament, trailing 2-1 on hostile ground.
If Indiana manages to capitalize at home, Oklahoma City will find itself down 3-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Friday in Indiana.