NBA Finals: Haliburton powers Pacers to beat Thunder in Game 3

In Game 3, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at home 116-107, taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

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.

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.

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.