Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after making a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, while Tyrese Haliburton added 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points. The Pacers' bench outscored the Thunder's 49-18. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points. The game had 15 ties and was close until the Pacers pulled ahead late. Game 4 will be played in Indiana on Friday night. The Pacers, who lost Game 2 in Oklahoma City, improved to 10-0 since mid-March in the game immediately following a loss.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton reacts after making a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner dishes off around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates after Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) motions after making a three pointer against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein passes around Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, right, during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Indianapolis.