NBA Finals: Pacers Take 2-1 Lead with Game 3 Win Over Thunder

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.

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Updated on: 12 June 2025 12:36 pm

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Tyrese Haliburton

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Myles Turner

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Chet Holmgren

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

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.

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NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates after Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Indianapolis.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Cason Wallace

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Isaiah Hartenstein

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Jalen Williams

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Obi Toppin

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals series game 3 photo: Pascal Siakam

NBA Finals Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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.