The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with Bennedict Mathurin leading with 27 points off the bench. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds, highlighting the team’s strong performance and a significant advantage in bench scoring (49-18). Despite Oklahoma City’s strong start, the Pacers regained control in the fourth quarter. This victory puts them historically in a favorable position for the finals, being the Game 3 winner after a tied series. Game 4 is set for Friday night in Indiana.
We just had guys make plays after plays. Our bench was amazing. ... It's a big win for us.
Nobody had ever come off the bench and done all that in an NBA Finals game.
History says the Pacers are in control of the series now; in the 41 previous NBA Finals that were tied at a game apiece, the Game 3 winner went on to hoist the trophy 33 times.
Amazing. Amazing. We love playing in front of our fans.
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