Indiana Takes Advantage Over Oklahoma City in NBA Finals

• Indiana Pacers won the third game of the NBA Finals with a score of 116-107.
• The team has returned to the series, now leading 2-1.
• Pascal Siakam and Benedict Mathurin played key roles in the victory.

This was reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, L'Équipe.

On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2025, the third game of the NBA Finals took place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 116-107. This victory brought Indiana back into the series, now leading 2-1.

Game Progress

The game started with aggressive actions from the Thunder, led by Chet Holmgren, who quickly gained an advantage. After the first quarter, the score was 32-24 in favor of Oklahoma. However, thanks to the efforts of Pascal Siakam and the active play of the bench, Indiana managed to tie the score by halftime (60-64).

In the second half of the game, Indiana showcased strong performance, particularly with T.J. McConnell and Benedict Mathurin becoming key players who helped the team get back in the game. Mathurin scored 27 points in 22 minutes, significantly impacting the outcome.

Before the final quarter, Thunder had a five-point lead, but Pacers managed to tie the score and then took the lead thanks to accurate three-point shots from Tyrese Haliburton and the team's defensive efforts.

Upcoming Games

The fourth game of the series will take place on the night of Friday to Saturday, June 14, again at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Oklahoma City will try to even the series, while Indiana aims to solidify their advantage.

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