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The Indiana Pacers took full advantage of the Homecourt, moving away in the fourth quarter to defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, in game 3.
Indiana has an advantage of 2-1 in the series of the NBA finals after stealing game 1 thanks to the heroic Jersey of Tyrese Haliburton in the last second in the last second to win 111-110.
And after a mediocre performance for the Pacers in game 2, Haliburton lifted it from the three -point territory to lead the way for Indiana.
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Indiana Pacers striker, Pascal Siakam (43), passes the ball against Oklahoma City striker Chet Holmgren (7) during the third quarter in the game three of the NBA finals of 2025 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Kyle Terada-Imagn images)
Haliburton finished the game with 22 points in 9 of 17 shots, including four three events. He was also a double double with a double triple after counting 11 assists. On the defensive side, Haliburton also had two robberies and a block.
But this series has proven to be one that requires a depth of bank to show, and the Guard of the Pacers, Benedict Mathurin, was ready for the challenge.
Thunder returns the attack while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates game 2 to the NBA finals against Pacers
Mathurin fell 27 points, leading the Pacers in that category after obtaining 9 of 12 highly efficient from the field with 7 of 8 free throws for 22 minutes of work. He also had four rebounds and an assistance for his team.
Pascal Siakam was also in the 20 -point club, going 8 of 14 from the field with 5 of 6 free throws for 21 points with six rebounds, four assists and two robberies.
Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) Shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers guard, Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first half during the game three of the NBA finals of 2025 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Kyle Terada-Imagn images)
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not have his best day shooting according to his usual standards, going 9 of 20 from the floor while Indiana continued to play a solid defense throughout the game. He had 24 points with eight rebounds and four assists, while Jalen Williams led Oklahoma City in the points department with 26 at night.
Chet Holmgren achieved a double double, although he would like to have more than 20 points after 6 of 15 shots. He had 10 rebounds with two assists as well.
The Pacers were able to drop 40 points in the second quarter, but it was the Thunder that led after three quarters, 89-84.
However, Oklahoma City's offensive cooled in the fourth quarter, since 32-18, about 12 minutes without precedent for this team compared to what they have been able to achieve during the whole season.
Indiana Pacers Guard, Tyrese Haliburton (0), leads the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder Jalen Williams (8) during the third quarter in the game three of the NBA finals of 2025 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (Kyle Terada-Imagn images)
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Both parties had similar statistics as a team, but Indiana, once again, raised it when it mattered in the fourth quarter.
Indiana hopes to create an even greater division in this series in game 4 on Friday night in its building.
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