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The Indiana Pacers have secured a strong win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking a commanding 2-1 series advantage after the thrilling Game 3 victory.
In an intense and closely-contested matchup, the Pacers pulled away from the Thunder in the fourth quarter, ultimately claiming a decisive 116-107 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tyrese Haliburton was instrumental in this triumph, putting up an impressive performance that nearly earned him a triple-double. He finished with 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including four made threes. Additionally, he added 11 assists to his stat line and recorded two steals and one block on the defensive end.
In another notable effort for Indiana was Benedict Mathurin, who dropped an impressive 27 points in just under 22 minutes of playtime. He shot 9-of-12 from the field and made all seven of his free throw attempts. The forward also managed to secure four rebounds and add one assist on the board.
On the other side, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled slightly, finishing with a respectable but not spectacular 24 points. He shot an uncharacteristically poor 9-of-20 from the field, which may be a cause for concern moving forward in the series.
The Pacers’ bench was pivotal in their success, as it contributed to a 40-point second quarter that ultimately set the tone for the remainder of the game.
Source: www.foxnews.com
