NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder
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The result was only the second clutch game the Pacers lost this postseason, a 111-104 Thunder win that ties the series up at 2-2. What has been a highly entertaining, well-played Finals will see Game 5 Monday night in Oklahoma City. It also feels like a series that is going to go seven games.
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, right, defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Kyle Phillips | AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)
THE INDIANA PACERS In 49 states, it's just basketball. But this is Indiana. And in Indiana, there's magic. The Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after a 116-107 Game 3 win over the Thunder in which they outscored Oklahoma City 32-18 in the final quarter.
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