NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder
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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 NBA Finals are tied heading to Indianapolis. The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled by the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter on the way to a 123-107 Game 2 victory. All five Pacers starters score in double figures, with Tyrese Haliburton's 17 leading the way.
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.