The Indiana Pacers now lead the NBA Finals 2-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a pivotal Game 3 win. Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin powered Indiana with big plays on both ends, while Oklahoma City continues to struggle with defensive lapses. The pressure mounts as both teams prepare for the critical next matches.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis remains optimistic about playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, despite suffering a minor mishap in Game 2. Porzingis has emphasized that the incident won't affect his performance. His return has been pivotal, contributing significantly to the Celtics' strong 2-0 lead in the finals.