NBA Finals: Pacers Take 2-1 Lead Over Thunder Thanks to Haliburton and Mathurin Brilliance

NBA Finals: Pacers Take 2-1 Lead Over Thunder Thanks to Haliburton and Mathurin Brilliance

Felix Harbour
17 Jun 2025

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.