Friday, June 26, 2026

Pacers rally past Thunder to lead NBA Finals 2-1

The Indiana Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to a balanced team effort led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds.

The Pacers overturned a five-point deficit in the fourth quarter, fueled by a dominant bench performance that outscored the Thunder 49-18, with Bennedict Mathurin contributing 27 points.

The Thunder committed 19 turnovers, leading to 21 Pacers points. Despite 24 points from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City faltered late. Game four will also be held in Indianapolis.

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