The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, thanks to a stellar performance from reserve guard Bennedict Mathurin (27 points) and Tyrese Haliburton (22 points, 11 assists). The Pacers' bench outscored the Thunder's, and their defense forced 19 turnovers. The win marked Indiana's first Game 3 victory in the playoffs this year, putting them two wins away from their first NBA championship. Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to 24 points.

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