Pacers Beat Thunder in Game 3 Behind Mathurin’s ‍Resilience

⁢ Updated June 12, 2025

The indiana⁣ Pacers bounced back, defeating the⁢ Oklahoma city⁤ Thunder in Game 3. This victory followed a⁤ previous loss and highlighted the Pacers’ ability to avoid consecutive defeats, a pattern they’ve maintained since March. The final score reflected the pacers’ improved performance and their focus on aggressive basketball.

Bennedict Mathurin emphasized ‍the importance of a resilient and aggressive approach. According to Mathurin, maintaining an aggressive stance is essential for securing wins in the competitive league. His words underscored the team’s mindset going into the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ‍the ‍NBA’s Most Valuable Player, led the Thunder with 24 points. However, his scoring ‍was significantly limited to only three points in the crucial⁣ fourth quarter, impacting the Thunder’s ability to mount a comeback. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points.

oklahoma City coach mark Daigneault acknowledged ⁢the‍ Pacers’ dominance in the final quarter. He noted⁤ that the Pacers outplayed the Thunder ⁢on both offense‍ and defense, contributing to ⁣the shift in momentum and‍ ultimately,⁢ the Pacers’ victory. ⁤Chet Holmgren⁣ added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Thunder.

Mathurin said: “The main thing⁣ is you have⁣ to be⁤ resilient. You have to be the aggressor in order to win games.”

The Thunder struggled ⁤with turnovers, ⁤committing 19 that resulted in 21‍ points for the Pacers. This statistic highlights the importance of ball security and capitalizing⁤ on opponent’s mistakes in high-stakes⁤ games.

“In the fourth quarter I just thought they really outplayed us on both ends,” said thunder coach Mark Daigneault.

What’s next

Game 4 is ⁢scheduled for Friday at ⁢8:30 p.m. local time at the same ⁤venue, where the Thunder will look to even the series.