OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS
2.10
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER OVER 30.5 POINTS
Get ready, basketball fans! Tonight, the NBA Finals resume as the Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With the series tied 1–1, both teams are eager to seize the edge on home court. The Pacers claimed a dramatic Game 1 buzzer‑beater, but the Thunder returned strong in Game 2 to force tonight's pivotal showdown.
Oklahoma City bounced back impressively, dominating Game 2 behind MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who is averaging nearly 30 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds per game in the Finals. Their elite defense continues to shine—OKC leads the playoffs in steals per game and defensive rating—making them a tough matchup on both ends of the court.
Indiana will relish returning home. Despite missing forward Jarace Walker to a right ankle injury, their depth and clutch gene—evident in multiple last‑minute wins—make them dangerous. Tyrese Haliburton‘s late-game brilliance carried them in Game 1, and he’ll look to replicate that spark tonight.
This game will hinge on a few key matchups: Gilgeous‑Alexander vs. Haliburton in the backcourt and Myles Turner vs. Chet Holmgren up front. The Thunder’s top‑rated defense will face Indiana’s sharpshooting, assist‑heavy offense. Game 3 swings the momentum—Pacers aim to exploit home strength, while OKC seeks to steal the advantage.
