The NBA Finals 2025 have brought an exciting situation for basketball fans as the Indiana Pacers take an early lead. This year’s championship features two of the best teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences. The NBA Finals 2025 are also historic because both teams in the final are chasing their first-ever NBA title.
The luck seems to be on the Pacers’ side as they took an early 2-1 lead after Game 3, giving them a slight advantage. But before coming onto that, let’s take a look at the results of games 1 and 2.
Game 1 And Game 2 Of The NBA Finals 2025
Game 1 was a very close call as the Pacers surprised everyone by winning 111-110. With just one point, they showed great teamwork and made a strong comeback, setting the tone for a competitive series again.
In Game 2, the Thunder made a comeback with more energy than in the previous game. They won the game by a commanding score of 123-107 on their home-court advantage to even the series.
NBA Finals 2025 Game 3: A Close Call
Coming to Game 3, the Indiana Pacers made a remarkable comeback to seize an early 2-1 lead. The game was intense and went back and forth, but the Pacers pulled away in the final minutes to win 116-107.
Benedict Mathurin emerged as the star player, scoring 27 points off the bench in just 22 minutes. The Pacers also forced 17 turnovers, making it hard for the Thunder’s top player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had six turnovers himself.
Why This Early Lead Is Important?
With this win, the Pacers now lead the NBA Finals 2025 by 2-1. This is specifically crucial because both teams are chasing their first NBA title, and an early lead could potentially boost their morale. The next game will also be held in Indiana, where the Pacers have only lost four games in their entire playoff history.
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