It’s time for the NBA Finals, and now it’s time for Game 3. This time the match will be played on the home ground of the Indiana Pacers, where they will face the OKC Thunder. In the last two games, both teams have won one match each. Now the series is 1-1, and the result of Game 3 will be very important.
Game 3: First time in Indiana since 2000
This will be the first time the NBA Finals match will be played in Indiana after 2000. The Pacers have won 6 out of 8 matches in the 2025 playoffs on their home court. They will feel confident in front of their fans.
Talking about the Thunder, they are struggling a bit in road games. This postseason their road record is 4-3. But they made a tremendous comeback in Game 2 and easily defeated the Pacers.
Game 3 Details & Time
- Date: Wednesday
- Time: 8:30 PM EST
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- Watch on: ESPN on ABC
- Stream: NBA League Pass
Match Odds (Thunder vs Pacers)
- Moneyline: Thunder (-210) | Pacers (+188)
- Point Spread: Thunder (-5.5) | Pacers (+5.5)
- Total Points (O/U): 228
Players to Watch – What Should We Expect?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)
Shai has given the best performance in this pure series. The Pacers are still defending him in single coverage, which means he could score 30+ points in Game 3.
Alex Caruso (OKC Thunder)
Caruso has become the boss of the defense. His active defense is troubling the Pacers. He’s going to get more minutes in Game 3, and there’s a chance he’ll have 2+ steals.
Aaron Wiggins (OKC Thunder)
He hit 5 three-pointers in Game 2. Now the Pacers will guard him close. Expect him to stay away from the three-point line, but he could get some free throw chances. At least 2 free throws are expected.
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
So far his performance has been a bit slow. But his breakout moment can come in Game 3. Experts are expecting him to score 20+ points.
Match Prediction: Who will win Game 3?
OCC Thunder showed a strong comeback in Game 2. Their defence was tight and their shooting on point. If the same momentum continues, then Thunder is the favorite to win Game 3.
Prediction: OKC Thunder will win Game 3, and take a 2-1 lead in the Finals series.
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