Pacers Stay Perfect with Caitlin Clark Courtside, Stun Thunder to Take 2–1 Finals Lead
The Indiana Pacers continue their magical playoff run, remaining undefeated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse whenever Caitlin Clark is in the building. Feeding off the energy of the home crowd—and perhaps Clark’s presence—the Pacers outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3, earning a 116-107 victory to take a 2–1 lead in the NBA Finals.
Tyrese Haliburton was the catalyst once again, nearly recording a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. His command of the game kept the offense flowing, while Bennedict Mathurin provided the scoring punch, exploding for a game-high 27 points on an ultra-efficient 9-of-12 shooting.
On the other end, the Pacers’ defense rose to the occasion, forcing Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into a tough night. He finished with 24 points but shot just 9-of-20 and committed a playoff career-high six turnovers, clearly feeling the Pacers’ defensive pressure.
With the win, Indiana moves just two victories away from capturing their first-ever NBA championship. The energy inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse is electric, and with momentum—and Caitlin Clark—on their side, the Pacers are looking more dangerous than ever as the series unfolds.
