Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 Prediction & More

Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (June 11, 2025)

Thunder vs Pacers final 3 updates including Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury status — *Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Bennedict Mathurin (Photo By Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)*

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will have Game 3 of the NBA finals at Paycom Center on Sunday, June 8.

The Oklahoma City Thunder punched a strong comeback in game 2 with 123-107, evening the series at 1-1. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander led the team with 34 points, adding to his season total exceeding 3,000 points and making him the lead scorer of the playoffs. Supported by Alex Carsuo’s 20 points off the bench, the rest of the roster delivered a significant offensive attack. The victory highlighted Thunder’s improvement with an 18-2 record in the playoffs and marked their first finals win since 2012.

Meanwhile, following a decisive game one win, the Indiana Pacers fell short to the Thunder despite Tyrese Haliburton’s team-high 17 points. The Pacers, who have not had a 20-point scorer in the finals so far, struggled in a bad first half. However, they had a brief 10-0 run to cut into the Thunder’s lead in the second quarter and a slight improvement in the second half, but those efforts were not enough to mount a comeback.

Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3: Prediction

*Jalen Williams and T.J. McConnell (Photo Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images*)

As Game 3 shifts to Indianapolis, the Pacers will have a chance to leverage their home crowd, while the Thunder will aim to carry their Game 2 momentum. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will likely continue his high-level scoring for the Thunder, remaining a consistent threat. However, Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins, and bench support will play significant roles. A more substantial showing from Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, complemented by Tyrese Haliburton’s consistent ball movement, can steal the show for Indiana.