Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Finals and Indiana Pacers
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Despite how evenly matched the NBA Finals have been through four games, oddsmakers still expect the Thunder to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy without too much difficulty.The Thunder -- who entered the series as massive favorites -- won Game 4 in Indianapolis on Friday night to avoid a 3-1 series deficit.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 and the Indiana Pacers reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
The Pacers overwhelmed the Thunder late to pull away for a crucial 116-107 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers lead the series 2-1.
The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Indiana Pacers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center Monday night.
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And now, Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Turnovers were a major problem for Oklahoma City in Game 3 and now the Thunder have hit their second danger point in these playoffs.
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Thunder Wire on MSNMark Daigneault explains why Thunder can't emotionally overreact to Game 3 loss to PacersMark Daigneault explains why Oklahoma City Thunder can't emotionally overreact to Game 3 loss to Indiana Pacers.