The Indiana Pacers hold a 2-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, a surprising result thus far in the series. The Thunder were the heavy favorites entering the series, but like Rick Carlisle has done nearly his entire coaching career, he's found a way to keep winning games.

The Pacers star shared a heartwarming moment right after the team's electric Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

McConnell’s third inbounds steal followed an Andrew Nembhard jumper that brought Indiana within two early in the fourth. McConnell jumped in front of Caruso, who was inbounding the ball, and came up with the steal; his layup tied the game at 95 with 8:33 left.

THE INDIANA PACERS In 49 states, it's just basketball. But this is Indiana. And in Indiana, there's magic. The Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after a 116-107 Game 3 win over the Thunder in which they outscored Oklahoma City 32-18 in the final quarter.

Mark Daigneault explains why Oklahoma City Thunder can't emotionally overreact to Game 3 loss to Indiana Pacers.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has attended eight Pacers playoffs games this postseason, and the Pacers have won all eight.

Caitlin Clark is among the stars who came to watch the OKC Thunder face the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals.