Photos: Best images from Thunder's 116-107 Game 3 loss to Pacers
Photos: Best images from Thunder's 116-107 Game 3 loss to Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell apart late in their 116-107 Game 3 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The former is now in a 2-1 series hole in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 24 points. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams stepped up with an efficient 26 points. Chet Holmgren also had a 20-point double-double.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton had a near-22-point triple-double. Pasal Siakam finished with 21 points and six rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin stepped up with an unlikely 27 points off the bench.
Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's nine-point Game 3 loss to the Pacers:
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