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The Indiana Pacers took the series lead with a 116-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis. The Pacers entered the fourth quarter trailing by five before outscoring the Thunder 32-18 in the final frame. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and Tyrese Haliburton fell just short of a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. The Pacers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Jalen Williams paced OKC with 26 points in the losing effort. The Pacers host the Thunder in Game Four on Friday.