In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 116-107 score, marking a pivotal shift in the series. Unlike previous games, where the Thunder's physicality and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring dominated, the Pacers showcased superior precision and intensity. This sudden reversal was particularly evident in the turnover statistics, with the Thunder committing 17 turnovers compared to the Pacers' 13. The Pacers' aggressive defensive strategy disrupted the Thunder's rhythm, setting a new tone for the series and giving Indiana a crucial lead in the playoffs.
"The Thunder have always felt like the constant in the equation that makes up any one game... If they lost it was because an unexpected variable showed up somewhere else."
"The familiar equation was nowhere to be found in Game 3, in which the Pacers were just comprehensively better throughout."
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