In Wednesday night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers were simply better than the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 116-107 victory in a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It marked the first NBA Finals game in Indianapolis since 2000. The Pacers take a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 back at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 8:30 p.m. Friday.

The Pacers' reserve has athleticism, fearlessness and a level of defiance toward the law of gravity. In Game 3, Indiana needed all three.

Matching up against Pascal Siakam, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's signature pull-up mid-range jumper clanked off the rim. A couple of seconds later, he was caught with his hand in the cookie jar. A lazy steal attempt was enough for Siakam to score the dagger.

Pascal Siakam added 21 points. T.J. McConnell had 10 points, five assists and five steals. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 and Chet Holmgren had 20.Start the day smarter.

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Indiana Pacers’ impressive Game 3 win in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder before previewing the pivotal Game 4 on Friday.

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

Indiana Pacers fans made their presence known in the team’s 116-107 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 on Wednesday.

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Sam Amick do a quick recap of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers before previewing Game 3. LeBron James claps back at detractors on social media,