Pacers will hit the match point at home tomorrow, and the whole team is ready for the Thunder to counterattack

Sports Weekly Special Correspondent Wu Yinzhen Indiana reported that

In the deafening Gainbridge Arena, the Indiana Pacers with hard work, lineup depth and calmness to withstand the Thunder's crazy counterattack, and won the third game of the NBA Finals 116-107, rewrite the series score to 2-1, and won the Little Tianwangshan Battle at home.

Halliburton continued to control the rhythm of the game, contributing 24 points and 11 assists, but what really changed the situation was the Pacers' substitute lineup, especially Benedict Matherin, who scored 27 points while playing for only 22 minutes on the bench, becoming the spark that ignited the whole game.

"It's always ready," Matherlin said after the game. "Whenever you are called to play, you must do the right thing and help the team win. That's my mentality." There are also T.J. McConnell and Obie Toppin on the bench. The fighting spirit brought by the two and their performance at critical moments completely ignited the game. McConnell scored 9 points, 5 assists and 3 steals (two of which were directly steals when serving on the sideline), and said, "I think our energy and rhythm of the game are the key to winning tonight."

Macelin also mentioned the important role of the substitute group: "T.J. and Obi played very hard as soon as they came on the court, which is the key to making the fans boil again."

Topin contributed a decisive tip-in dunk in the fourth quarter. Siakam said, "Obi is talented and he perfectly matches our style. His athleticism and impetus are what we need most."

Pacers showed strong defense in the final quarter, which made the Thunder's shooting percentage drop to 32%, and missed 9 goals in the last 10 shots. Chet Holmgren's performance gradually declined after scoring 13 points in the first quarter, and said bluntly: "I have to do better. There were several opportunities for out-of-bounds balls that we didn't handle. We can improve every part of the game and need to improve. To win this level of game, we must be better than tonight."

Alexander scored 29 points, but admitted that the Pacers' strength affected their rhythm : "They stood in the pick-and-roll, more aggressive, and more oppressive. It feels like they won all the 55-5 balls."

Halliburton showed extremely high execution ability when defending SGA, and he said: "If I stand too far, he can easily break through. I have to maintain a confrontation angle and put pressure on him at the cover point."

This victory is not only a physical competition, but also a psychological test. Halliburton especially thanks to the high school and college coaches for their support and guidance on the field.

"These games can get very crazy sometimes, but in the final analysis, it's a kids' game (a game created to attract children and families)," he said. "I love it, but I know I can't be too emotional - enjoy the process."

McConnell also reminded the team not to take it lightly: "We still have a lot of details to be corrected, we know that the Thunder will have a counterattack next game, and we must be ready."

Siakam added: "We are more aggressive today, play faster, pass more smoothly, and keep attacking. This is what we should be."

Pacers scored a substitute 48-18, reflecting the depth and selflessness of the team. Four players in the team scored in double digits, with three of them exceeding 20 points. Coach Rick Carlisle emphasized after the game: "This is what we have to show." Game 4 of the

Finals will continue in Indiana on Friday night local time, with the Pacers having the opportunity to bring the series to match point, while the Thunder must respond to the challenge and avoid falling into a 1-3 desperate situation.