The Pacers got their lead to as large as seven points, but now the Thunder respond with a 9-2 run, capped off by a game-tying layup from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It's 51-51 with 3:26 remaining before halftime.

The Thunder is again in a hole. Indiana overwhelmed OKC in the fourth to pull away for a crucial 116-107 victory Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers lead the series 2-1 with Game 4 set for Friday night.

Bennedict Mathurin scores 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton has 22 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds, Pascal Siakam 21 points, and T.J. McConnell 10 points, 5 assists and 5 steals.