The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will grapple for control of the NBA Finals in Game 3 on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The scored just 34 points in the paint vs. the Thunder in Game 2 including zero in the first quarter. Improving on that is an emphasis, but not easy.

The Thunder stepped on the gas in the second quarter, using a 35-9 run to open up a lopsided lead. Chet Holmgren made his presence felt after a lousy Game 1, scoring 15 points. Jalen Williams added 19, while Alex Caruso (20 points on 4-of-8 3-point shooting) and Aaron Wiggins (18 points on 5-of-8 3-point shooting) both had big games off the bench.

Pacers vs. Thunder score: OKC dominates NBA Finals Game 2 behind big game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Tyrese Haliburton fades The Oklahoma City Thunder seized early control of Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals and never let go en route to a 123-107 win. With the victory, the Thunder tied the series at 1-1.

No matter who wins the NBA Finals, the Pacers are not a fluke. They’re the real deal, proving that in Game 1 win a stunning comeback.