Game Flow
After a tight first quarter, the Pacers surged ahead before halftime, fueled by a pivotal run from their bench. They never relinquished the lead, holding off the Thunder in a high-scoring affair.
The Big Guns: Stat Leaders
Both teams saw balanced attacks from their stars, but Tyrese Haliburton's near triple-double orchestrated the Pacers' offense and proved to be the difference-maker.
Unsung Heroes: The Difference Makers
Bennedict Mathurin
Instant Offense
27
Points in 22 Minutes
T.J. McConnell
The Catalyst
4
Assists in 2nd QTR Surge
Luguentz Dort
First Quarter Fire
3
Threes in the 1st QTR
Team Comparison
A look at the key team statistics. While shooting percentages were nearly identical, the Pacers' slight edge in rebounding and assists, combined with fewer turnovers, highlighted a more controlled performance.