Pacers narrowly beat the Thunder in G3! Dual core + substitutes exploded, Thunder three cores returned empty-handed

On June 12, 2025, the Thunder played G3 with the Pacers. After the first quarter, the Thunder maintained a significant lead, but both sides performed well in the next two quarters. However, at the end of the game, the Thunder had problems on the offensive end, and the Pacers seized the opportunity to widen the gap and finally won 116-107.

In this game, the Thunder mainly relied on three core players, namely Jaylen, Alexander and Chett. All three players have excellent scoring performances, but unfortunately, at a critical moment in the game, they failed to stand up and lead the team. Alexander, in particular, had almost no pass opportunity in the face of strong defensive pressure, causing many mistakes. Chet was ups and downs, failed to stabilize his rebounding performance, and was blocked by his opponent's key goal. Jaylen also made frequent mistakes and her overall performance was relatively passively. In contrast, the Thunder's substitute performance was not satisfactory. Joe, who was in the best form, did not get enough playing time, Caruso was in a state, Wiggins missed the shot, Harten lacked threats in the inside, and the sluggish substitute players brought a fatal blow to the team.

and the Pacers' dual-core players play perfectly, especially Halliburton. He broke out in the fourth quarter in the previous two games, but this game began to show his strength in the first three quarters. He contributed 22 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists in the whole game, and he also worked diligently on the defensive end to provide all-round help to the team. Siakam's stable output also made an indelible contribution, scoring 21 points from 8 of 14 shots, and his performance on the defensive end was also remarkable, maintaining an offensive and defensive balance.

In addition, the Pacers' substitute players performed very well. Mathering became a key figure in the victory, contributing 27 points in the game, seizing the opportunity to score continuously, and greatly helping the Pacers. In addition, McNair and Topin contributed 18 points together.

Although Nesmith and Nemhard failed to fully break out, they still hit key balls at the end of the game, showing the Pacers' resilience and charm as a civilian team.