Indiana trailed by 16 points in the third quarter before cutting the Thunder's lead to only two points, although they got sloppy in the final minutes of the game, ultimately losing by 11. Tyrese Haliburton scored only four points and missed all six of his shots from the field.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle crossed the practice court Sunday and smirked when he realized a line of video cameras and cellphones was tracking his every step. “There’s nothing exciting going on over here,

It’s the Finals. I’ve worked my whole life to be here. I want to be out there to compete… if I can walk, I want to play.”