4 things to watch for in Game 3 of NBA Finals | Starting 5: NBA Finals return to ‘Cradle of Hoops’ RJ Hamster 2 days ago Advertisements GAMES NEWS NBA ID LEAGUE PASS 4 things to watch for in Game 3 of NBA Finals Indiana needs the alpha version of Tyrese Haliburton, while OKC hopes Chet Holmgren can keep holding down the fort inside. Starting 5: NBA Finals return to ‘Cradle of Hoops’ Nembhard: Job defending SGA has no breaks Gilgeous-Alexander stays in Finals groove OKC’s star was in attack mode from the start of Game 2, dropping another 30-point game while getting everyone involved. Finals MVP Ladder: SGA returns to No. 1 OKC superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supplants Tyrese Haliburton for the top spot after a dominant Game 2 performance. 2025 NBA Playoffs: Schedule and results The 2025 NBA Finals are set. The Pacers’ explosive offense meets the Thunder’s relentless defense on the NBA’s biggest stage. What to expect in pivotal Game 3 of Finals With the series shifting to Indiana, expectations are that the Pacers’ role players will play at a higher level in front of their fans. The Athletic: Dort’s defense on Haliburton Will Haliburton be more aggressive in Game 3? The Thunder’s plan won’t change regardless, Dort’s matching up with Haliburton. This email was sent to: peter.hovis@gmail.com. Click here to unsubscribe National Basketball Association 645 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022 The NBA identifications are the intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the respective NBA member teams. © 2025 NBA Properties, Inc. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Share this: Click to share on Patreon (Opens in new window) Patreon Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor More Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn