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.

Tyrese Haliburton suffered an apparent calf injury early in the first quarter, but Rick Carlisle appears convinced that this won't impact his availability for the next game.

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.”