NBA Analyst Bill Simmons made an accurate prediction about Bennedict Mathurin, days before his Game 3 masterclass for the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

After an impressive Game 3 outing, Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin speaks about not wanting to live in his dream in the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals have been a back-and-forth chess match between two young, hungry teams. And with the series tied at 1-1 heading into Game 3, it was Indiana's turn to punch back – this time led by a new name under the spotlight.

Jun 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) battle for the loose ball during the second quarter of game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Bennedict Mathurin and the Pacers have taken a 2-1 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals over the Thunder due to their increased intensity.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has attended eight Pacers playoffs games this postseason, and the Pacers have won all eight.