The Kia MVP dominates the 4th quarter of Game 4 and overtakes Tyrese Haliburton for the top spot before Game 5.

The Indiana Pacers won Game 3 on their home floor, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder behind strong outings from Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin to take a 2-1 series lead.

NBA Insider Makes Controversial Pick for 'Real' Finals MVP if Pacers Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After besting the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers head into Game 4 of their ongoing NBA Finals series Friday night with an opportunity to notch a stunning 3-1 edge.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 and the Oklahoma City Thunder closed Game 4 with a 12-1 run to beat the Indiana Pacers and tie the NBA Finals.

After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers, who started the season as a 66-1 title long shot and started the playoffs at 80-1,

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OKC superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supplants Tyrese Haliburton for the top spot after a dominant Game 2 performance.

1998 — The Detroit Red Wings become the first team to win consecutive Stanley Cups since Pittsburgh in 1992, completing a sweep of Washington with a 4-1 win behind two goals by Doug Brown. It’s the fourth straight NHL finals sweep, a first in major pro sports history.

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