2025 NBA Finals practice: What the Thunder, Pacers said on June 10 before Game 3

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers held practice on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The 2025 NBA Finals are tied at 1-1 apiece after the Thunder's 123-107 Game 2 win on Sunday.

Mark Daigneault, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe spoke to the media before practicing.

Meanwhile, Tyrse Haliburton calmed any concerns of a leg injury that could cost him time. Several Pacers players also talked to the media after they wrapped up their practice.

Here's what the Thunder and Pacers said before they play a decisive Game 3 that could determine the championship series' length:

Here for Pacers NBA Finals practice pic.twitter.com/kCkGpxSdas

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Group high-5s to end Pacers practice pic.twitter.com/ZfPFwt0zT9

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Haliburton looked fine from what I saw fwiw

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Dyson Daniels is here pic.twitter.com/zoBUUdArAl

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Obi Toppin on the Thunder’s defense: pic.twitter.com/DgMsa6LGbc

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton said he’s fine

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Chet Holmgren on SGA’s record for most NBA Finals points through 2 games: “Obviously Shai’s been balling.” pic.twitter.com/E15JX0QHWu

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

SGA: “Series is 1-1. The goal is to win 4 games. After being 1-1, the goal is to win 3 games. It’s the first team to 3.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

SGA: “We have to continue to find ways to get better as a group.” pic.twitter.com/5tODoDvimu

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

SGA on Alex Caruso: “He knows where all 10 guys are supposed to be and he plays defense off feel and tendency and awareness.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Chet Holmgren on playing with Hartenstein: “I felt confident out there. It’s easier to play with another big on the floor that’s skilled.” pic.twitter.com/xWRMgZxewk

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Chet Holmgren on being in Indiana: “What we’re trying to do doesn’t change. We’re obviously in a different arena.” pic.twitter.com/aKIEl6larH

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

SGA on the scorer’s table to start practice pic.twitter.com/8eH1kTDEi8

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Alex Caruso: “I think one of the things that’s been unique about Shai is he just has an unlimited amount of energy.” pic.twitter.com/VpnzZi1VLj

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Lu Dort: “I know what my role is. It’s not easy. That’s something I’m always willing to do for my team.” pic.twitter.com/Rd1HJDnVbw

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Only in the NBA Finals can you see Zach Lowe & Chip Engelland talking it up on the court and nobody batting an eye

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

As soon as SGA starts to take jumpers, “Nokia” by Drake starts to play on the practice speaker

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Cason Wallace on if he cares if he starts: “Imma be ready whether I start on the court.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Cason Wallace on if he cares if he starts: “Imma be ready whether I start on the court.”

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Cason Wallace on the advantages of having multiple days between games in the NBA Finals: pic.twitter.com/UbhSIrwaIl

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Isaiah Joe on the Holmgren-Hartenstein minutes: pic.twitter.com/gNK7WFRyBP

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Isaiah Joe on playing in the NBA Finals with high school and college teammate Jaylin Williams: pic.twitter.com/cmRL9qBTVa

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 10, 2025

Bennedict Mathurin said New York’s Madison Square Garden crowd was “good,” but that OKC’s Finals crowd at Paycom was better.

— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) June 10, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton “point of attack they got more guys than most teams in the NBA that are high level... They are really connected on the defensive end…I think Coach Daigneault isn’t afraid to change coverages…Just keep watching film see where I can get better”

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) June 10, 2025

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: 2025 NBA Finals practice: What the Thunder, Pacers said on June 10

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