Tyrese Haliburton's near triple-double and a phenomenal bench performance led by Bennedict Mathurin propelled the host Indiana Pacers to a 116-107 home win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

Teams need their stars to win titles. But they need their supporting cast along the way, their unsung heroes to step up in the unexpected moments.

The Indiana Pacers’ win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday was a certified T.J. McConnell game. The diminutive point guard has long been a spark plug off the bench for the Pacers,