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, beloved by fans for his hard-nosed play and never-ending motor. In the playoffs, McConnell's role is somewhat diminished, but he's always good for one or two big-time performances as Indy's sixth man. He was quiet in the first two games of this year's Finals, but showed up to play Wednesday to help lead the Pacers to a 116–107 win—and made history in the process.
