The Indiana Pacers’ bench is stealing the limelight as the NBA Finals intensify. While the team’s starters made their mark, it is T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, and Obi Toppin who truly altered the game of the series.

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.

T.J. McConnell sparked Pacers' Game 3 Finals win with historic performance off bench. His energy and hustle plays gave Indiana 2-1 series lead over Thunder.

By scoring 25 or more points in a finals game at 22 or younger, Bennedict Mathurin joined a list of NBA legends.

Bennedict Mathurin shines in NBA Finals Game 3, leads Pacers past Thunder for 2-1 series lead and shouts out fans for their support.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench, Tyrese Haliburton added 22 and the Indiana Pacers reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.

The Indiana Pacers hold a 2-1 series lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, thanks in large part to a 27-point performance from Bennedict Mathurin off the bench. Mathurin was the Pacers' leading scorer in their 116-107 win in Game 3 on Wednesday and joined some elite company in the process,