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.

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That play set the tone for the night. As much as the Pacers are known for their free-flowing up-tempo offense, they lead the NBA Finals 2-1 because they played an elite defensive game Wednesday night.