TJ McConnell sets multiple NBA playoff records in Game 3 win against Thunder

Alex Walsh

TJ McConnell sets multiple NBA playoff records in Game 3 win against Thunder image

TJ McConnell. Remember the name.

You didn't have to watch the game to know he played so well in Game 3, because he set some big records Wednesday night.

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What records did TJ set?

In Game 3, McConnell became the first player in NBA Finals history to score 10+ points, 5+ assists and swipe 5+ steals in 15 MIN.

His effort on both ends of the court was tremendous, and his energy was infectious.

It was evident because practically every Pacers player in the rotation stepped up and made an impact Wednesday.

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McConnell is also the first player to ever record 5+ assists and 5+ steals in under 16 MIN in ANY NBA playoff game all time.

The last player to record 5+ assists and 5+ steals in a playoff game was John Starks 33 years ago, but it took him 21 minutes to do.

McConnell will continue to be relied on as the series progresses, with a 2-1 lead being no where near safe for Indiana going into Game 4.

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Alex Walsh

Alex is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. A current Sports Media major at Hofstra University in New York, he is a huge Celtics and NBA fan who gets way too many notifications from NBA insiders on X. He became interested in PDC Darts at the beginning of 2024 and has been obsessed ever since.