Jay-Z's pride is probably hurting a lot more than his pockets after his million-dollar bet on the NBA Finals lost.

Thunder in 5? Not exactly. After the OKC Thunder fell to the Indiana Pacers in Game 3, one celebrity lost a chance at winning over $3 million.

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.

Alexander's first two NBA Finals games put him in elite company, as does his combined regular-season and playoff scoring. Here's a look at some numbers after Game 2:

What is the biggest adjustment the Pacers need to make in Game 3? Kevin Pelton: It's time for Rick Carlisle to consider shrinking his rotation. As much as Indiana's depth has been

Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were all acquired in recent years following a 2007 deal involving Rashard Lewis.

Deciding Swing: After entering the Finals with a +42 total Playoff point differential in the 4th quarter, OKC was outscored 35-25 in the final frame – dropping its first home Playoff game since Gordon’s shot dropped a month ago. And by looking back, the Thunder know the only way to go is forward.