Excitement building in downtown Indianapolis ahead of Game 3 of NBA Finals

INDIANAPOLIS - For the first time in 25 years, the Indiana Pacers are set to host an NBA Finals Game.




Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off at 8:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The series is tied, 1-1. The Pacers won Game 1, 111-110, and lost Game 2, 123-107.




Ahead of the Pacers' first home NBA Finals game since 2000, FOX59/CBS4 sent numerous crews to downtown Indianapolis to talk fans, members of Pacers Sports and Entertainment and others as excitement for Wednesday's game continued to build.




Check out some of the highlights FOX59/CBS4's crews captured below:

Pacers' broadcaster Eddie White contextualizes historic Game 3

FOX59/CBS4 spoke with Pacers broadcaster Eddie White ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. White talked about the historical context that makes the Game 3 of this year's NBA Finals in Indianapolis significant.

Pacers preview Game 3 of NBA Finals

Members of the Pacers spoke with reporters ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Pacers players broke down the keys to the game and the historic significance of the contest.

Enhanced security measures in place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

FOX59/CBS4's Scarlett O'Hara was stationed in downtown Indianapolis Wednesday night to monitor the security measures the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indianapolis Fire Department and Pacers Sports and Entertainment implemented ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

How the Pacers get Gainbridge Fieldhouse ready for playoff games

FOX59/CBS4's Eric Graves showcased how the Pacers get Gainbridge Fieldhouse ready for playoff games, particularly how Pacers Sports and Entertainment Staff prepared the arena for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Pacers run graphics tests ahead of Game 3 of NBA Finals

FOX59/CBS4 checked out the graphics tests the Pacers ran on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's scoreboards ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.






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