The energy in Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric long before tipoff, but it reached a fever pitch when Myles Turner’s girlfriend Aysia Janelle appeared courtside in a striking Pacers-inspired look that perfectly captured the spirit of Indianapolis during Game 3.
As the crowd roared for every defensive stop and fast-break finish, all eyes flickered to Janelle’s vibrant custom “Yes ‘CERS NATION” ensemble. Apart from the Indiana Pacers catching headlines with their 116-107 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Janelle caught hearts on social media.
Aysia Janelle Dazzles in Bespoke Pacers Ensemble at Game 3 of NBA Finals
Game 3 of the NBA Finals saw the Indiana Pacers square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a tightly contested showdown. The Pacers emerged with a 116-107 victory to seize a 2-1 series lead, thanks to a dominant fourth-quarter surge led by Bennedict Mathurin’s 27-point night.
But Janelle caught the spotlight on June 12, 2025, when she posted a series of pictures and clips on her official Instagram handle showing off her OOTD. Turner’s girlfriend was seen in a bright yellow cut-out crop top with backless tie-knot detailing, which she paired with washed denim and high heels.
The top flaunted “Yes ‘CERS NATION” in bold black letters to display her undying support for her beau’s team. Every element seemed calibrated to honor the Pacers’ aesthetic without overshadowing the game itself.
In her post caption, she wrote, “This look was brought to you by a TikTok tutorial and a pair of kitchen scissors.”
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While largely private about personal details, Janelle has gradually emerged as a supportive presence in Turner’s journey. She had attracted attention alongside Turner during themed game nights, most memorably donning Princess Leia opposite his Han Solo outfit at a Star Wars event.
However, the pair prefers to keep their relationship private and away from the prying eyes of the paparazzi.
Pacers’ 116-107 Game 3 Win over Thunder
From the opening whistle, both teams traded blows in a tightly contested affair. Oklahoma City was buoyed by Jalen Williams’ 26 points, three assists, and one steal. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 24 and eight boards, with Chet Holmgren chipping in 20.
Yet Indiana’s decisive 32–18 fourth-quarter swing turned a narrow deficit into a lead they would not relinquish. Central to the Pacers’ rally was the bench unit, which outscored the Thunder’s reserves 45-18.
Mathurin delivered a breakout performance with 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting. He joined the elite list of players who scored over 25 points in a game at the age of 22 or below. Mathurin is the sixth player among LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tony Parker, Magic Johnson, and Kawhi Leonard.
Since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976, Bennedict Mathurin is just the sixth player with 25+ points in a Finals game at age 22 or younger.
He joins elite company 👏 pic.twitter.com/2kZfStgxZ9
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 12, 2025
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton scored a double-double, finishing with 22 points and 11 assists. Pascal Siakam added 21 points and two steals, while T.J. McConnell poured in 10 points off the bench. However, it was a slow night for Turner as he only scored nine points, two rebounds, and a single assist.
Indiana’s Game 3 performance led to coach Rick Carlisle praising the team’s versatility. ESPN quoted him as saying, “This is the kind of team that we are. We need everybody to be ready. It’s not always going to be exactly the same guys that are stepping up with scoring and stuff like that. But this is how we’ve got to do it.”
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Now, Game 4 looms on Friday, back in Indianapolis. The Thunder will recalibrate, seeking to reclaim momentum, while the Pacers aim to harness the buoyancy of Game 3’s outcome without succumbing to overconfidence.
Meanwhile, as the series progresses, fans wouldn’t just keep an eye on the scoreboard but will also pay attention to the courtside tableau, where supporters like Janelle and Haliburton’s girlfriend Jade Jones help script the off-court chapters of the Pacers’ NBA history.
