The Indiana Pacers had the opportunity to put the Oklahoma City Thunder in check in the NBA finals on Friday, but the visitors had other plans.
Despite the advantage the Pacers had in the third and fourth quarter, the Thunder came back to win with a score of 111-104 and tie the series 2-2.
The Thunder won the last quarter 31-17, with a great offensive that helped them avoid the Pacers taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Indiana had a ten-point lead in the third quarter and a seven-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter.
The best player of the night for the Thunder was the Most Valuable Player, Shail Gilgeou-Alexander, with 35 points, followed by Jalen Williams who contributed 27 points. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren added 14 points.
In Indiana, Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Tyrese Haliburton scored 18, and T.J. McConnell scored 17 in the defeat.
Previous game results
- Game 1: Indiana 111 - 110 Oklahoma City Winner: Indiana Pacers Series: IND 1-0
- Game 2: Indiana 107 - 123 Oklahoma City Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder Series: Tied 1-1
- Game 3: Oklahoma City 107 - 116 Indiana Winner: Indiana Pacers Series: IND 2-1
- Game 4: Oklahoma City 111 - 104 Indiana Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder Series: Tied 2-2
Upcoming matches
- Game 5 Location: Indiana Date: Monday, June 16, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 6Location: Oklahoma City Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Game 7 (if necessary)Location: Indiana Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025Time: 8:00 p.m. ET