Thunder vs Pacers Game Analysis
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The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and up to $25 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.
The Pacers spent the last two days digging deep into the reasons for the 17-point fourth quarter that cost them a chance at a 3-1 NBA Finals lead.
Rick Carlisle's squad has mastered the art of the comeback, defying the odds with a historic mental toughness that's redefining what's possible in the playoffs.
Alexander powers Oklahoma City and Tyrese Haliburton looks to spark Indiana as the series heads back to OKC with the Thunder chasing their first series lead.
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SportsGrid on MSNPacer's Playoff Upset: Pacers' Remarkable Win ExplainedLast night, the Pacers overcame a substantial deficit for a sensational playoff victory, marking a significant comeback and highlighting team resilience.
Myles Turner on what has led to the Pacers’ resilience throughout its last two playoff runs: “We’re battle tested, man. I think we do well with adversity. I think we thrive in adversity. I think that this hasn't been like a cupcake run for us.
The entertainment world collided with professional basketball on June 14, 2025, when Jay-Z, the iconic Brooklyn rapper and billionaire businessman, watched
The Pacers center gave his point guard the ultimate praise after yet another playoff game-winner in the most dramatic fashion possible
In a stunning Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers delivered a comeback for the ages, erasing a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder on their home floor. Despite entering the night as heavy 9.5-point underdogs, the Pacers proved they’re never out of a game.
The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic “bubble” finals in 2020.
NBA fans have begged ESPN/ABC to make the NBA Finals feel a little more like an NBA Finals. Apparently, the TV executives have listened.