NBA Finals: Pacers Look to Extend Lead Against Thunder in Game 4
The Indiana Pacers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 13, looking to build on their 2-1 lead in the series. According to a report by USA Today, the Pacers secured a 116-107 victory in Game 3, with Tyrese Haliburton scoring 22 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds in front of their home crowd.
The Pacers’ bench played a crucial role in the win, with Bennedict Mathurin scoring a game-high 27 points, while Pascal Siakam added 21 points and six rebounds. The Thunder, however, will look to bounce back, with Jalen Williams leading the team with 26 points and six rebounds, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 24 points and eight rebounds.
As reported by USA Today, the Thunder need to win three of the next four games in the series to claim their first championship since moving to Oklahoma City. The team will look to make a statement in Game 4, which is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Game 4 Details
- Date: Friday, June 13
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ABC
- Stream: ESPN+, SlingTV, Fubo
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
USA Today reports that the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers will air on ABC, with fans able to stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial, and SlingTV.
NBA Finals 2025: Full Schedule
Here is the full schedule for the 2025 NBA Finals, as reported by USA Today:
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
- Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
- Game 4, June 13: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
- Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*
The Pacers’ victory in Game 3 was attributed to their strong bench performance, with USA Today quoting a team official saying, "’We need everybody to be ready’: Pacers’ bench responsible for NBA Finals Game 3 win".
The Indiana Pacers are on the brink of taking a significant lead in the NBA Finals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are determined to stay in the series. USA Today reports that the Pacers are just two wins away from their first NBA championship.
Source: USA Today – https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2025/06/13/nba-finals-game-4-time-tv-channel-pacers-thunder/84178331007/
