The 2025 NBA Finals are heating up as Game 4 unfolds tonight, Friday, June 13, at 8:30 PM ET. The matchup features the Indiana Pacers, led by star player Tyrese Haliburton, hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder and their standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Currently, the Pacers lead the series 2-1 after a thrilling victory on Wednesday night, where they defeated the Thunder 116-107.
Indiana celebrated their first home Finals win in 25 years, energizing the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Pacers player Aaron Nesmith remarked, "Every little run, the crowd gets hyped. You get hyped with the crowd. You feed off the energy. Makes it tough for them. They got to fight against 20,000 people in here." This home advantage has proven crucial for the Pacers as they look to extend their series lead.
In the pivotal Game 3, Bennedict Mathurin shone with 27 points coming off the bench, while Haliburton contributed significantly with 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. Additionally, Pascal Siakam added 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists to the team’s overall performance. Haliburton emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, "That’s the great thing about the Finals — when you have a team with this much depth, it could be anybody’s night."
The Oklahoma City Thunder faced challenges in Game 3, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 32-18. Despite entering the final period with a five-point lead, the Thunder committed 19 turnovers, which proved detrimental. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 26 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Chet Holmgren also contributed with 20 points.
After the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "In the fourth quarter, I just thought they really outplayed us on both ends. They were in character in terms of their physicality and their pressure on defense." Gilgeous-Alexander echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the team needs to be more forceful if they want to beat the Pacers on their home court.
Fans can catch the highly anticipated Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. Here are the details:
Date: Tonight, Friday, June 13 Time: 8:30 PM ET Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV Channel: ABCThe series has been competitive, with the following scores:
Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107 Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107 Game 4: Thunder at Pacers - Fri. June 13, 8:30 PM on ABC Game 5: Pacers at Thunder - Mon. June 16, 8:30 PM on ABC Game 6: Thunder at Pacers - Thu. June 19, 8:30 PM on ABC* Game 7: Pacers at Thunder - Sun, June 22, 8 PM on ABC*The Oklahoma City Thunder are striving for their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. Their last Finals appearance was in 2012, where they lost to LeBron James’ Miami Heat. To reach this year’s Finals, the Thunder swept the No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies in the First Round, defeated the No. 4 Denver Nuggets in a hard-fought seven-game series in the Conference Semifinals, and took out the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in five games during the Western Conference Finals.
The Indiana Pacers, seeking their first NBA title, have shown resilience throughout the playoffs. Their last Finals appearance was in 2000, when they faced the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pacers advanced to the Finals by eliminating the No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers in five games each, before defeating the No. 6 New York Knicks in six games.
As the 2025 NBA Finals continue, both teams are poised for an intense Game 4. Fans won't want to miss this critical matchup as the Pacers aim to solidify their lead while the Thunder fight to even the series.
