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NBA Finals 2025: Live Scores, Full Game Schedule, Streaming Options & Key Storylines You Can’t Miss
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The 2025 NBA Finals shifted to Indianapolis with a statement performance from the Indiana Pacers, who rode a late defensive surge to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 in Game 3 and seize a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4 arrives Friday night (June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC), giving Indiana an opportunity to push the Western Conference’s top-seeded Thunder to the brink while Oklahoma City fights to reclaim home-court momentum. Below is everything fans are searching for right now—recap, key storylines, full schedule, viewing options and what to expect next.
Recap & Takeaways from Game 3
• Fourth-quarter clampdown: Indiana held OKC to 19 points in the final frame, flipping a one-possession duel into a comfortable margin.
• Haliburton’s control vs. SGA’s scoring: Tyrese Haliburton orchestrated Indiana’s offense with pace and precision, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his high-volume scoring for the Thunder—but Indiana’s late traps forced the ball from his hands.
• Bench swing: Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard combined for a +18 plus/minus, tilting the depth battle that OKC usually wins.
NBA Finals Schedule & Results (Pacers lead 2-1)
• Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
• Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
• Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
• Game 4: Fri, June 13 – Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
• Game 5: Mon, June 16 – Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC*
• Game 6: Thu, June 19 – Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC*
• Game 7: Sun, June 22 – Pacers at Thunder, 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC*
*if necessary
How to Watch & Stream
• TV: ABC (national)
• Live stream: fubo, ESPN app (cable-auth), YouTube TV and other providers carrying ABC.
Storylines for Game 4
1. Pace vs. Poise: Indiana’s up-tempo attack has outscored OKC 58-38 in transition the last two games. Can the Thunder slow the tempo without stalling their own offense?
2. Three-point volatility: Oklahoma City shot 41% from deep in its Game 2 win but just 31% in Game 3. Expect early looks for Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams to test Indiana’s closeouts.
3. Frontcourt chess match: Rick Carlisle’s decision to double SGA with Myles Turner and weak-side length flustered OKC late. Mark Daigneault may counter with small-ball lineups featuring Giddey at power forward to pull Turner from the rim.
4. Haliburton’s health watch: The All-Star guard tweaked his left ankle in the third quarter but finished the game. His availability and mobility will be monitored closely during Friday’s shootaround.
What a 3-1 Lead Would Mean
Teams that go up 3-1 in the Finals have converted the series 35 of 36 times, a 97.2% success rate. For Oklahoma City, Friday is essentially must-win; for Indiana, it’s a chance to put a championship parade within sight.
Search Surge Quick Hits
• “NBA Finals MVP odds” – Shai still leads, but Haliburton’s clutch narrative is tightening.
• “Pacers first NBA title” – Indiana’s last pro-basketball championship was an ABA crown in 1973; this run could rewrite franchise history.
• “Game 4 live stream free” – ABC’s broadcast can be accessed via free trials on fubo and YouTube TV for new users.
The stage is set: if the Pacers replicate Wednesday’s defensive intensity, they’ll carry a commanding cushion back to Oklahoma City. If the Thunder’s shooters rediscover Game 2 form, the series resets to a best-of-three. Friday night’s tilt could ultimately swing the 2025 NBA Finals narrative—don’t miss it.
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