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Thunder vs Pacers Live: Game 7 Highlights, Real-Time Score Updates & Streaming Guide
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Tip-Off Details
Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tips off tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The national broadcast airs on ABC, with streaming available on ESPN+ and the NBA app.
Series Snapshot
Indiana seized a 2-1 edge by winning Game 3, 116-107, behind 28 points from Tyrese Haliburton and a decisive 14-2 fourth-quarter burst. The Thunder had just 11 turnovers but shot 8-for-31 from deep, underscoring their need for perimeter efficiency on the road.
Projected Lineups and Key Adjustments
Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault is reverting to 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein at center after a two-game bench stint, hoping to neutralize Myles Turner’s rim protection and improve second-chance scoring. Expect the Thunder to open with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Hartenstein.
Indiana counters with its usual group: Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Turner and Pascal Siakam.
Betting Market
Despite trailing in the series, the Thunder are 6.5-point road favorites, while the consensus total sits at 225.5 points. Sportsbooks continue to protect Oklahoma City futures—listed at –250 to win the championship as of Friday afternoon—citing their league-best road net rating (+8.7) and 28-7 record when holding opponents under 115 points.
Three Storylines to Watch
1. Shai’s Response: Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 in the Game 3 defeat but logged just two assists as Indiana’s traps forced early ball movement. His ability to create for others—particularly corner shooters Williams and Giddey—will dictate OKC’s offensive rhythm.
2. Pace vs. Space: The Pacers average 18.4 fast-break points this postseason; the Thunder surrender the NBA’s second-fewest transition looks. The team that controls tempo can swing momentum and crowd energy.
3. Bench X-Factors: Aaron Nesmith’s on-ball defense and Isaiah Joe’s shooting loom large. Oklahoma City’s reserves were outscored 37-19 on Wednesday; reversing that deficit is imperative with Indiana’s crowd expected to “Gold Out” the arena again.
Injury Report
Thunder: Luguentz Dort (ankle) is probable, Kenrich Williams (shoulder) remains out.
Pacers: Obi Toppin (back spasms) is questionable; everyone else is available.
Stat to Know
Through three games, the Pacers are shooting 41.8 percent from beyond the arc on catch-and-shoot attempts, while the Thunder are at 34.2 percent. That 7.6-point gulf equates to nearly three additional triples per game—a decisive margin in a series where every possession matters.
What’s Next
A Thunder victory tonight guarantees at least a Game 6 in Oklahoma City on Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET). A Pacers win creates a chance to clinch their first NBA title in franchise history on Monday in Game 5 back at Paycom Center.
Fans in Indianapolis are lining up early, expecting a raucous environment. If the Thunder withstand the surge and rediscover their long-range touch, this series heads back west on even footing. If not, Indiana could be one game away from hanging its first championship banner.
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