Thunder vs Pacers Live: Score Updates, Highlights & Must-See Moments From Tonight’s NBA Showdown

The 2025 NBA Finals shift to Indianapolis tonight as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Indiana Pacers for a pivotal Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, with national coverage on ABC and streaming via the NBA App. Series snapshot • Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 – Tyrese Haliburton’s late floater stunned OKC and gave Indiana an early lead. • Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 37 points and Chet Holmgren controlled the paint to even the Finals at 1-1. • Game 3: Tonight in Indianapolis – first Finals contest at Gainbridge Fieldhouse since the franchise joined the NBA in 1976. Key storylines to watch Shai vs. Tyrese: Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 PPG this postseason, while Haliburton’s playmaking (11.2 APG) fuels the Pacers’ league-leading pace. Containing penetration will be priority No. 1 for both defenses. Front-court chess match: Rookie sensation Holmgren (3.2 BPG) meets shot-blocking vet Myles Turner. Turner’s ability to stretch the floor could drag Holmgren away from the rim, opening driving lanes for Indiana slashers Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard. Bench boost: Isaiah Joe’s hot shooting (46.8 % from deep) sparked OKC in Game 2, but Indiana counters with energy big Jalen Smith and defensive ace Aaron Nesmith. Whichever second unit wins the three-point and hustle battles could swing momentum. Injury report • Thunder: Lu Dort (hip contusion) is probable; his on-ball defense on Haliburton is critical. • Pacers: Obi Toppin (ankle) questionable; a limited frontcourt would force Rick Carlisle to lean heavier on Turner and Smith. Betting line & odds movement Oddsmakers opened with Oklahoma City as 5.5-point favorites and a 228 over/under total, reflecting bettors’ confidence in the Thunder’s two-way efficiency and the series’ high-tempo trend. How to watch and stream • TV: ABC (national) • Streaming: NBA App, ABC Live, ESPN+ (auth. login) • Radio: WWLS-FM 98.1 (Oklahoma City), 107.5 FM The Fan (Indianapolis) Stat to know Indiana averages 18.6 fast-break points per game, tops in the playoffs, but OKC limits opponents to a postseason-low 10.9 transition points. Tonight’s pace tug-of-war could decide which team takes a 2-1 stranglehold. What’s next Game 4 stays in Indianapolis on Friday, June 13, before the series shifts back to Oklahoma City for a potential Game 5 on Monday. Stay tuned to our live blog for real-time Thunder vs. Pacers score updates, highlights and post-game analysis.