NBA Finals Game 5 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch
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Pacers and Thunder NBA Finals is better than it's 'small-market' billing
USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the star-studded NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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A classic, back-and-forth NBA Finals returns to Oklahoma City, where the Thunder will aim to do something neither team has been able to do in the series: Win consecutive games.
The Indiana Pacers, meanwhile, had the weekend to stew over the missed opportunity they had to take a 3-1 series lead at home. The Pacers held the lead for much of Friday's Game 4, only to allow the Thunder to prevail 111-104 thanks to a fourth-quarter surge.
Oklahoma City was able to even the series heading back home thanks to league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter of the Thunder's Game 4 win.
It all adds up to a crucial Game 5. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is Thunder vs Pacers game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
8:30 p.m. ET Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) TV: ABC
ABC Stream: Fubo, Sling TV
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Where is Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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