Thunder vs. Pacers 2025 NBA Finals Game 4: Live updates, highlights for Friday's game
Thunder vs. Pacers 2025 NBA Finals Game 4: Live updates, highlights for Friday's game
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday. The Pacers hold a 2-1 series lead in the championship series.
The Thunder are in a must-win scenario after a 116-107 Game 3 loss on Wednesday. They have one last chance to achieve their goal of road split. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 24 points. Jalen Williams led the way with 26 points and Chet Holmgren tallied a 20-point double-double.
Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton had a near-21-point triple-double in Game 3. Pascal Siakam had 21 points and Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points off the bench.
For live updates throughout the 2025 NBA Finals Game 4, please regularly check back to this post:
What channel is Thunder vs. Pacers game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ABC
Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Pacers on livestream
Watch Thunder vs. Pacers live on Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs. Pacers injury updates
Thunder: Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out.
Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle sprain) is out. Isaiah Jackson (torn Achilles) is out.
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