2025 NBA Finals Game 5: Time, TV channel, how to watch Thunder vs. Pacers
The 2025 NBA Finals head into a crucial Game 5 as the Indiana Pacers head to the Paycom Center to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series is tied 2-2, making this game a pivotal moment in the series.
The Thunder relied on their NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to lead Oklahoma City past Indiana in the fourth quarter for a crucial 111-104 Game 5 victory. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his total 35 points in the final five minutes of the game. Jalen Williams bounced back from a challenging Game 4, contributing 27 points and seven rebounds. Additionally, Alex Caruso came off the bench to add 20 points to the team's effort.
Despite the loss, Pascal Siakam had an impressive performance for the Pacers, scoring 20 points, and grabbing eight rebounds, along with five assists. Tyrese Haliburton also contributed significantly with 18 points and seven assists. Off the bench, Obi Toppin added 17 points and seven rebounds, but their efforts ultimately fell short.
Now, with the series tied, the Thunder have revived their chances of winning the NBA title as the series returns to Oklahoma City for a critical Game 5.
How to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals
Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will be broadcast nationally on ABC on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Fans can stream it on Fubo (offers a free trial) and SlingTV.
NBA Finals 2025: Full schedule, time, TV channel, live streaming
All times Eastern. *-if necessary
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
- Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
- Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
- Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*