2025 NBA Finals Game 5: Time, TV channel, how to watch Thunder vs. Pacers
The 2025 NBA Finals is all even.
The Oklahoma City Thunder tied up the championship series 2-2 on Friday after handing the Indiana Pacers a 111-104 Game 3 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, extending the Thunder's perfect 6-0 streak of winning after a loss this postseason. The NBA Finals now shift back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Monday, June 16.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for a game-high 35 points in Friday's win, shooting 12-of-24 from the field, 1-of-4 from three and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Jalen Williams added 27 points, while Alex Caruso had 20 points and five steals off the bench. The Thunder struggled from the three-point line, going 18.8% from beyond the arc, but Oklahoma City had no problem in the paint, outscoring the Pacers 50-36.
Tyrese Haliburton is still looking for his breakout game in the 2025 NBA Finals. He was 1-of-7 from three on Friday and finished with 18 points and seven assists. Pascal Siakam finished two rebounds shy of a double-double, recording 20 points and eight rebounds.
Here's everything you need to know about Game 5 of the NBA Finals:
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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.
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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.*
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