And now, Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and up to $25 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Rick Carlisle's squad has mastered the art of the comeback, defying the odds with a historic mental toughness that's redefining what's possible in the playoffs.

In Game 4, Williams handled the ball more and was aggressive. He scored 27 points and made 8 of 18 field goals and 11 of 11 free throws. His success helped league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explode for 35 points as the Thunder won 111-104 to even the series at 2-2 and regain homecourt advantage.

Last night, the Pacers overcame a substantial deficit for a sensational playoff victory, marking a significant comeback and highlighting team resilience.

The Pacers spent the last two days digging deep into the reasons for the 17-point fourth quarter that cost them a chance at a 3-1 NBA Finals lead.

The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic “bubble” finals in 2020.

Tyrese Haliburton shares how criticism shaped his growth and helped fuel the Pacers’ incredible 2025 postseason run and NBA Finals appearance

Myles Turner on what has led to the Pacers’ resilience throughout its last two playoff runs: “We’re battle tested, man. I think we do well with adversity. I think we thrive in adversity. I think that this hasn't been like a cupcake run for us.

In a stunning Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers delivered a comeback for the ages, erasing a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder on their home floor. Despite entering the night as heavy 9.5-point underdogs, the Pacers proved they’re never out of a game.

The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic “bubble” finals in 2020.

On Thursday, June 19, the Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) and Indiana Pacers (50-32) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder won Game 5 at home,