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NBA Finals Game 7: Thunder vs Pacers start time, schedule, prediction, TV, stream, odds
It all comes down to Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even with a hobbled Tyrese Haliburton in Game 6, the Pacers won convincingly. Now with the series tied 3-3, Indiana must win in Oklahoma City. Haliburton was listed as questionable for Game 6, but he is not on the injury report for Game 7. This game also marks the first time Indiana has been within one game of the NBA title. The Pacers are 7-4 on the road in the 2025 playoffs. Dustin Dopirak is your best Pacers follow, and get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. Gregg Doyel, IndyStar: Pacers win "I've got the Pacers winning Game 7, because I think the Pacers are better. Don't ask me why one team won 68 games, but the team I think is better won 50. But that's what I think." Doyel: Underdogs in every NBA Finals game, Pacers force a Game 7. Is this really happening? You bet Game 7, Sun., June 22: Pacers at Thunder, 8 p.m. More Pacers coverage: Where did 'In 49 states, it's just basketball' come from? This woman says she wrote it Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out. Thunder: Nikola Topic (knee) is out. TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporting) Watch with a Fubo trial 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 7 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 86 (Thunder feed) and 81. Get IndyStar's book celebrating the Pacers' playoff run via BetMGM Game 7 favorite: Thunder by 7.5 points Over/under: 214.5 total points Moneyline: Pacers +260, Thunder -325 ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 59.3% chance of winning.
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2 days ago
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NBA Finals Game 6 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch; will Tyrese Haliburton play?
The Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 the NBA Finals. OKC leads the best-of-seven series 3-2. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who is dealing with a calf injury, will be a game-time decision. Indiana has a plan if he can't go. OKC has a tremendous 1-2 punch in Jalen Williams and league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who have combined to average 58.2 points in the series. Dustin Dopirak is your best Pacers follow, and get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. We will have score updates and highlights throughout, so remember to refresh. Trying everything: What Tyrese Haliburton said about his injury Doyel: Does America still not realize there are TWO great teams in the Finals? Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 116-111 "We won't know if Tyrese Haliburton should play until we see his condition after he takes the court. He certainly wants to play and likely will unless the Pacers' medical staff deems the long-term risk too great. This is his first NBA Finals and the franchise's first in 25 years. There's no guarantee he and the team will return. "The Pacers likely need a better-than-average Haliburton to force a Game 7. Haliburton tends to play better at home — averaging 20.2 points per game on 49.9% shooting and 41.5% 3-point shooting in regular-season games this year — and Gainbridge Fieldhouse should be as explosive as ever. Even if Haliburton isn't at his best, some made shots to help ignite the crowd might be enough for the Pacers to extend their season to the limit." Game 6, Thurs., June 19: Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton (calf) is questionable. Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out. Thunder: None. TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporting) Watch with a Fubo trial 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 (Thunder feed) and 86. (*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC) Get IndyStar's book celebrating the Pacers' playoff run via BetMGM Game 6 favorite: Thunder by 6.5 points Over/under: 221.5 total points Moneyline: Pacers +200, Thunder -250 ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 56.4% chance of winning.
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
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NBA Finals Game 5 updates: Pacers vs Thunder predictions, time, where to watch
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals with Game 5 set for Monday, June 16. The Pacers led Game 4 late but struggled mightily in the closing 3 minutes as OKC won 111-104. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder's Game 4 comeback, scoring 11 points in the final 3 minutes as part of a 12-1 closing surge. Dustin Dopirak is your best Pacers follow, and get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. We will have score updates, highlights and analysis, so remember to refresh. Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Thunder 119-113 "The back-and-forth nature of this series suggests that home-court advantage doesn't mean much, but the Thunder lost just eight times at the Paycom Center this season, including twice in the playoffs. They haven't lost more than once at home in a calendar month since November. Winning there Monday would be a big lift for the Pacers, especially after the way Game 4 ended with their 17-point fourth quarter. They've generally responded well in tied series over the past two seasons, and they might have the conditioning edge, so this game is still very much a toss-up. But I think they will need to win Game 6 at home to force a Game 7." No time to pout: How the Pacers plan to keep Game 4's disappointment from costing them Game 5 'Unfair, unjust and stupid': Pacers' Rick Carlisle calls out criticism of official Scott Foster Game 5, Mon., June 16: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out. Thunder: None. TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporting) Watch with a Fubo trial 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 and 86 (Thunder feed). (*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC) Get IndyStar's book celebrating the Pacers' playoff run via BetMGM Game 5 favorite: Thunder by 9.5 points Over/under: 224.5 total points Moneyline: Pacers +340, Thunder -450 ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 60.9% chance of winning.
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
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- Indianapolis Star
NBA Finals Game 5: Thunder vs. Pacers start time, schedule, expert prediction, TV, stream, odds, stats
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are back where they started in the best-of-seven NBA Finals with Game 5 set for Monday, June 16. Both teams have squandered a late lead at home and are tied 2-2. The Pacers led Game 4 late but struggled mightily in the closing 3 minutes as OKC won 111-104. Bennedict Mathurin, who was critical to Indiana's Game 3 victory, missed 3 free throws and committed 2 costly fouls during that stretch. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton remain Indiana's key players. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder's Game 4 comeback, scoring 11 points in the final 3 minutes as part of a 12-1 closing surge. He has averaged over 30 points per game in the series, while Jalen Williams is over 20. Indiana had averaged a +9 scoring advantage in fourth quarters of the first three games, but OKC won the 4th in Game 4, 31-17. Dustin Dopirak is your best Pacers follow, and get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Thunder 119-113 "The back-and-forth nature of this series suggests that home-court advantage doesn't mean much, but the Thunder lost just eight times at the Paycom Center this season, including twice in the playoffs. They haven't lost more than once at home in a calendar month since November. Winning there Monday would be a big lift for the Pacers, especially after the way Game 4 ended with their 17-point fourth quarter. They've generally responded well in tied series over the past two seasons, and they might have the conditioning edge, so this game is still very much a toss-up. But I think they will need to win Game 6 at home to force a Game 7." No time to pout: How the Pacers plan to keep Game 4's disappointment from costing them Game 5 'Unfair, unjust and stupid': Pacers' Rick Carlisle calls out criticism of official Scott Foster Game 5, Mon., June 16: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out. Thunder: None. TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporting) Watch with a Fubo trial 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 and 86 (Thunder feed). (*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC) Get IndyStar's book celebrating the Pacers' playoff run via BetMGM Game 5 favorite: Thunder by 9.5 points Over/under: 223.5 total points Moneyline: Pacers +333, Thunder -450 ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 60.9% chance of winning.
Indianapolis Star
5 days ago
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- Indianapolis Star
NBA Finals Game 5: Thunder vs. Pacers start time, schedule, expert prediction, TV, stream, odds, stats
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are back where they started in the best-of-seven NBA Finals with Game 5 set for Monday, June 16. Both teams have squandered a late lead at home and are tied 2-2. The Pacers led Game 4 late but struggled mightily in the closing 3 minutes as OKC won 111-104. Bennedict Mathurin, who was critical to Indiana's Game 3 victory, missed 3 free throws and committed 2 costly fouls during that stretch. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton remain Indiana's key players. League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder's Game 4 comeback, scoring 11 points in the final 3 minutes as part of a 12-1 closing surge. He has averaged over 30 points per game in the series, while Jalen Williams is over 20. Indiana had averaged a +9 scoring advantage in fourth quarters of the first three games, but OKC won the 4th in Game 4, 31-17. Dustin Dopirak is your best Pacers follow, and get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Thunder 119-113 "The back-and-forth nature of this series suggests that home-court advantage doesn't mean much, but the Thunder lost just eight times at the Paycom Center this season, including twice in the playoffs. They haven't lost more than once at home in a calendar month since November. Winning there Monday would be a big lift for the Pacers, especially after the way Game 4 ended with their 17-point fourth quarter. They've generally responded well in tied series over the past two seasons, and they might have the conditioning edge, so this game is still very much a toss-up. But I think they will need to win Game 6 at home to force a Game 7." No time to pout: How the Pacers plan to keep Game 4's disappointment from costing them Game 5 'Unfair, unjust and stupid': Pacers' Rick Carlisle calls out criticism of official Scott Foster Game 5, Mon., June 16: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. Pacers: Jarace Walker (ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) are out. Thunder: None. TV: ABC, with Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson (analysis), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporting) Watch with a Fubo trial 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analysis) and Pat Boylan (sideline reporting). Game 1 streaming is on SiriusXM channels 81 and 86 (Thunder feed). (*-if necessary; all games are ET and on ABC) Get IndyStar's book celebrating the Pacers' playoff run via BetMGM Game 5 favorite: Thunder by 9.5 points Over/under: 223.5 total points Moneyline: Pacers +333, Thunder -450 ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 60.9% chance of winning.
