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NBA Finals Tie at 2-2 After Thunder’s Game 4 Comeback

Game 5 in Oklahoma City could swing control of the Finals following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late surge to even the series.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are heavily favored over the Pacers, both in Game 5 on Monday night and in the Finals futures markets.
Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers attempts a free throw against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in Game Two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 08, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Overview

  • The Thunder overcame a four-point deficit in the final three minutes to secure a 111-104 victory in Game 4 and knot the series.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 15 points over the last five minutes, the most in that span of any Finals game in the past 50 years.
  • Game 5 is scheduled for Monday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. CT at Paycom Center, with winners of a 2-2 Finals tie going on to claim the title in 23 of 31 previous instances.
  • Oklahoma City’s 44-8 home record this season strengthens its position as Indiana tries to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time since mid-March.
  • Indiana is unlikely to have reserve forward Jarace Walker available after an ankle sprain, while Alex Caruso’s 14.8 points and 2.5 steals per game have bolstered OKC’s depth.