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The 2025 NBA Finals have hit a pivotal point.

Through four matchups between the Pacers and Thunder , the series is knotted at two wins apiece, with both teams showcasing their elite depth and clutch gene so far.

Heading into Monday's Game 5, Oklahoma City has the momentum after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder staged a comeback while staring down a 3-1 series deficit.

With Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge in a 31-17 fourth-quarter run, it was a surprising collapse for Indiana, which has looked every bit of a real championship contender after entering the Finals as the underdog.

The Pacers stole Game 1 on the road with a Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, then ran away with Game 3 at home with a full-team effort.

Rick Carlisle's squad had an opportunity to put itself on the verge of a title in Game 4, but it fell apart in the final minutes to give the NBA Finals even more juice moving forward.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp The Oklahoma City defense vs.

Indiana offense matchup has been a show in the first four Finals games, and it should be more of the same in Game 5.

While Gilgeous-Alexander (32.8 points per game in the Finals) has been the top star, plenty of others have had their big-time moments on the league's grandest stage.

After Monday's game, either the Thunder or Pacers will be one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy in a series that has already provided unique tests for each team.

More is on the line in Game 5 than ever, and the intensity in the NBA Finals should hit a new peak as we enter true do-or-die scenarios for Oklahoma City and Indiana.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as the Thunder and Pacers face off in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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Thunder highlights from Game 5 of 2025 NBA Finals This section will be updated closer to tip off at 8:30 p.m.

ET.

Pacers vs.

Thunder start time Date: Monday, June 16 Time: 8:30 p.m.

ET, 5:30 p.m.

PT Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers will tip off around 8:30 p.m.

ET on Monday, June 16.

The game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Pacers, and the rest of the series, will air nationally on ABC.

Mike Breen (play-by-play), Richard Jefferson (analyst), and Doris Burke (analyst) will have the call for every game.

Viewers can also stream the games live on Sling , which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.

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(4) Pacers Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream June 5 Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 June 8 Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107 June 11 Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107 June 13 Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104 June 16 Game 5: Oklahoma City vs.

Indiana 8:30 p.m.

ABC, Sling June 19 Game 6: Indiana vs.

Oklahoma City 8:30 p.m.

ABC, Sling June 22 Game 7: Oklahoma City vs.

Indiana* 8 p.m.

ABC, Sling *If necessary.

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