At some point, the Pacers have to be the championship favorites, right? They’ve played the role of the underdog in every series outside of their first-round matchup against the Bucks.
And in every series, they’ve proved the doubters wrong. Their battle with the Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals has followed the same script so far. The Thunder were considered the heavy favorites to win the title entering the series, yet it’s the Pacers holding a 2-1 advantage through three games.
Indiana won Game 3, 116-107, at home behind a 27-point performance from Bennedict Mathurin. Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, and Pascal Siakam finished with 21 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Game 4 will be in Indiana as the Pacers look to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Thunder. Oklahoma City is favored to win the game, but as basketball fans have seen throughout the playoffs, the Pacers thrive with an underdog mentality.
Here is a complete guide to watching Pacers vs. Thunder, including TV and streaming options for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
What channel is Pacers vs. Thunder on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 4 between the Pacers and Thunder will air live on ABC. Mike Breen will be the lead play-by-play announcer with Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson on the call as color analysts.
Fans looking to stream Pacers vs. Thunder can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA Finals game.
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Pacers vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Friday, June 13
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 4 of the championship series between the Pacers and Thunder is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 13. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Pacers vs. Thunder radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 81, 86
Fans can listen to the Pacers vs. Thunder broadcast live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 81 and 86.
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Pacers vs. Thunder series schedule
(1) Thunder vs. (4) Pacers — Indiana leads 2-1
| Date | Game | 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 at Indiana | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 16 | Game 5 at Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 19 | Game 6* at Indiana | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 22 | Game 7* at Oklahoma City | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
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