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NBA Finals 2025 live score: Thunder vs. Pacers updates, results, highlights from Game 3

As the 2025 NBA Finals teams hit the road for the first time, the series is all tied up.

While the Thunder came into the Finals as a heavy favorite, boasting league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a squad that’s played a historic brand of defense, the Pacers might be coming into Wednesday’s Game 3 at home feeling satisfied anyway. Despite Oklahoma City leading for a large majority of Games 1 and 2, the series is still tied at 1 — and Tyrese Haliburton can be thanked for that.

Last week, the Pacers guard continued his all-time clutch playoff run with a game-winner in Oklahoma City to help Indiana steal Game 1 on the road. Just a few days later, a Thunder team that’s been dominant all season responded. In Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander and company took care of business thoroughly, with five different Thunder players scoring at least 15 points.

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Now, after the Pacers struggled to keep up with OKC on Sunday, Rick Carlisle’s unit will play in front of its home fans in the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years. In order for the Pacers to take a 2-1 series lead, it will likely take a better showing from Haliburton in Game 3 than he put forth last time out. The Thunder have gotten an outstanding series from Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s posted a record 72 points in the first two NBA Finals games of his career.

The winner of Wednesday’s matchup will be just two more wins away from NBA glory, inching toward hoisting this year’s Larry O’Brien Trophy. Can the Pacers get the job done at home, or will the Thunder continue their Game 2 dominance into Game 3?

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as the Pacers and Thunder meet in Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Follow along with the action below.

Thunder vs. Pacers live score

 

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Thunder vs. Pacers highlights from Game 3 of 2025 NBA Finals

All times ET.

10:21 p.m. — In what’s shaping up to be a shootout between Oklahoma City and Indiana, Tyrese Haliburton has shined. He’s now got 19 points, his most so far this series, with a 3-pointer to give the Pacers the lead.

10:14 p.m. — The Thunder and Pacers are trading shots at a rate they haven’t quite yet in these NBA Finals. Game 1 was a Pacers comeback, while Game 2 was all OKC. Now, Haliburton is breaking away for fastbreak dunks, while Gilgeous-Alexander is hitting step-back threes. It’s been all offense in Game 3 for both teams.

10:06 p.m. — The second half is underway, and the Thunder tie it at 64 with consecutive buckets from Jalen Williams. Gilgeous-Alexader gives OKC the lead, and Rick Carlisle immediately calls timeout.

Halftime: Pacers 64, Thunder 60

9:47 p.m. — T.J. McConnell capped his excellent first half with a mid-range bucket to give the Pacers a four-point advantage, totaling six points, four assists and three steals so far. With Indiana owning the bench points category 30-11, it has taken control of the game, although the Thunder are not far behind. 

Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have done the heavy lifting for OKC, combining for 38 points. Haliburton has 12 points and seven dimes for Indiana.

9:44 p.m. — With the first half winding down, Pascal Siakam is up to 13 points after two free throws that put Indiana up by four. It’s been a much better showing in the first half of Game 3 for the Pacers then it was in Game 2.

9:39 p.m. — While the Pacers have clawed their way into this game, the Thunder haven’t fallen too far behind, still mostly getting what they want offensively. Gilgeous-Alexander, who joined Holmgren in double-digit scoring, has added in three assists as the two sides go back-and-forth.

9:33 p.m. — With a layup plus the foul, Bennedict Mathurin has 14 points in just six minutes. He’s a +13 off the bench and has provided a major scoring spark for Indiana, which has a five-point lead.

9:29 p.m. — The Pacers have 19 bench points. The Thunder have zero. Indiana’s second unit has reshaped Game 3 in the second quarter.

9:25 p.m. — Indiana is on top 39-36 after another Mathurin bucket. He’s got nine points, while McConnell’s collection of excellent plays has the home crowd juiced up.

9:15 p.m. — The Pacers are on an 11-4 run to open the second quarter, making it a one-point game. It’s been fueled by T.J. McConnell (four assists), Bennedict Mathurin (seven points) and Aaron Nesmith (two points). Indiana is right back in it, especially thanks to a wonderful sequence from McConnell.

End of first quarter: Thunder 32, Pacers 24

9:07 p.m. — The first quarter comes to a close with the Thunder up by eight. Holmgren and Lu Dort have led the way, combining for 21 points already, and the Pacers have seven early turnovers. Oklahoma City has continued its Game 2 momentum into the first frame tonight.

9:06 p.m. — After coming in with some injury speculation, Haliburton has looked healthy so far. He hit a 3-pointer and now has five points in the first quarter.

9:05 p.m. — A trio of Indiana Fever stars are in the building for the NBA Finals.

9:01 p.m. — Chet Holmgren has been the star of the first quarter. The versatile big man is up to 12 of OKC’s 29 points, plus four rebounds, as he’s led his squad to the early lead. The Pacers have gotten six points apiece from Siakam and Toppin, but trail by six as the first frame nears a finish.

8:59 p.m. — Tyrese Haliburton with a clean behind-the-back move before an assist to Obi Toppin:

8:46 p.m. — Pacers legend Reggie Miller is courtside for this matchup, as is Terry Crews:

8:45 p.m. — OKC is out to a quick nine-point lead. Chet Holmgren is hot, already with eight points.

8:41 p.m. — They’re underway in Indiana. The Thunder score the game’s first two buckets, but Pascal Siakam answers with a mid-range shot off the glass.

Pregame

8:27 p.m. — Same for the Thunder — no lineup changes, as they continue to start small in these NBA Finals.

8:18 p.m. — No lineup changes for the Pacers as the series heads into their home arena.

7:31 p.m. — The current Finals MVP favorite, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was stylish earlier this evening ahead of Game 3.

7:30 p.m. — The home crowd will be wearing “But this is Indiana” shirts tonight.

7:28 p.m. — Tyrese Haliburton, whose quiet first half in Game 2 factored into a double-digit loss for Indiana, is rocking all black in his Game 3 arrival.

7:27 p.m. — Around an hour from tip off, here’s the scene in Indiana for the first home Pacers Finals game in 25 years. 

Thunder vs. Pacers start time

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT

Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 11. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.

How to watch the 2025 NBA Finals

  • TV channel: ABC 
  • Live stream: Sling

Game 3 of Thunder vs. Pacers will air on ABC, like the rest of the series. 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. Sling is your home for playoff action. Catch NBA and NHL postseason games with a range of sports channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC, and more.

NBA Finals schedule, results 2025

(1) Thunder vs. (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: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City 8:30 p.m. ABC, Sling
June 13 Game 4: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City 8:30 p.m. ABC, Sling
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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