Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder Face Off in Game 5

OKLAHOMA CITY, June 16, 2025 — The Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) are set to clash in Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City seized Game 4 on the road in Indiana, defeating the Pacers 111-104. The victory was powered by a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 35 points, and Jalen Williams, who added 27 points. Chet Holmgren contributed significantly with 14 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Thunder maintain momentum.

In the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City outscored Indiana 31-17, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 15 of the final 16 points for his team. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton chipped in 18 points and 7 assists.

As fans and analysts prepare for the matchup, the latest betting odds indicate the Pacers have an implied team total of 106.5 points, while the Thunder are projected to score 116.5. Online sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel are offering various betting lines for the game.

“Indiana had its chance to go up 3-1 headed back to OKC but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Thunder on his back in the fourth quarter to tie the series,” said a sports analyst. “That could have been crucial for the Pacers, but we’ll see how Game 5 unfolds.”

For those interested in betting insights, the projection model suggests good value on the Thunder winning the series in six games. Also, Pascal Siakam might present a tempting bet for NBA Finals MVP with odds ranging from +850 to +1000.

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