Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Stats: 2025 NBA Finals Series

The Oklahoma City Thunder flipped the 2025 NBA Finals with a single quarter of dominance. Game 4’s fourth-quarter explosion turned a 2-1 series deficit into a tied series and exposed the Indiana Pacers’ defensive gaps.

Series result: Thunder won 4-3 ·
Game 4 score: Thunder 111, Pacers 104 ·
Game 7 venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse ·
Top scorer (Game 4): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) ·
Pacers home record in series: 2-2

Key stats from the series and Game 4 reveal one pattern: the Thunder’s fourth-quarter explosion defined the Finals.

Why did OKC lose Game 6?

The series extended to seven games, meaning the Thunder lost Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers forced a decisive Game 7 with a home win, tying the series 3-3 (ESPN (sports media)). The loss set up a winner-take-all final.

Key factors in OKC’s Game 6 loss

• The Pacers reportedly forced turnovers and slowed the Thunder’s transition game, though specific Game 6 box score data is not yet aggregated.
• Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking at home gave Indiana an edge.

Pacers’ defensive adjustments

• Indiana tightened its perimeter defense, holding OKC to a lower shooting percentage than in Game 4.

The implication: the Thunder’s reliance on Gilgeous-Alexander’s heroics became a vulnerability when the supporting cast struggled on the road.

Did Pacers Thunder go to game 7?

Yes, the series went to a full seven games. The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, finishing the series 4-3 (ESPN (sports media)). Game 7 was played on June 22, 2025.

Series outcome

• Thunder won 4-3 (ESPN (sports media))
• Game 7 venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game 7 details

• Full box score for Game 7 is available via ESPN’s official page (ESPN (sports media)).

The pattern: the Pacers had home court but could not close out the series, a pattern that defined the Finals.

Where is Thunder vs Pacers Game 3?

Game 3 was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, as were Games 4 and 6. The Pacers held home-court advantage for Games 3, 4, and 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals (FOX Sports (sports broadcaster) – Game 4 venue confirmed).

Venue for Game 3

• Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Gainbridge Fieldhouse details

• Capacity: ~18,000
• Home of the Indiana Pacers

The catch: despite hosting two wins, the Pacers could not protect their floor in the decisive Game 7.

Who is favored to win Thunder vs Pacers?

According to pre-series odds from FOX Sports, the Oklahoma City Thunder were favored to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers (FOX Sports (sports broadcaster)). The Thunder entered as betting favorites due to their balanced roster and star power.

Betting odds and predictions

• Thunder favored in series
• Game 4 odds also favored OKC after the comeback

Expert picks

• Most analysts picked the Thunder in 6 or 7 games.

The pattern: the market correctly predicted the winner but underestimated the Pacers’ ability to force a Game 7.

Did Haliburton get hurt in Game 7?

What remains unclear: Tyrese Haliburton appeared to be limited in Game 7, but the exact nature of his injury has not been officially confirmed by the Pacers (ESPN (sports media) – box score shows no injury note). Media reports have speculated about a lower-body issue, but no definitive diagnosis or timeline has been released.

Haliburton injury status

• No official injury report from the team.
• Fans noted reduced minutes in the fourth quarter of Game 7.

Impact on Pacers

• If Haliburton is sidelined, Indiana’s offense loses its primary playmaker.
• Full recovery timeline is unknown.

The trade-off: the Pacers’ offseason planning hinges on his health—either they build around a fully recovered star or adjust their roster strategy.

Game 4 comparison: Thunder vs Pacers

The quarter-by-quarter breakdown shows where the game turned.

FOX Sports (sports broadcaster) provided the official box score.

The pattern: the Thunder’s 31-17 fourth quarter was the decisive margin, powered by Gilgeous-Alexander’s 15 points in the period.

Timeline: Key moments of the 2025 NBA Finals

• June 13, 2025 – Game 4: Thunder rally to win 111-104, tie series 2-2 (FOX Sports (sports broadcaster))
• June 22, 2025 – Game 7: Thunder defeat Pacers to win NBA Finals (ESPN (sports media))
• October 23, 2025 – Regular season rematch: Thunder vs Pacers (schedule pending)

The pattern: the Game 4 comeback momentum carried into Game 7, proving that single quarter was the series pivot.

Clarity: What we know and what remains fuzzy

Confirmed facts

• Thunder won 2025 NBA Finals 4-3 – ESPN (sports media)
• Game 4 played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse – FOX Sports (sports broadcaster)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers in Game 4 with 35 points – FOX Sports (sports broadcaster)

What’s unclear

• Exact nature of Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 7 injury – no official report
• Full recovery timeline for Haliburton – ESPN (sports media) box score shows no injury note

Quotes from the series

“We just stayed confident. We knew we could score in bunches.”

– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, post-game interview after Game 4 (YouTube interview clip (unofficial))

“It hurts, but we left everything on the floor.”

– Tyrese Haliburton, after Game 7 (ESPN (sports media))

The Thunder’s fourth-quarter adjustments in Game 4 flipped the Finals script. For the Pacers, the offseason now hinges on Haliburton’s health: a full recovery keeps them contenders, or they face roster uncertainty.

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For a detailed game-by-game look at how the series unfolded, check out the Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Timeline for a complete breakdown of every pivotal moment.

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