The Oklahoma City Thunder returned home relieved after leaving Indiana with the NBA Finals series tied at 2-2, knowing they came dangerously close to putting themselves in a near-helpless situation in

Pacers Nation, we need you to bring the energy as we continue our run in the playoffs! Join us for a NBA Finals Game 3 Watch Party at Morris Bicentennial Plaza as we watch our Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder!

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday decried the swell of public criticism of the officiating that flowed following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, describing the carping on perceived mistaken calls and non-calls — specifically those involving longtime NBA referee Scott Foster — as,

Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster drew criticism for his officiating in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday, but Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle came to his defense.

After many expected the Thunder to have their way with the Pacers, disposing of them quickly with either a sweep or a gentleman's sweep, the series has been wildly competitive.

After defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers, who started the season as a 66-1 title long shot and started the playoffs at 80-1,

Are the 2020s the decade of the underdog? It’s sure starting to look that way, with another Cinderella story underway in Indiana. The Indiana Pacers are two wins away from an NBA title – something that felt unthinkable when the playoffs began.

With the sporting world tuned in to the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder were massive favorites, although the Indiana Pacers have taken a 2-1 lead in the series and will look to run away with the series on Friday night in front of their home fans.