On Monday, the Indiana Pacers suffered a 120-109 loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers tried to last against the Thunder, but the opposing team’s hounding defense was too much for them to handle.

Ahead of Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of referee Scott Foster.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle confirmed after the Game 5 that Haliburton wasn't 100 per cent but he is confident that he will make it to the next game.

By almost every measure, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton experienced a playoff meltdown. He missed every field-goal attempt. He lacked aggressiveness. He struggled with running the offense and holding onto the ball.

The Pacers started the season 10-15, but now they're two wins away from their first NBA championship. They've earned our respect.

The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.