With the 2025 NBA Finals reaching a pivotal moment, all eyes turn to Game 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers, holding a 2-1 lead in the series, have shown remarkable resilience throughout the postseason, consistently playing with grit and determination. Meanwhile, the Thunder are searching for answers after dropping Game 3 and are determined not to let this series slip further from their grasp.
The narrative heading into Friday is compelling: the Pacers continue to relish their underdog role, while the Thunder, a 68-win powerhouse led by the league MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are seeking to regain their dominant identity. With the intensity peaking and both squads aware of the stakes, expect an electric atmosphere and high-level basketball in Indianapolis.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers
Match Info
- NBA Finals – Game 4
- Friday 13 June 2025, 20:30 EST / 01:30 BST (14 June)
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, USA
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder have been here before—down 2-1 in a series—and have emerged stronger. They turned things around against Denver in the Western Conference semifinals and will look to draw from that experience once again. Under the stewardship of Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City prides itself on staying mentally focused and emotionally even-keeled, regardless of the scoreboard. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains their primary catalyst, and despite the Game 3 setback, he continues to carry a heavy load offensively. But the bigger concern lies on the defensive end, where the Thunder uncharacteristically allowed Indiana to shoot over 51% from the floor. To reverse their fortunes, they must rediscover the defensive tenacity that defined their regular season dominance.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana has embraced its underdog mentality throughout this postseason run, and that fire is burning brighter than ever as they attempt to extend their series lead. Tyrese Haliburton was sensational in Game 3, falling just short of a triple-double, and his influence as both a scorer and facilitator continues to grow. The Pacers have consistently come out on top in fourth quarters—outscoring the Thunder by 24 points combined in their two wins—which speaks to their composure and conditioning. Myles Turner remains a key figure in the paint, and even though he’s been under the weather, his late-game heroics in Game 3 were invaluable. With the home crowd behind them and momentum building, Indiana will be hungry to push Oklahoma City to the brink.
America Bet Match Winner Prediction
Indiana Pacers to win
The Pacers have executed in clutch moments and fed off their home crowd effectively. With their offence clicking and fourth-quarter dominance proving critical, they’re better positioned heading into Game 4. If they continue to limit turnovers and get solid production from their bench, they should come out on top again.
America Bet Score Prediction
Oklahoma City 109 – 114 Indiana
Expect a tighter battle, but Indiana’s superior game management down the stretch and Haliburton’s playmaking edge could make the difference in another high-scoring affair.
America Bet Betting Tips
- Indiana Pacers to Win
- Tyrese Haliburton Over 9.5 Assists
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 29.5 Points
- Total Points Over 221.5
- Pacers to Win by 1-10 Points
- Both Teams to Score 100+ Points
- Myles Turner Over 1.5 Blocks
- Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Rebounds
- First Quarter Winner – Oklahoma City
- Tyrese Haliburton to Record a Double-Double
