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The Indiana Pacers are now in a good spot in the 2025 NBA Finals after winning Game 3 of the seven-game series on Wednesday night.

The two teams split the first two games in in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City is a 5.5-point favorite to win on the road against the Pacers in Game 4, which will be televised on ABC.

What time is NBA Finals Game 4?

Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will tip off at 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. Central on Friday, June 13, at Gainbridge Field House, Indianapolis.

What channel are NBA Finals on?

The 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT tip will be televised on ABC.

Every game in this series will be on ABC and streamed on ESPN+.

Where does the Pacers vs. Thunder series stand?

The series remains in Indiana, with the Pacers leading the series 2-1, after the teams split the first two games in Oklahoma City.

How to watch NBA Finals Game 4Date: Friday, June 13Time: 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CTSite: Gainbridge Field House, IndianapolisNetwork/Streaming: ABC/ESPN+NBA Finals predictions, odds Game 4NBA Finals Game 4 picks by USA Today

Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 111, Pacers 99

Scooby Axson: Pacers 118, Thunder 108

Cydney Henderson: Thunder 108, Pacers 106

Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 109, Pacers 102

Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 106, Pacers 97

Heather Tucker: Thunder 103, Pacers 90

James Williams: Pacers 110, Thunder 104

CBS Sports: Thunder 118, Pacers 109

Dustin Dopirak, IndyStar: Pacers 117-110

Dustin Dopirak writes” “The Pacers haven’t lost consecutive games this postseason; neither have the Thunder. Winning two straight hasn’t happened in this series, but the Pacers have their chance now. They’ve found solutions for the Thunder’s swarming defense, and they wore down the Thunder in Wednesday’s fourth quarter. Now they have a huge homecourt advantage with Indianapolis ignited by hosting the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years. The Pacers own a 2-1 series edge and they’re 3-0 in Game 4s this postseason. If they win this one, they put themselves on the brink of their first NBA title. Here’s saying they do it.”

The Oklahoman: Thunder 113, Pacers 109

Justin Martinez writes: “Indiana disrupted OKC’s rhythm on offense in Game 3. It caused problems for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with its physicality, and it made numerous hustle plays to help force 19 turnovers. But the safe bet is that Gilgeous-Alexander will bounce back, and a good amount of those turnovers were careless ones that can be cleaned up. I expect the Thunder to play its best basketball Friday in what’s pretty close to a must-win game. Give me OKC on the road.”

Pacers at Thunder Odds, Spread and Total

The Thunder are solidly favored to beat the Pacers in Game 4, according to BetMGM.  

Spread: Thunder (-5.5)Moneyline: Thunder (-230); Pacers (+195)Over/under: 225.5Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals scheduleGame 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110.Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107.Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107, Pacers lead series, 2-1Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC)Game 5: Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC)*Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC)*Game 7: Pacers at Thunder, Sunday, June 22, 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT on ABC)*Former NMSU star Pascal Siakam shines for Indiana Pacers

Former New Mexico State basketball player Pascal Siakam is having a strong NBA Finals, averaging 18.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game,

He has averaged 18.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 629 regular-season games. He was selected to play in two All-Star games. He has previously won a Most Improved Player award and an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.

At New Mexico State, he played from 2014-16. During the 2015-16 campaign, he averaged 20.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks across 34 games en route to earning unanimous WAC Player of the Year honors

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com;@Fchavezeptimes on X