The 2025 NBA Finals continue as the Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) take on the Indiana Pacers (50-32) in Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. With the series tied 1-1, this matchup is pivotal, as historically, the Game 3 winner in a tied Finals series has gone on to win the championship 80.5% of the time.
Game Details
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers
- Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)
- Broadcast: ABC, ESPN, NBA League Pass
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Oklahoma City Thunder (1-1 in Finals)
- Last Game: Dominated Indiana 123-107 in Game 2, bouncing back from a Game 1 loss.
- Key Players:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG) – 2025 NBA MVP, averaging 32.7 PPG, 6.4 APG, 5.0 RPG in the playoffs.
- Jalen Williams (SF) – Contributing 21.6 PPG, 5.1 APG, 5.3 RPG, a key offensive weapon.
- Chet Holmgren (C) – Defensive anchor, averaging 15.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, crucial in rim protection.
- Strengths: Elite scoring efficiency, strong perimeter defense, deep bench rotation.
- Weaknesses: Occasional shooting slumps, reliance on transition offense.
Indiana Pacers (1-1 in Finals)
- Last Game: Struggled offensively in Game 2, scoring just 41 first-half points.
- Key Players:
- Tyrese Haliburton (PG) – Floor general, averaging 17.0 PPG, 6.0 APG in the Finals.
- Pascal Siakam (PF) – Leading rebounder, averaging 7.0 RPG, key defensive presence.
- Myles Turner (C) – Rim protector, crucial for Indiana’s interior defense.
- Strengths: Fast-paced offense, strong ball movement, resilience after losses.
- Weaknesses: Struggles against elite defenses, inconsistent shooting.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: Thunder have won three of their last four meetings against the Pacers.
- Game Strategy:
- Thunder: Need Gilgeous-Alexander to control the tempo and exploit Indiana’s defensive gaps.
- Pacers: Must improve shooting efficiency and limit turnovers to stay competitive.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 5.5
Indiana Pacers 228
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 10, 2025
