The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic “bubble” finals in 2020.

Heading back to Paycom Center for Game 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder must outperform an Indiana Pacers team who thrives in road environments.

SportsLine's computer model has revealed three free NBA prop picks for Indiana vs. Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals after evaluating the latest NBA odds

Q: Does being in the East help us with getting Kevin Durant? Maybe the Suns don’t want KD in the West. Maybe KD wants the best chance to win and the East gives him that chance. It seems like the path would be easier in the next year being in the East. – Kristopher, Oceanside, Calif.

Alexander’s shotmaking was absurd and the Thunder’s defense was impeccable in the fourth quarter of Game 4's 111-104 comeback win against the Pacers.

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

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was introduced to the Grateful Dead four decades ago by then-Boston Celtics teammate Bill Walton.

Prior to the game, the Pacers felt really good about their opportunity to win the championship. They were coming off a game in which they played great in Game 3. Even though they