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Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Preview: Oklahoma City Looks to Break Deadlock at Home, Game 5 Could Tilt Series Momentum

With the series tied 2-2, Oklahoma City Thunder return home to take on Indiana Pacers

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OKC Thunder will take on the Indiana Pacers in the game 5 returning to their home court at the Paycom Center. Many were quick to write off the Western Conference champions, but the Thunder have stormed back into the NBA Finals.

OKC Thunder Preview

During the Thunder vs. Pacers fourth game, both teams had it going neck-to-neck until the clutch phase. Indiana closed the first quarter with a narrow 35–34 lead and carried that momentum into the second, edging OKC 25–23. This ensured a four point breather for the home side.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams delivered for OKC, while Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, and Obi Toppin carried Indiana’s offense. It was during the fourth quarter that the Thunder stamped their authority and took the game away, winning it 111-104.

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Indiana Pacers Preview

The Game 4 marked the Pacers’ sixth playoff loss when scoring under 110 points. On the opposite side, the Pacers are 14-0 when scoring 110 or more points. They are a side heavily reliant on their offense.

Thunder vs. Pacers Injury Report

Indiana Pacers Injuries

Out – Jarace Walker
Out – Isaiah Jackson

Jarace Walker has been ruled out for NBA Finals Game 5 on Monday with an ankle injury. Isaiah Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during a regular season game against the Pelicans.

OKC Thunder Injuries

Out – Nikola Topic

Only Nikola Topic remains sidelined for OKC, though he’s expected to return to full training next month. However, Thunder have to be cautious with the next game as it has been seen visible how fatigued their squad looked recently.

Thunder vs. Pacers: Head-to-Head

The OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers have met six times this season. The two regular season fixtures were won by the OKC Thunder while during the NBA Playoffs, both teams are equally standing at 2-2 in 4 games.