The Oklahoma City Thunder knotted up the 2025 NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers despite trailing by seven points entering the fourth quarter of Game 4 Friday night. It shot 3-for-16 from downtown and recorded just 11 assists on 37 field goals — but registered 12 offensive rebounds and 34 made free throws on 38 attempts against an aggressive Pacers defense.

Why Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a unique approach against the Pacers. For Daigneault, that’s no recipe for sustained success, especially on the biggest stage — the NBA Finals — with an opportunity to push the Pacers to the brink of elimination in Game 5.

Thunder outlast Pacers in nail-biting NBA Final Game 4, winning 111-104. Hear Coach Daigneault's key takeaways.

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Daigneault decided to rest the Gilgeous-Alexander for four minutes in the first quarter to save his energy for later in the game, a move that ultimately worked as the reigning MVP was able to outmatch the Pacers physically.

The NBA Finals continue tonight, as the Indiana Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 4. Indy leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Can the Thunder supporters inspire their team to victory? Or will the Pacers overcome the pre-Finals favorites in front of their own fans? If you want to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 5) in the 2025 NBA Finals for free from anywhere in the world,