NBA Insider Makes Controversial Pick for 'Real' Finals MVP if Pacers Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After besting the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, on Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers head into Game 4 of their ongoing NBA Finals series Friday night with an opportunity to notch a stunning 3-1 edge.

Once again we have a tied series in the 2025 NBA Finals, as the Oklahoma City Thunder evened things up at 2-2 with a gritty 111-104 Game 4 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Pacers were 12 minutes away from taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, but the Oklahoma City Thunder moved to 6-0 in the playoffs after a loss, winning 111-104 to even the series 2-2.

Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana had a golden opportunity, but squandered it Friday night, allowing Oklahoma City to come back and even the NBA Finals.

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1991: The Chicago Bulls won the first NBA championship in the team’s 25-year history with a 108-101 victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Los Angeles Lakers. MVP Michael Jordan scored 30 points, Scottie Pippen had 32 and John Paxson added 20. The Bulls won three straight on the road at the Forum.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever join forces with Pacers and NBA legends to show support at Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah of the Indiana Fever attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers.