The OKC Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals thanks in part to Chet Holmgren's late defensive heroics.

SportsLine's model simulated Oklahoma City vs. Indiana 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday's NBA Finals 2025 Game 5 contest

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.

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.

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

Courtside NBA Finals Fans Slam ESPN with Costumes from Classic 90s Movie originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In recent years, ESPN appears to be prioritizing "hot take" artists on its broadcasts — journalists and former players who often supply wild opinions to stoke engagement.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith went viral for the wrong reasons during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers Friday night. A photo surfaced online of Smith appearing to play solitaire on his phone during the game.