The 2025 NBA Playoffs are intensifying as both the Western and Eastern Conference Finals approach their climactic conclusions. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers each secured pivotal Game 4 victories, positioning themselves just one win away from the NBA Finals.
In a high-stakes Game 4, the Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128–126 on the road, taking a commanding 3–1 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, recently crowned league MVP, delivered a masterful performance with 40 points, including 12 free throws, silencing critics who labeled him a “free throw merchant.
The Indiana Pacers overcame the New York Knicks 130–121 in Game 4, seizing a 3–1 series advantage. Tyrese Haliburton recorded a historic triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds without a single turnover—an unprecedented feat in postseason history. Pascal Siakam added 30 points, while Bennedict Mathurin contributed 20 off the bench.
| Series | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder vs Timberwolves | OKC 114–88 | OKC 118–103 | MIN 143–101 | OKC 128–126 | OKC leads 3–1 |
| Pacers vs Knicks | IND 138–135 | IND 114–109 | NYK 106–100 | IND 130–121 | IND leads 3–1 |
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG: Cason Wallace
SF: Luguentz Dort
PF: Jalen Williams
C: Isaiah Hartenstein
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Anthony Edwards
SF: Jaden McDaniels
PF: Karl-Anthony Towns
C: Rudy Gobert
PG: Tyrese Haliburton
SG: Bennedict Mathurin
SF: Aaron Nesmith
PF: Pascal Siakam
C: Myles Turner
PG: Jalen Brunson
SG: Josh Hart
SF: OG Anunoby
PF: Julius Randle
C: Karl-Anthony Towns
🔜 Upcoming Games
Game 5: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder
🗓️ Wednesday, May 28, 2025
🕗 8:30 PM ET
📍 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
Game 5: Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks
🗓️ Thursday, May 29, 2025
🕗 8:00 PM ET
📍 Madison Square Garden, New York
Both the Thunder and Pacers have the opportunity to clinch their respective series and advance to the NBA Finals. Fans eagerly await to see if the Knicks and Timberwolves can stave off elimination and extend the series.
