Last night, the Pacers overcame a substantial deficit for a sensational playoff victory, marking a significant comeback and highlighting team resilience.

Rick Carlisle's squad has mastered the art of the comeback, defying the odds with a historic mental toughness that's redefining what's possible in the playoffs.

The ratings are down for these NBA Finals, as was expected. Oklahoma City vs. Indiana is a small-market series and the numbers reflect that, with viewership down about 20% from last season and on pace for the poorest TV turnout since the pandemic “bubble” finals in 2020.

In a stunning Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers delivered a comeback for the ages, erasing a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to shock the Oklahoma City Thunder on their home floor. Despite entering the night as heavy 9.5-point underdogs, the Pacers proved they’re never out of a game.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and up to $25 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

And now, Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.