June 16, 2025

Thunder Tie Series 2-2: Has The NBA Finals Been Officiated Fairly? + Father's Day Weekend

Thunder Tie Series 2-2: Has The NBA Finals Been Officiated Fairly? + Father's Day Weekend
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Thunder Tie Series 2-2: Has The NBA Finals Been Officiated Fairly? + Father's Day Weekend

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Father's Day weekend and the officiating of the NBA Finals.

How was your Father’s Day weekend?

In Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday, June 13, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a pivotal 111–104 victory over the Indiana Pacers, evening the series at 2-2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, including 15 in the final 4:38, leading a 12-1 closing run that erased a 10-point deficit.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 18 points and 7 assists but faced challenges in the fourth quarter, where Indiana shot only 27.8% from the field and missed all eight three-point attempts. Pascal Siakam scored 20 points but was limited to just one shot attempt in the fourth quarter. Bennedict Mathurin missed 3 of 4 free throws and committed two fouls away from the play in the final 23.1 seconds, hindering the Pacers' comeback efforts.

The series shifts back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 tonight at 8:30 PM ET. With the series tied, both teams are poised for a decisive matchup. Who wins tonight?