The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off another clutch performance on Friday night. They rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse evened the series at 2-2. But while the Thunder’s comeback was the basketball headline, something strange off the court grabbed the attention of fans early in the game.
During the first quarter, with the Thunder trailing 21-24, the broadcast was suddenly interrupted by a bizarre and unexplained technical glitch. Viewers watching at home were briefly shown a dark, almost spooky graphic that flashed on screen for a few seconds before the feed returned to normal.
Technical difficulty during the game, and a “Friday the 13th” screen appeared. 🤣
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 14, 2025
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The unexpected moment caused confusion and even panic among fans who initially believed the issue was on their end.
“I thought I was trippin,” one viewer admitted.
I thought I was trippin😂
— CJ (@Criscj30) June 14, 2025
Another fan commented, “Swear I thought it was just my tv.”
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Swear I thought it was just my tv😭😭😭
— ninefour (@cjaefrmec) June 14, 2025
A different viewer wrote, “Oh bro I thought my tv was tripping when this happened I started praying.”
Oh bro I thought my tv was tripping when this happened I started praying😭😭
— Winston (@Swish328) June 14, 2025
“So that wasn’t just me,” someone else asked, still unsure if what they saw was real.
So that wasn’t just me 😭
— Mattahew (@mattevn) June 14, 2025
“Scared the crap outta me,” added another comment.
Scared the crap outta me
— Sporting Zealot (@SportingZealot) June 14, 2025
Thunder Defy History With Late Surge To Even Finals Series Against Pacers
On Friday night, the Thunder pulled off a win that defied both the Pacers and the record books. In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, OKC closed out the game on a dramatic 12-1 run in the final three minutes. This run ultimately sealed the victory and tied the series at 2-2.
What made this win even more remarkable was how ugly it looked on paper. The Thunder finished the game with just 10 assists, 15 turnovers, and shot under 20 percent from three-point range on more than 10 attempts.
Before Friday, NBA teams were 0-82 all-time when putting up that combination of numbers in a single game. Oklahoma City just became the first to break that pattern. Despite the lack of fluid ball movement and perimeter shooting, the Thunder found a way to grit out a win when it mattered most. Their ability to capitalize on free throws and hustle plays made all the difference in the closing minutes.
