Stephen A. Smith attended Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, one of the most thrilling matchups of the NBA Finals series. The Pacers held the lead and controlled much of the game through the third quarter. However, the Thunder delivered a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback to secure the game.
Despite the excitement on the court, not everyone in the arena seemed fully engaged. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith was spotted in the stands appearing more focused on his phone than the game. Cameras caught him playing a game of solitaire during the live action.
Smith didn’t shy away from the moment. After the clip made the rounds on social media, he took to X to address it head-on. He shared a screenshot showing his solitaire app open on top of the live game, confirming what everyone saw.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 14, 2025
Before posting the screenshot, Stephen A. Smith had already responded by posting a separate post on X. On the post, he claimed he played during a break in the action.
“Yep! That’s me. Who would’ve thought….I can multi-task. Especially during TIMEOUTS! Hope y’all are enjoying the NBA Finals. This is going 7 games now, peeps!” Smith wrote.
Kevin Durant Reacts To Stephen A. Smith’s Solitaire Saga
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Among those who reacted to Stephen A. Smith’s solitaire saga was former Thunder superstar Kevin Durant. Durant is never one to shy away from internet drama. He shared the image on his Instagram story, adding a short but hilarious caption.
“Cmon Steve,” Durant wrote.
The Thunder’s Game 4 win, combined with this off-court moment, made Friday night memorable both for what happened on the court and in the stands. Game 5 is scheduled for Monday.
