The Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 2025 NBA Finals series 2-2 with the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers are clear favorites of most of the fans, OKC is making a great case among some.
While the Pacers team might be figuring out what went wrong from their end during the 111-104 defeat, Indiana fans were going crazy in the streets.
A video from Indianapolis recently went viral, where a group of Pacers fans were burning the Thunder jersey. However, their disgust with the opposing team is understandable; they went a little too far.
This is so sad bro, you’ll never see this happen in Oklahoma City
— rylee (@thunderfanrylee) June 15, 2025
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In the viral video, a group of enthusiastic fans were jumping with excitement while one of them set the jersey on fire. Another fan who was standing there filmed the whole sequence.
Pacers’ Game 4 Mistakes Cost Them The Lead Against Thunder
The Pacers faced a significant challenge in Game 4 against the OKC Thunder, which ultimately resulted in their loss despite leading for most of the matchup.
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A primary reason for their downfall was their decision to limit the playing time of key players, particularly forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam played only 35 minutes, during which he contributed 20 points, five assists, and eight rebounds.
Pascal Siakam sat for 13 minutes.
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) June 14, 2025
The Pacers were -14 in those minutes.
The Pacers struggled when Siakam was off the court, as indicated by a -14 point differential. While Siakam is not typically celebrated for his defense, he was actively participating in the defense and managing the Thunder’s offensive threats.
Coach Rick Carlisle opted for a more balanced rotation, prioritizing the rest of his stars, including Tyrese Haliburton, who played just 36 minutes.
While there is some rationale behind this strategy, the limited timing played a major role in the Pacers winding down that easily.
