Amid criticism for the look and feel of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver has simply said "we'll look at it."

Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.

The NBA Finals continue tonight, as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for Game 5. This best-of-seven series is tied at 2-2.

NBA TV ratings are shaped by different factors as consumers digest content in new era. The league and its TV partners need to navigate those issues.

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.

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder play Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Thursday night. What it costs to attend Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Makes Guarantee Ahead NBA Finals Game 6 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers will return home on the brink of elimination, and they may be forced to stave off the end of what has been a magical season with one proverbial hand tied behind their collective back.

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

The Indiana Pacers fell short to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 13 in downtown Indy.

The series is tied 2-2 as the teams face off in Oklahoma City at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming options available.

The Oklahoma City Thunder showed their bounce-back capability in Game 2. The Indiana Pacers know they better do the same in Game 3.

NBA TV ratings are shaped by different factors as consumers digest content in new era. The league and its TV partners need to navigate those issues.