Last night, the Pacers overcame a substantial deficit for a sensational playoff victory, marking a significant comeback and highlighting team resilience.

Rick Carlisle's squad has mastered the art of the comeback, defying the odds with a historic mental toughness that's redefining what's possible in the playoffs.

The Pacers spent the last two days digging deep into the reasons for the 17-point fourth quarter that cost them a chance at a 3-1 NBA Finals lead.

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

Myles Turner on what has led to the Pacers’ resilience throughout its last two playoff runs: “We’re battle tested, man. I think we do well with adversity. I think we thrive in adversity. I think that this hasn't been like a cupcake run for us.

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.

And now, Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Aaron Wiggins says Oklahoma City Thunder won't let title temptations distract from Game 6 against Indiana Pacers.