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[Saba Sports News] Many basketball fans are feeling underwhelmed and even frustrated this holiday weekend, as a noticeable gap in the NBA Finals schedule has left a void for those hoping to enjoy some high-stakes basketball during their time off.
The 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers has been a thrilling series so far, currently tied at 2-2 after the Thunder secured a crucial Game 4 victory on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
With the series heating up and momentum swinging back and forth, anticipation for each game continues to build.
However, that excitement hit a speed bump over the weekend. Game 5 isn’t scheduled to take place until Monday night, leaving a full two-day break between games — and more notably, no NBA action on Sunday night during Father’s Day.
For many fans, this felt like a missed opportunity to celebrate the holiday with family while watching one of the league’s biggest events.
The disappointment was echoed all over social media, where countless fans expressed confusion and annoyance at the NBA’s decision to leave Sunday night blank. Even former NBA All-Star Baron Davis chimed in, sharing his own displeasure with the lack of a Finals game on such a widely celebrated and sports-friendly evening.
Given how significant Father’s Day is for sports viewership — often seen as a perfect occasion for bonding over games — fans were left wondering why the league didn’t take advantage of the opportunity. As one fan put it, “No game on Father’s Day? That’s just bad scheduling.”
With the series returning to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Monday, fans will have to wait just a bit longer for the next chapter in what’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive Finals matchups in recent years.
Still, the scheduling decision has sparked plenty of conversation — and left many hoping the NBA reconsiders similar gaps in the future.