The 2025 NBA Finals tip off tonight as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game of a highly anticipated best-of-seven series. Both teams are chasing their first NBA championship, setting the stage for a historic showdown.
The Thunder enter the Finals as the league’s top seed, boasting a dominant 68–14 regular season record and a playoff run led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Oklahoma City’s defense and depth have made them heavy favorites, with sportsbooks giving them strong odds to capture the title This marks the Thunder’s second NBA Finals appearance since relocating to Oklahoma City, with their only franchise championship coming in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics.
The Pacers, seeded fourth in the East, have defied expectations throughout the playoffs, knocking out the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Knicks with a series of comeback wins. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam headline a resilient Indiana squad making its second NBA Finals appearance—their first since 2000. The Pacers are still seeking their first NBA title, as their previous championships came during their ABA days.
The Finals schedule is as follows (all times Eastern):.
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Game: June, Thunder vs. Pacers,:30 p.m.
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Game: June, Thunder vs. Pacers, p.m.
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Game: June, Pacers vs. Thunder,:30 p.m.
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Game: June, Pacers vs. Thunder,:30 p.m.
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Game 5*: June, Thunder vs. Pacers,:30 p.m.
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Game 6*: June, Pacers vs. Thunder,:30 p.m.
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Game 7*: June 22, Thunder vs. Pacers, p.m.
The Thunder swept the regular season series against the Pacers, but Indiana’s postseason resilience has made this Finals matchup anything but predictable.
With both teams hungry for a first NBA crown, all eyes are on Oklahoma City tonight to see who takes the early advantage in this unprecedented Finals battle.
