The 2025 NBA Finals continue this Sunday, June 8, at 8:00 PM ET as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head with Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 at Paycom Center.
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Comeback victories have been the Pacers’ calling card this postseason, and Game 1 of this Thunder vs Pacers series was no different.
Indiana was down by 15 in the fourth quarter on Thursday night but rallied to take the win. Tyrese Haliburton hit another clutch shot with just 0.3 seconds remaining, giving the Pacers the 111-110 dub. It was Indiana’s only lead of the game.
The All-star guard has now made five game-tying or go-ahead shots in the final 30 seconds of the playoffs.
“When it gets to 15, you can panic, or you can talk about, ‘How do we get it to 10? How do we get it to five from there?” Haliburton said after the game. “So, you know, I think all [playoffs], that’s what we preached as a group, is when we get down big, let’s just find a way to incrementally get it down.”
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points on Thursday night. While the outcome was not what was expected, the 2025 league MVP remains unfazed.
“As much as we can, we just got to treat it like every other game, every other situation we’ve been in,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Yes, we haven’t been in this situation, but that doesn’t mean our character has to change, or what we did last time.
“It’s still basketball, the game of basketball we grew up playing. The rules don’t change because we’re in the Finals.
The Thunder come in as heavy favorites, but we also have some best bets to consider this series.
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Game 2:
- Date: Sunday, June 8
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
- TV Channel: ABC
When is Game 2 of the NBA Finals?
Sunday, June 8 at 8:00 PM ET.
What channel is the Thunder vs Pacers game on?
The Thunder vs Pacers series will take place on ABC.
Thunder vs Pacers Series Scores and Schedule:
*All times listed are ET (* = if necessary)
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Pacers at Thunder – Sun. June 8, 8 PM on ABC
- Game 3: Thunder at Pacers – Wed. June 11, 8:30 PM on ABC
- Game 4: Thunder at Pacers – Fri. June 13, 8:30 PM on ABC
- Game 5: Pacers at Thunder – Mon. June 16, 8:30 PM on ABC *
- Game 6: Thunder at Pacers – Thu. June 19, 8:30 PM on ABC*
- Game 7: Pacers at Thunder – Sun, June 22, 8 PM on ABC*
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Path to the NBA Finals:
The Thunder are seeking their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. The last time the franchise reached the Finals was in 2012, dropping their series against LeBron James’ Miami Heat in 5. Here is how they advanced to the NBA Finals:
Oklahoma City swept the No. 8 Memphis Grizzlies in the First Round, eliminated the No. 4 Denver Nuggets in 7 in the Conference Semifinals, and defeated the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves in 5 in the Western Conference Finals.
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Indiana Pacers’ Path to the NBA Finals:
The Indiana Pacers are seeking their first NBA title. The team’s last Finals appearance was in 2000, when they lost to the Lakers in 6. Here is the team’s path to the Finals:
Indiana eliminated the No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks and the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers in 5 games, before knocking out the No. 6 New York Knicks in 6 to advance to the Finals.
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