The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The odds heavily favor the Thunder over the Pacers, which is no surprise considering the Thunder were 68-14 in the regular season and the No. 1 overall seed in the Western Conference. This is also the Pacers’ first NBA Final since 2000. Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off in Oklahoma City on Thursday, June 5, at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals.
How to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers:
Game 1 date: Thursday, June 5
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Game 1 time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: ABC
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Who is playing in the NBA Finals?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
2025 NBA Finals TV schedule:
All times Eastern.
Thursday, June 5
Game 1 – Indiana at Oklahoma City: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, June 8
Game 2 – Indiana at Oklahoma City: 8 p.m. (ABC)
Wednesday, June 11
Game 3 – Oklahoma City at Indiana: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Friday, June 13
Game 4 – Oklahoma City at Indiana: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
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Monday, June 16
Game 5 – Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Thursday, June 19
Game 6 – Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sunday, June 22
Game 7 – Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary: 8 p.m. (ABC)
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