The 2025 NBA Finals tip off tonight as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Both franchises are vying for their first NBA championship, setting the stage for an electrifying series.
Game Details
- Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- 7:30 PM CT
- 6:30 PM MT
- 5:30 PM PT
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
How to watch
- TV Channel: ABC
- Streaming: FuboTV, ESPN+
What to expect
The Thunder enter the Finals after a dominant playoff run, led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander has been instrumental, averaging 32.7 points per game in the regular season and continuing his stellar performance in the playoffs.
The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Eastern Conference Finals MVP Pascal Siakam, have defied expectations throughout the postseason. Haliburton has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to challenge the favored Thunder.
NBA Finals Schedule
- Game 1: Thursday, June 5 – Pacers @ Thunder – 8:30 PM ET
- Game 2: Sunday, June 8 – Pacers @ Thunder – 8:00 PM ET
- Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 – Thunder @ Pacers – 8:30 PM ET
- Game 4: Friday, June 13 – Thunder @ Pacers – 8:30 PM ET
- Game 5: Monday, June 16 – Pacers @ Thunder – 8:30 PM ET *
- Game 6: Thursday, June 19 – Thunder @ Pacers – 8:30 PM ET *
- Game 7: Sunday, June 22 – Pacers @ Thunder – 8:00 PM ET *
*If necessary
With both teams eager to secure their first NBA title, tonight’s Game 1 promises to be a thrilling start to the Finals. Fans can expect a high-paced, competitive game as the Thunder and Pacers battle for early supremacy in the series.
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