2025 NBA Finals: Thunder and Pacers face off for their first title
This Thursday, June 5, the 2025 NBA Finals begin with an unprecedented matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Both teams are looking to capture their first championship in franchise history, ensuring a new champion will emerge in the league.
A duel of young stars
The Thunder, led by season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, arrive with an impressive record of 68 wins in the regular season. Their run to the Finals included a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Meanwhile, the Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton, defeated the New York Knicks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals. Haliburton has been key to Indiana’s offense, standing out for his distribution and leadership on the court.
Finals Schedule
- The best-of-seven series will be played as follows:
- Game 1: Thursday, June 5 in Oklahoma City (2:30 a.m. CEST)
- Game 2: Sunday, June 8 in Oklahoma City (2:00 a.m. CEST)
- Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 in Indianapolis (2:30 a.m. CEST)
- Game 4: Friday, June 13 in Indianapolis (2:30 a.m. CEST)
- Game 5 (if necessary): Monday, June 16 in Oklahoma City (2:30 a.m. CEST)
- Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, June 19 in Indianapolis (2:30 a.m. CEST)
- Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 22 in Oklahoma City (2:00 a.m. CEST)
The games will be broadcast live on ABC and available for streaming on platforms such as ESPN+, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV.
High Expectations
With two young and talented teams, the 2025 NBA Finals promise to be exciting. The Thunder start as favorites, but the Pacers have proven to be a resilient team capable of surprising. Regardless of the outcome, this series will mark a milestone in NBA history by crowning a new champion.