2025 NBA Finals: Schedule and how to watch Thunder vs. Pacers series
The 2025 NBA Finals is set and will feature the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers are seeking their first NBA title, the Thunder take aim at their first league title in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder claimed a 124-94 victory in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing their quest for their first franchise title after winning the Western Conference Finals series 4-1. The NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, excelled for the Thunder with 34 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. Additionally, Chet Holmgren contributed 22 points and seven rebounds in the victory, securing the Thunder's spot in the finals.
In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win, eliminating the New York Knicks from the NBA playoffs with a 125-108 win in Game 6 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Here is the NBA Finals schedule as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers battle it out for their first NBA title.
How to watch the NBA Finals
The 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV will air on ABC. Fans can stream it on ESPN+, Fubo, and SlingTV.
NBA Finals schedule
- Game 1: Pacers at Thunder (Thursday, June 5, 8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 8, 8 ET, ABC)
- Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 8:30 ET, ABC)*
- Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 8:30 ET, ABC)*
- Game 7: Pacers at Thunder, Sunday, June 22, 8 ET on ABC)*
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