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The highly anticipated 2025 NBA Finals have arrived, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers. The series will kick off in Oklahoma City on Thursday, marking the beginning of a promising showdown.

After a 13-year wait, the Thunder have secured their spot in the NBA Finals, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference finals. Similarly, the Pacers have made a triumphant return to the Finals for the first time since 2000, overcoming the New York Knicks in six games in the Eastern Conference finals. Both teams are now on a quest to etch their name in history. For the Pacers, it would be their first NBA championship. For the Thunder, it would mark their first title in Oklahoma City (the franchise won an NBA title as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979).

The 2025 NBA Finals schedule is here, and it's time to mark your calendars for the thrilling Game 1 between the Thunder and the Pacers.

What time is Game 1 of the NBA Finals?

The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 1 will tip off at 8:30 p.m ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

  • Date: Thursday, June 5
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: ABC
  • Stream: ESPN+, SlingTV, Fubo
  • Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

How to watch the NBA Finals

The 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers will air on ABC. Fans can stream it on Fubo (offers a free trial) and SlingTV.

Watch the NBA Finals with Fubo

NBA Finals 2025: Schedule, time, TV channel, live streaming

All times Eastern. *-if necessary

  • Game 1, June 5: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
  • Game 2, June 8: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.
  • Game 3, June 11: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
  • Game 4, June 13: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
  • Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
  • Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
  • Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*

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