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The 2025 NBA playoffs have been ones to remember with shock results, historical big comebacks and the traditional heavyweights struggling.

And at the end of a thrilling postseason, it is two teams with vastly different stories in the Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will face off in the best-of-seven series for the Larry O’Brien Trophy and the chance to lift aloft a championship banner in their home arena.

Both have had grueling journeys to reach this spot, so here’s everything you need to know.

How to watch

The NBA Finals begin with Game 1 on Thursday in Oklahoma City with the Thunder having home-court advantage because of their better regular season record.

All games will be broadcast on ABC.

Here’s the full NBA Finals schedule:

· Game 1: Pace

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