The 2025 NBA Finals will kick off with a highly anticipated Game 1 featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at 8:30 PM ET. This matchup undoubtedly marks an important chapter in NBA history. Both teams swept their way to the Finals by dominating opponents in every round of the playoffs. That game will be broadcast live on ABC and we want fans to not miss a minute of this exciting showdown.
The Indiana Pacers earned their place in the Finals after a hard-fought victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers won the thrilling long-distance rivalry four games to two. This success has energized the team and its supporters, as they prepare to contend for the championship after a six-game series against the Knicks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled through the Western Conference finals. Well, they did just that, decimating the Minnesota Timberwolves in a dominant four games to one series victory. Thunder have shown tremendous depth and toughness throughout the playoffs. They’ve glided past their foes with ease to claim a place in the title game.
This Finals run is particularly special for SGA and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It will be his first time competing on this grand stage! Though his contributions have gone undetected, his stamp has been pivotal in steering the Thunder to this point. He’s set on ensuring he leaves a mark in Game 1 that lingers.
Both squads head into this groundbreaking series with a lot of momentum and confidence. One thing the Pacers have shown, though, is their ability to focus down in the clutch. On the other end, the Thunder have shown extreme steadiness through their playoff gauntlet. Fans and analysts alike dream of how these two contrarian teams will look going head to head.
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