So get ready for an exciting matchup between Giannis and Luka in the 2025 NBA Finals! The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will face off, crafting history-making moments for both teams. The Thunder make their first Finals appearance! They beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in five thrilling games in the Western Conference Finals. At the same time, the Pacers beat the New York Knicks in six games to win their Eastern Conference championship. This particular matchup has us particularly geeked out! It’s the Pacers’ first appearance in the Finals since 2000, and for the Thunder, it’s their first return since 2012 that they’ve long awaited.
The series will be played in a best-of-seven format, using a 2-2-1-1-1 pattern. The Thunder will have home-court advantage in Games 1, 2, 5 and, if necessary, Game 7, thanks to their better regular-season record. With each passing day that excitement only grows as fans can’t wait for that first game to arrive.
Thunder’s Path to the Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder, powered by a thematically 4-0 elimination of the Minnesota Timberwolves, made it to the Finals. They took it to a veteran Milwaukee team that entered the playoffs with championship aspirations and steamrolled them in five games. As a result, this victory represents the biggest milestone for the franchise to date. It would be more than a decade since their last Finals appearance in 2012.
In that fabled season, the Thunder had perhaps one of the most talented rosters in NBA history with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. The team has since evolved, but its journey back to the Finals reflects their resilience and determination to reclaim championship glory.
Pacers’ Return to Glory
It’s official—the Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals! After an extended absence, they’ve returned to the big stage with a resounding victory. You know, that was the New York Knicks’ easy one. They battled tooth and nail over six hard-fought games to claim that berth. The Pacers haven’t been to the Finals since 2000, and this year’s group is hungry to leave its own legacy.
The Pacers’ roster has proven impressive depth and unselfishness during all of their playoff run. They have a great combination of experienced hands and fresh faces. As a duo, they have repeatedly shown their readiness to go up against the best of the best. Supporters are dreaming big and hoping this will be a glorious season for Indiana as they hunt for their first title.
Finals Schedule and Broadcast Information
The NBA Finals will commence on Thursday, June 16, at 8:30 p.m. ET, with Game 1 taking place in Oklahoma City. After that, Game 2 will be hosted by the Thunder on Sunday at TBD. Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, at 8:30 p.m. ET, followed by Game 4 on Friday at an unspecified time.
Game 5 will return to Oklahoma City on Monday, June 13, at 8:30 p.m. ET, while Game 6, if necessary, is slated for Thursday, June 19, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Should the series extend to a Game 7, it will be held on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Additionally, all of these games will be available via broadcast on ABC and streaming on ESPN+.
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