Thunder and Pacers Prepare for Game 1 of 2025 NBA Finals
Oklahoma City (AP) — The 2025 NBA Finals kick off with Game 1 on Thursday, June 5, at the Paycom Center, as the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers. The matchup is set for 8:30 p.m. EDT, with broadcasts available on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans can access the game for free through platforms like DirecTV and FuboTV, which are offering free trials.
Oklahoma City, coming off a strong postseason run against the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves, has been led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged a league-best 32.7 points per game during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Pacers, who last reached the Finals 25 years ago, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks to secure their spot. Indiana’s star, Tyrese Haliburton, has impressed in the playoffs, averaging 18.8 points and 9.8 assists.
Fans can expect a thrilling showdown between two talented players who have risen from humble beginnings to become pivotal figures for their teams in this championship series.
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