The stage is set for the 2025 NBA Finals! The Oklahoma City Thunder earned their spot by decisively defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games in the Western Conference Finals. This appearance marks the Thunder`s first trip back to the Finals since 2012, when the team featured stars like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden.
In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers reignited their historic rivalry with the New York Knicks, emerging victorious from a hard-fought six-game series. This return marks the Pacers` first time competing for the NBA championship since the year 2000.
Important Note: The NBA Finals are played as a best-of-seven series using a 2-2-1-1-1 home-court format. As the team holding the better regular-season record, Oklahoma City will host Games 1, 2, 5, and a potential decisive Game 7.
2025 NBA Finals Schedule
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (4) Indiana Pacers
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Game 1: Pacers at Thunder (Thu., June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET)
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Game 2: Pacers at Thunder (Sun., June 8, 8 p.m. ET)
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Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wed., June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET)
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Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Fri., June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET)
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Game 5*: Pacers at Thunder (Mon., June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET)
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Game 6*: Thunder at Pacers (Thu., June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET)
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Game 7*: Pacers at Thunder (Sun., June 22, 8 p.m. ET)
*If necessary | All games broadcast on ABC and ESPN+
