How to watch Thunder-Pacers NBA Finals Game 2 for free: Time, live stream
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Improbable comebacks are one of the biggest storylines of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and the Indiana Pacers pulled another one off on Thursday to steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Down by 15 with less than 10 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, the Pacers got to work, mounting a double-digit rally and capping things off with a buzzer beater from Tyrese Haliburton to win the game 111-110.
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Despite the end result, the Thunder were in control for most of Game 1, but still find themselves down 0-1 in the series. Tonight's game is the last guaranteed home game of the series for the Thunder (but if a Game 5 is needed, they'll play at home). During the second round of this year's playoffs, the Thunder also dropped Game 1 of the series against Denver, but came back to win the series in seven games.
what to know about thunder vs. pacers Date and time: June 8, 8 p.m. ET
June 8, Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Channel: ABC
ABC Streaming: DIRECTV (five days free)
Despite the Game 1 loss, the Thunder are still -330 favorites to win the NBA finals
Here's everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Pacers Game 2, including where to tune in without cable.
What time is the Thunder-Pacers game on tonight?
Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers is on at 8 p.m. ET tonight, June 5.
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Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals schedule:
Game 1: Pacers 111 , Thunder 110
, Thunder 110 Game 2: Pacers at Thunder (Sun. June 8, 8 ET, ABC)
Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wed. June 11, 8:30 ET, ABC)
Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Fri. June 13, 8:30 ET, ABC)
Game 5: Pacers at Thunder (Mon. June 16, 8:30 ET, ABC) *
Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (Thu. June 19, 8:30 ET, ABC) *
Game 7: Pacers at Thunder (Sun, June 22, 8 ET on ABC) *
*Games 5-7 only if necessary
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