NBA Finals return to Indiana for Game 6—How to watch Thunder-Pacers for free
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away.
Entering tonight's Game 6, the Thunder have a 3-2 series lead over the Indiana Pacers, putting them within one win of their first NBA Finals trophy since moving to Oklahoma City.
In the 120-109 victory, Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points, while reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another 31, and unlike Game 1, Indiana did not complete a double-digit comeback or even come close. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was held to just four points, the result of a right calf injury that took him out of the game.
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what to know about thunder vs. pacers When: June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET
June 19, Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Indiana) Channel: ABC
ABC Streaming: DIRECTV (five days free)
Here's everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Pacers Game 6, including where to tune in without cable.
What time is the Thunder-Pacers game on tonight?
Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers is on at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight, June 19.
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Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals schedule:
Game 1: Pacers 111 , Thunder 110
, Thunder 110 Game 2: Thunder 123 , Pacers 107
, Pacers 107 Game 3: Pacers 116 , Thunder 107
, Thunder 107 Game 4: Thunder 111 , Pacers 104
, Pacers 104 Game 5: Thunder 120 , Pacers 109
, Pacers 109 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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