NBA Finals Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch
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Now that Oklahoma City Thunder as a team, are heading to the 2025 NBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 in their historic and stunning performance. This will be their first trip to the Finals since 2012 and only their second since moving from Seattle in 2008.bIf you're an NBA fan or new to the NBA fandom, here's how you can understand what the next few games will look like.
When do the 2025 NBA Finals start? Here's the full schedule and how to watch
The NBA Finals begin Thursday, June 5. Here's the final schedule:
Game 1:
Knicks/Pacers
at Thunder -- Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 2:
Knicks/Pacers
at Thunder -- Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET
Game 3: Thunder at
Knicks/Pacers
-- Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 4: Thunder at
Knicks/Pacers
-- Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 5 (if necessary):
Knicks/Pacers
at Thunder -- Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 (if necessary): Thunder at
Knicks/Pacers
-- Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 7 (if necessary):
Knicks/Pacers
at Thunder -- Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m. ET
It was indeed historic, for what the Oklahoma City Thunder presented to their fans. Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder had an amazing season with 68 wins—one of the best records in NBA history. After defeating Minnesota, they are now just one step away from winning their first championship as the Oklahoma City Thunder. They will face either the New York Knicks or Indiana Pacers, with Indiana leading that series.
Because of their top record, the Thunder will have advantage in the Finals.
How to watch the NBA Finals?
Every game will be telecasted on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. and fans can also watch online through ESPN's website or app. Most regular cable or satellite TV plans include some or all of these channels. You can also watch the full NBA Finals online using streaming services like Sling, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.
What is the format for the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals are played as a best-of-seven series, which means the first team to win four games becomes the champion. The games follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format: Oklahoma City will host Games 1 and 2 at home, and if needed, they'll also host Games 5 and 7.
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