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CNET
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
NBA Finals 2025: TV Schedule, Channel, Time, How to Watch Pacers vs. Thunder
The NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers gets underway Thursday night. The top seed in the West, the Thunder needed seven games to get past the Denver Nuggets in round 2 but have otherwise had an easy time in the playoffs, sweeping their first-round series and dropping only one game in the conference finals. The Pacers are the No. 4 seed in the East and have also lost only four games in the playoffs before reaching the finals. The Thunder are heavy favorites to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy, but it should be a fun NBA Finals. Both teams like to run and play fast, so fans can expect high-scoring games. And each team is led by a phenomenal point guard and floor leader: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Tyrese Haliburton for the Pacers. Game 1 between the Pacers and Thunder tips off Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) on ABC. Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream every game of the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder swept both games against Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers in the NBA regular season. Zach Beeker/NBAE/Getty Images What is the NBA Finals schedule? The Thunder have home-court advantage and will host the first two games. Here's the full series schedule (all times ET): Thursday, June 5 Game 1: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Sunday, June 8 Game 2: Pacers at Thunder, 8 p.m. (ABC) Wednesday, June 11 Game 3: Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Friday, June 13 Game 4: Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Monday, June 16 Game 5*: Pacers at Thunder, 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Thursday, June 19 Game 6*: Thunder at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. (ABC) Sunday, June 22 Game 7*: Pacers at Thunder, 8 p.m. (ABC) *If necessary How to watch the NBA Finals Every game of the NBA Finals will be shown on ABC. There are two ways to watch local channels without needing a cable or satellite TV subscription. The first is with a live TV streaming service. And the second is with an over-the-air antenna, if you live in an area that has good reception. Each of the five live TV streaming services carry ABC, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries ABC in your area. All the live TV streaming services above allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
Washington Post
14 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Thunder open NBA Finals against the Pacers
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -9.5; over/under is 231 NBA FINALS: Thunder host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in game one of the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City went 2-0 against Indiana during the regular season. The Thunder won the last regular season matchup 132-111 on Sunday, March 30 led by 33 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 points for the Pacers.
Associated Press
14 hours ago
- General
- Associated Press
Thunder open NBA Finals against the Pacers
Indiana Pacers (50-32, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -9.5; over/under is 231 NBA FINALS: Thunder host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in game one of the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City went 2-0 against Indiana during the regular season. The Thunder won the last regular season matchup 132-111 on Sunday, March 30 led by 33 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 points for the Pacers. The Thunder are 36-6 on their home court. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the league averaging 14.5 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 37.4% from downtown. Isaiah Joe leads the team averaging 2.6 makes while shooting 41.2% from 3-point range. The Pacers have gone 21-20 away from home. Indiana has a 22-15 record against opponents over .500. The Thunder are shooting 48.2% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 fewer makes per game than the Thunder allow. TOP PERFORMERS: Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 20.1 points over the last 10 games. Myles Turner is scoring 15.6 points per game and averaging 6.5 rebounds for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam is averaging 22.1 points and 5.4 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 7-3, averaging 112.5 points, 43.7 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 10.5 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.1 points per game. Pacers: 7-3, averaging 116.8 points, 38.3 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.9 points. INJURIES: Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). Pacers: Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), Jarace Walker: out (ankle). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are
The countdown to the NBA Finals continues: Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers awaits on Thursday night. The Thunder swept the two head-to-head meetings between the clubs this season. The Pacers are expected to make the 90-minute flight from Indianapolis to Oklahoma City on Tuesday afternoon, putting them in town for media day on Wednesday and some final preparations before Game 1. Recapping the OKC-Indiana series — Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. — March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. Stories of note — Ashley Kerr wins a lot of titles. She's Mark Daigneault's wife — Two teams, two paths, one destination — Haliburton. Gilgeous-Alexander took long roads to stardom — The Pacers are snakebitten no more SGA is the MVP A recap of Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. The most likely series outcome, according to BetMGM's odds, is Thunder in five games (+200). NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. Thursday — Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT Sunday — Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT June 11 — Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 — Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 — Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 — Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 — Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT (And good news: No NBA Finals games conflict with Stanley Cup Final dates!) Key upcoming events June 25 — NBA draft, first round. June 26 — NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day — The Thunder are the 19th team in NBA history to finish a regular season with a winning percentage of .800 or better. Of the previous 18, 12 won the NBA Finals. — The Pacers are a winning franchise again. Earlier in these playoffs, the team's all-time winning percentage — regular season and playoff games in its NBA era — went back over .500. The Pacers (2,115-2,109 all-time entering Game 1) will finish this season over .500 all-time, the first time that's been the case at season's end in five years. Quote of the day 'We've seen the tough days, honestly. It was not fun to go out there and losing a game by 20 or whatever. And losing that many games in a row and all that, for me, on my end, it was more like fuel and motivation.' — Thunder forward Luguentz Dort, on the team's turnaround in recent years. ___
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NBA Finals guide: When the games are, how to watch, what the odds are
Oklahoma City Thunder players and coaches celebrate after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) Oklahoma City Thunder players and coaches celebrate after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner holds the trophy as players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) The NBA Finals are set: It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers clinched their trip with a win over the New York Knicks on Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Advertisement The Thunder swept the two head-to-head meetings between the clubs this season. Game 1 of the finals is Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Recapping the OKC-Indiana series — Dec. 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 points and the Thunder erase an early double-digit deficit, pulling away in the second half to beat the Pacers 120-114. Andrew Nembhard scores 23 for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton is held to four points. — March 29: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 and the Thunder win 132-111. Haliburton leads the Pacers with 18, and both teams have six players finish in double figures. SGA is the MVP A recap of Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's winning of the NBA MVP award. Advertisement The story: Gilgeous-Alexander tops Jokic for MVP award The reaction: SGA tears up when talking about his wife Steve Nash speaks: Canada's 1st MVP thrilled to see SGA follow him The notebook: Jokic finishes top-2 again, Giannis' streak ends, LeBron gets votes Betting odds Oklahoma City (-700) is a big favorite to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Indiana's odds are set at +500. The Thunder are an early 9.5-point favorite over Indiana for Game 1. NBA Finals schedule All games of the NBA Finals will be aired on ABC. June 5 — Game 1, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 8 — Game 2, Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. EDT Advertisement June 11 — Game 3, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 13 — Game 4, Oklahoma City at Indiana, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 16 — Game 5, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 19 — Game 6, Oklahoma City at Indiana, if necessary, 8:30 p.m. EDT June 22 — Game 7, Indiana at Oklahoma City, if necessary, 8 p.m. EDT (And good news: No NBA Finals games conflict with Stanley Cup Final dates!) Key upcoming events June 25 — NBA draft, first round. June 26 — NBA draft, second round. Stats of the day — Indiana is the only team yet to face elimination in these playoffs. — This is the second time a No. 1 seed (Oklahoma City) has met a No. 4 seed (Indiana) in the NBA Finals. Both previous times were Lakers-Celtics matchups, one in 2010 and the other in 1969. Both went seven games, both saw the Lakers as the No. 1 seed out of the Western Conference (or division, as they were called in 1969), the Celtics won in 1969 (Bill Russell's final game as a player and 11th championship) and the Lakers won in 2010 (Kobe Bryant's fifth and final title). Quote of the day 'We've got our work cut out for us." — Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. ___ AP NBA:
