The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is up for grabs. Will the Indiana Pacers win the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history? Or will the Oklahoma City Thunder reign victorious for the first time since 1979, when the team was still the Seattle SuperSonics?
Meanwhile, the Pacers are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000, thanks in part to All-NBA Third Team guard Tyrese Haliburton, who averaged 21.0 points, 10.5 assists and 6.0 rebounds in six games vs. the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Thunder swept the Pacers in the regular season, winning both matchups. Gilgeous-Alexander had 45 points in the Thunder’s 120-114 win over the Pacers in Indiana on Dec. 26 and dropped 33 at home in Oklahoma City’s 132-111 win over Indiana on March 29.
It all adds up to a must-see Game 1. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
TV: ABC
Stream: Fubo, Sling TV
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Where is Game 1 between Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1 odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to take a 1-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Wednesday, June 4):
Spread: Thunder (-9.5)
Moneyline: Thunder (-450); Pacers (+340)
Over/under: 231.5
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals series odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 1 as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, according to BetMGM (odds as of Wednesday, June 4)
Series winner: Thunder (-700); Pacers (+500)
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals picks: USA Today staff predictions
USA TODAY: Every expert picks the Thunder
All of the NBA experts at USA Today Sports picked the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals
Scooby Axson: Thunder in five
Cydney Henderson: Thunder in six
Jordan Mendoza: Thunder in six
Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
Heather Tucker: Thunder in five
James Williams: Thunder in six
Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five
