The 2025 NBA Finals are set to begin on 6th June between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC). Thunder finished with a win-loss record of 68–14, putting them first in the Western Conference regular season. Meanwhile, despite a slow start, the Pacers clinched a position in the playoffs and have reached their first Finals since 2000.
The matches will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the first two games in Oklahoma City, followed by two matches in Indianapolis. If the score gets tied, three more matches will be played. Game 1 tips off at 1:30 AM (UK time) on 6th June at the Paycom Center, Oklahoma.
Neither team has won the NBA championship in the last 10 years. This year, OKC is led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rising star Jalen Williams. Indiana has standout players like Tyrese Haliburton and MVP Pascal Siakam.
Which team will win basketball’s ultimate prize? Below, we give you the NBA Finals: Pacers vs Thunder preview, lineup, form, and head-to-head stats.
Where to Watch the NBA Finals Live in the UK
Fans in the UK can catch the action on TNT Sports or subscribe to the NBA League Pass to watch the games directly on the NBA website.
Match Days and Times (in British Summer Time)
- Game 1: 6th June at 1:30 am
- Game 2: 9th June at 1:00 am
- Game 3: 12th June at 1:30 am
- Game 4: 14th June at 1:30 am
- Game 5 (if necessary): 17th June at 1:30 am
- Game 6 (if necessary): 20th June at 1:30 am
- Game 7 (if necessary): 23rd June at 1:30 am
Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 will be hosted at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma, and the remaining matches will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Indiana Pacers: Analysis and Team Preview
The Indiana Pacers finished the regular season with a 50-32 win-loss record. This was their first 50-win season since 2013/14. Despite finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers inched their way to the finals under the leadership of All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton. Point forward Pascal Siakam earned the Eastern Conference Finals MVP title after averaging 20.2 points per game.
Roster
- Guards: RayJ Dennis (#10), Quenton Jackson (#29), Ben Sheppard (#26)
- Point guard: Tyrese Haliburton (#0), T.J. McConnell (#9), Andrew Nembhard (#2)
- Shooting guard: Bennedict Mathurin (#00)
- Center: Thomas Bryant (#3), Tony Bradley (#13), Myles Turner (#33)
- Forward: Jarace Walker (#5), Enrique Freeman (#8), Johnny Furphy (#12)
- Shooting forward: Isaiah Jackson (#22), Aaron Nesmith (#23)
- Point forward: Pascal Siakam (#43), Obi Toppin (#1)
Injury Report
- Jarace Walker: Ankle injury; ruled out for the first two Finals games.
- Isaiah Jackson: Torn Achilles; ruled out for the entire season.
2025 Transactions
April
- Assigned, then recalled F Johnny Furphy from the Indiana Mad Ants of the G League.
March
- Signed C Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract.
- Signed C Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract.
February
- Signed C Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract.
January
- Waived G Tristen Newton.
Leading Players
| Blocks (average per match) | Myles Turner | 2.0 |
| Steals (average per match) | Tyrese Haliburton | 1.4 |
| Assists (average per match) | Tyrese Haliburton | 9.2 |
| Rebounds (average per match) | Pascal Siakam | 6.9 |
| Points | Pascal Siakam | 20.2 |
Indiana Pacers: Playoff Results
- Defeated New York Knicks 4–2 (6-game aggregate score)
- Defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 4–1 (5-game aggregate score)
- Defeated Milwaukee Bucks 4–1 (5-game aggregate score)
Oklahoma City Thunder: Analysis and Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished first in the Western Conference with a 0.829 winning percentage. This is the team’s first Finals appearance since 2012.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging a league-best 32.7 points per game. Forward guard Jalen Williams earned his first All-Star selection and was named to the All-NBA Third Team. The Thunder have an excellent roster featuring top players like Caruso, Lu Dort, and Chet Holmgren.
Roster
- Guards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Jersey #2), Luguentz Dort (#5), Alex Caruso (#9), Isaiah Joe (#11), Adam Flagler (#14), Aaron Wiggins (#21), Cason Wallace (#22), Ajay Mitchell (#25), NikolaTopić (#44), Alex Ducas (#88)
- Guard-Forwards: Jalen Williams (#8), Kenrich Williams (#34)
- Forwards: Dillon Jones (#3), Jaylin Williams (#6), Ousmane Dieng (#13)
- Center Forwards: Chet Holmgren (#7), Isaiah Hartenstein (#55)
- Center: Branden Carlson (#15)
Injury Report
- Nikola Topic: Knee injury; ruled out for the season.
Leading Players
| Blocks (average per match) | Chet Holmgren | 2.2 |
| Assists (average per match) | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6.4 |
| Rebounds (average per match) | Isaiah Hartenstein | 10.7 |
| Steals (average per match) | Cason Wallace | 1.8 |
| Points | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32.7 |
2025 Transactions
February
- Waived F Daniel Theis
- Signed Ajay Mitchell to a rest-of-season contract
- Signed C Branden Carlson to a two-way contract.
January
- Signed C Branden Carlson to a 10-day contract.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Playoff Results
- Defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 4–1 (5-game aggregate score)
- Defeated Denver Nuggets 4–3 (7-game aggregate score)
- Defeated Memphis Grizzlies 4–0 (4-game aggregate score)
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Form Guide and Season Average
| Indiana Pacers | Stats | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 1st | Position | 1st |
| 12 | Wins | 12 |
| 4 | Losses | 4 |
| 0.75 | Winning Percentage | 0.75 |
| 18.5 | Points off Turnover | 23.8 |
| 11.3 | Second Chance Points | 13.8 |
| 15.5 | Fast Break Points | 17.8 |
| 44.6 | Points in the Paint | 50.6 |
| 117.4 | Points Per Game | 117.1 |
| 39.6 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 |
| 28.1 | Assists Per Game | 25.3 |
| 5.6 | Blocks Per Game | 5.6 |
| 7.5 | Steals Per Game | 10.8 |
| 49.7 | Field Goal % | 46.4 |
| 214 | Three Pointers Made | 201 |
| 40.1 | Three Point Percentage | 33.6 |
| 79.8 | Free Throw Percentage | 79.0 |
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Head-to-Head
The Pacers and Thunder have played against each other 22 times in the last 10 years, with the Indiana Pacers winning 13 games and the Thunder winning nine. In their last 10 fixtures, Thunder won four games while Pacers won six.
Recent head-to-head results:
- 29 March 2025: Thunder 132–111 Pacers
- 26 December 2024: Thunder 120–104 Pacers
- 5 April 2024: Thunder 112–126 Pacers
- 12 March 2024: Thunder 111–121 Pacers
- 31 March 2023: Thunder 117–121 Pacers
- 18 January 2023: Thunder 126–106 Pacers
- 25 February 2022: Thunder 52–43 Pacers
- 28 January 2022: Thunder 110–113 Pacers
- 1 May 2021: Thunder 95–152 Pacers
- 21 April 2021: Thunder 116–122 Pacers
Thunder claimed a decisive 132-111 victory in their last matchup as the Pacers struggled to contain OKC’s high-powered offense. However, the Pacers lead the playoff season in the number of assists, three-pointers, and field goal percentages. Both teams have strong players, so bettors should be prepared for a close match.
Odds as per 7bet
Money Line
| Indiana Pacers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 57/20 | 4/15 |
Total Points (Over/Under/ Exact)
| Over 230 | Exact 230 | Under 230 |
| 20/23 | 20/1 | 5/6 |
Double Chance
| OKC Thunder or Draw | OKC Thunder or Ind Pacers | Ind Pacers or Draw |
| 4/19 | 1/25 | 11/5 |
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