After an intense 215 days and 98 matches, the moment of reckoning has arrived. The NBA Finals for 2024-25 features the Oklahoma City Thunder facing off against the Indiana Pacers, and it kicks off tonight!
Your ultimate guide to the series includes a complete preview, editorial predictions, and the TrashTalk Pre-game Show.
The Long-Awaited Showdown
At last! Five days have passed since the Pacers concluded their series against the Knicks, and more than a week since the Thunder decisively eliminated the Wolves. The NBA returns tonight to initiate the final stretch of the season at 2:30 AM at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Excitement is in the air as this unprecedented and thrilling finals series gets underway.
This matchup features a spectacular duel between MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton, showcasing contrasting styles: one team boasts an all-time great defense and a lethal offense, while the other relies on a high-energy, champagne-style attack. The finals highlight two small-market teams, offering a refreshing change and just reward for the hardest-working squads this season, regardless of conference considerations.
Game 1 typically serves as a measuring stick rather than a definitive statement, as teams adjust to one another. However, the Thunder will feel the weight of expectation tonight. As the heavy favorites, Oklahoma City has everything to lose, while the Pacers aim to head back to Indianapolis with a crucial win, adding substance to what promises to be an exhilarating series. If Rick Carlisle’s squad can dictate the pace, success is within reach, but they must beware of falling victim to the defensive powerhouse orchestrated by Mark Daigneault.
Mark your calendars—we’ve endured a grueling season for moments like these, so dress your best and join us tonight!
Series Schedule
- Game 1: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers, Night of June 5-6 (2:30 AM)
- Game 2: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers, Night of June 8-9 (2:00 AM)
- Game 3: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Night of June 11-12 (2:30 AM)
- Game 4: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Night of June 13-14 (2:30 AM)
- Game 5*: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers, Night of June 16-17 (2:30 AM)
- Game 6*: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Night of June 19-20 (2:30 AM)
- Game 7*: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers, Night of June 22-23 (2:00 AM)
*If necessary
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