
Pacers and Thunder NBA Finals is better than it’s ‘small-market’ billing
USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the star-studded NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The 2025 NBA Finals continue on June 7 with a surprising team holding a 1-0 series lead between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Through much of Game 1, the Thunder showed why it entered the finals as the clear favorite, leading by as much as 15 points in the fourth quarter until the Pacers pulled off a dramatic comeback.
Tyrese Haliburton, who contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds, gave the Pacers the lead with 0.3 seconds remaining in the contest with a clutch jumper. It would be enough to secure the shocking 111-110 win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an otherwise-prolific night for Oklahoma City, dropping 38 points on 14-for-30 shooting. Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana, posting 19 points on 7-for-15 from the field.
It all adds up to a must-see Game 2. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, highlights, wild plays, analysis, and more throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is Thunder vs Pacers game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers for Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 1
Watch the NBA Finals with Fubo
Where is Game 2 between Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to even the series 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7):
- Spread: Thunder (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Thunder (-625); Pacers (+450)
- Over/under: 228.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 2 as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7)
- Series winner: Thunder (-350); Pacers (+275)