Thunder storm past Timberwolves in WCF, punch ticket to NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked as dominant as ever after closing out the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, trip to NBA Finals awaits.
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The NBA Finals have been set, and history is in the making as the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Indiana Pacers. Both franchises are on the brink of their first NBA title, adding an extra layer of excitement to this already thrilling matchup.
The Thunder secured their place in the finals with a decisive 124-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. The 2025 NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, excelled during the series, earning the Western Conference MVP title by averaging 35 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game against the Timberwolves.
The Pacers will be making their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000. Indiana dispatched the New York Knicks in six games behind a series MVP performance by Pascal Siakam.
With the stage set for the NBA Finals, anticipation is at its peak. The current predictions and viewing information for the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s showdown against the Indiana Pacers is here.
Oklahoma Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers predictions: NBA Finals predictions
- Scooby Axson: Thunder in five
- Jordan Mendoza: Thunder in six
- Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
- James Williams: Thunder in six
- Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five
Oklahoma Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals odds
According to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, May 31 at 11:45 p.m. ET), the Thunder are favored to win the NBA Finals:
- Moneyline: Thunder (-700); Pacers (+500)
How to watch the NBA Finals
The 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV will air on ABC. Fans can stream it on ESPN+, Fubo, and SlingTV.
- Game 1: Pacers at Thunder (Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 3: Thunder at Pacers (Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*
- Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*
- Game 7: Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m. ET on ABC)*
*-if necessary
