The Pacers (1-0) have kicked the door wide open in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Thunder (0-1) and now sit in the driver’s seat with a golden chance to build serious momentum before the series heads to Indy.
Thursday’s Game 1 in Oklahoma City was a barnburner, with Indiana clawing back from a 15-point hole in the final quarter to snatch a stunning 111-110 victory from the jaws of defeat.
All-NBA floor general Tyrese Haliburton once again proved he’s built for the big stage, burying a cold-blooded 21-footer with just 0.3 seconds left, Indiana’s first lead of the night and the only one that mattered.
The Thunder rolled the dice with a smaller starting five, slotting in Cason Wallace over the towering 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein. Whether OKC sticks with that setup in Game 2 or opts for a shake-up remains to be seen.
Both squads will hit the practice court Saturday, with media sessions lined up as the chess match between these two surging franchises continues.
Who will claim Game 2? Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers, including broadcast information and start time.
Thunder vs. Pacers radio station
- National radio stations: SiriusXM channel 86, 81
- Thunder radio stations: WWLS-The Sports Animal (98.1 FM)
- Pacers radio stations: 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan
You can listen to the Thunder vs. Pacers live on SiriusXM. Team broadcasts will be available on channels 86 (Thunder) and 81 (Pacers).
Basketball fans in the local markets can listen to the game on WWLS-The Sports Animal (98.1 FM) and 93.5 & 107.5 The Fan.
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Thunder vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT
Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Indiana continued its success on the road with a stunning victory in Game 1; the Pacers are now 7-2 away from home in the playoffs. The victory in Game 1 marked Indiana’s first win in the NBA Finals since Game 5 of the 2000 NBA Finals, fueled by Jalen Rose (32 points) and Reggie Miller (25 points).
Oklahoma City dropped Game 1 on its home floor for the second time in four series this postseason. The Thunder are yet to lose consecutive games in the playoffs.
Thunder vs. Pacers series schedule
(1) Thunder vs. (5) Pacers
Indiana leads series 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 | — | — |
| June 8 | Game 2: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 11 | Game 3: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 13 | Game 4: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 16 | Game 5: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 19 | Game 6: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 22 | Game 7: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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