The Indiana Pacers pulled off an unexpected victory in the 2025 NBA playoffs, snatching Game 1 of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
Faced with a significant deficit with under ten minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Pacers rallied to take the lead, finishing with a nail-biting 111-110 win thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater.
Even though the Thunder dominated for much of the game, they now find themselves trailing 0-1 in the series. Tonight’s game represents their final guaranteed home matchup unless the series extends to a Game 5. Back in the second round of this year’s playoffs, the Thunder also lost Game 1 to Denver but went on to win the series in seven games.
Key details about the Thunder vs. Pacers matchup:
- Date and time: June 8th, 8 PM
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DirectV (5-day free trial)
Despite the setback in Game 1, the Thunder remains the favorite to win the NBA Finals at -330 odds.
Here’s what you need to know about Game 2 between the Thunder and the Pacers, including options for watching without a cable subscription.
What time is the game tonight?
Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals will be held on June 5th at 8 PM.
How to watch Thunder vs. Pacers for free:
A popular method for watching live sports, including the NBA Finals, is through DirectV’s 5-day trial. ABC is part of the package, starting at $59.99 per month.
NBA Finals Schedule for Thunder vs. Pacers:
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Thunder vs. Pacers (Sun. June 8, 8 PM, ABC)
- Game 3: Pacers vs. Thunder (June 11, 8:30 PM, ABC)
- Game 4: Pacers vs. Thunder (June 13, 8:30 PM, ABC)
- Game 5: Thunder vs. Pacers (June 16, 8:30 PM, ABC) *
- Game 6: Thunder at Pacers (June 19, 8:30 PM, ABC) *
- Game 7: Pacers vs. Thunder (June 22, 8 PM, ABC) *
*Games 5-7 will only occur if necessary
