In this year’s NBA Finals, one city will celebrate its inaugural championship, whether it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Indiana Pacers. Both teams are just four victories away from achieving that milestone.
It’s worth noting that the Thunder has a history dating back to 1979 when they played as the Seattle SuperSonics. The franchise relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008 and, after reaching the Finals in 2012, they are back in the championship chase this season. The Pacers, on the other hand, are making their second appearance in the NBA Finals.
This year’s Finals spotlight will be on two standout point guards: Tyreese Halliburton of the Pacers and the recently crowned MVP, Shay Gilgauss Alexander from the Thunder.
Here’s what to keep in mind about the Thunder vs. Pacers matchup:
- Date and time: June 5th, 8:30 PM
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: DirectV (5-day free trial available)
The Thunder enters the series as the clear favorite, with odds at -800 according to BET365, while the Pacers sit at +550.
When is the Thunder vs. Pacers game?
Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for June 5th at 8 PM.
Watching Thunder vs. Pacers for free:
If you’re looking to catch live sports like the NBA Finals without a cable subscription, a great option is DirectV, which offers a 5-day free trial. ABC is included in the package starting at $59.99 per month.
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Schedule:
- Game 1: Thunder vs. Pacers (June 5th, 8:30 PM, ABC)
- Game 2: Thunder vs. Pacers (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 at Thunder (June 22, 8 PM, ABC)*
*Games 5-7 will only be played if necessary.
