The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the 2025 NBA Finals series with a commanding 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 on Sunday. The Thunder’s defense effectively stifled Indiana’s offense, while their own scoring was far more efficient compared to their surprising loss in Game 1. The Finals now move to Indianapolis for the crucial Game 3 on Wednesday, with the series tied 1-1.
Neither city has an NBA championship under their belt—the Pacers have yet to capture an NBA title, despite Indiana’s three ABA championships in the 1970s, while the Thunder franchise last won as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979. Since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008, the team has yet to secure a championship. Oklahoma City finished with the best regular-season record at 68 wins as the top Western seed, earning them the opportunity to host four of the seven potential Finals games.
The full 2025 NBA Finals schedule is as follows:
– Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
– Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
– Game 3: Wednesday, June 11 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 pm, ABC/FUBO
– Game 4: Friday, June 13 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 pm, ABC/FUBO
– Game 5: Monday, June 16 | Pacers vs. Thunder | 8:30 pm, ABC/FUBO
– *Game 6: Thursday, June 19 | Thunder vs. Pacers | 8:30 pm, ABC/FUBO
– *Game 7: Sunday, June 22 | Pacers vs. Thunder | 8 pm, ABC/FUBO
(Caesars Sportsbook odds)
– Series odds: Thunder -525, Pacers +400
– Game 3 odds: Thunder -5, over/under: 227.5
Fan Take: This Finals matchup is thrilling because both teams are hungry for their first NBA championship, making every game a historic moment. The series showcases rising talent and competitive spirit that could redefine the league’s landscape for years to come, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
