Time Time in NBAwith Oklahoma City Thunder and their Indiana Pacers To “fight” for the champion’s title, in one of the most exciting couples of recent years.
This year’s NBA champion will succeed Boston Celtics, in the turn between the Thunders and Pacers expected to be huge anxiety. The first game is scheduled to take place at Oklahoma’s Paycom Center and is scheduled for Friday morning (6/6/26, 3:30).
The Thunders have won 1 championship (1979) and have another 3 appearances in finals, most recent in 2012 (1978, 1996). For their part, the Pacers have never won the trophy, having played in the finals only once (2000).
Oklahoma City Thunder: The top defense of the league on the road to the top
The Thunder made an impressive season, recording 68 wins and just 14 defeats – the league’s top record. Leaded by the MVP of the year, Sei Gilzie-Alexander (32.7 points), Mark Daignolt’s team was based on steel defense and team consistency to reach the finals, excluding Denver Naggets and Denver.
On the side of the Gilji-Alexander, the Jaylen Williams (All-Star, All-NBA third team, All-Defensive Second Group), Chet Holmgren (15.0 Points, 8.6 Ribs, 2.2 Blocks) and Defasted “Outpator” Basic pillars of their game. The Thunders reach the finals for the first time since 2012 and seem more mature than ever to claim the trophy.
Indiana Pacers: The attack that terrorizes every defense
On the other hand, the Pacers come with the momentum of their leading course in the East. Rick Carlyil’s team is based on a quick, rhythmic and highly productive style of play, deserving its participation in the finals for the first time after 2000.
With an aggressive “maestro” Tairis Haliberton (18.6 points, 9.2 assists), and next to him the experienced Pascal Siakham (20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds), Indiana excluded Bucks, Cavaliers and the Knicks in turn. The high attack assessment (116.5), the desire and the speed turn the Pacers into a real threat to the best defense.
Miles Turner (15.6 points, 2.0 blocks) and Aron Nismith (12.0 points) are also significant, enhancing the depth and flexibility of the team.
The NBA 2025 final schedule
Game 1: Friday, June 6th 03:30 am
Game 2: Monday, June 9, 03:00 am
Game 3: Thursday, June 12th 03:30 am
Game 4: Saturday, June 14th 03:30 am
Game 5: Tuesday, June 17th 03:30 am*
Game 6: Friday, June 20th 03:30 am*
Game 7: Monday, June 23*03: 00 am*
Asterisk games will be made if there is no champion in 4 wins
How did they get to the finals
Oklahoma City Thunder
Normal period: 68-14 (1st in the West)
1st Round: 4-0 Vs Grizzlies
2nd round: 4-3 vs Nuggets
West Fit: 4-1 vs Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers
Normal period: 50-32 (4th in the East)
1st Round: 4-1 vs Bucks
2nd round: 4-1 vs Cavaliers
East Fit: 4-2 vs Knicks