NBA Finals 2025: Pacers Take Control with Thrilling Game 1 Win
The Indiana Pacers have taken a 1-0 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals after a thrilling 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. According to a report by USA Today, the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton led the team to a double-digit comeback victory, capped off by a game-winning shot to defeat the Thunder.
Haliburton had an impressive all-around performance, scoring 14 points (6-of-13 FG, 2-of-7 3PT), grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out six assists. Pascal Siakam also contributed a double-double with a team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Pacers’ win was marked by 25 turnovers forced by the Thunder, the most Indiana has surrendered all postseason long.
Despite being in control for much of Game 1, the Thunder found themselves conceding the Pacers’ first lead of the game with just 0.3 seconds remaining after Haliburton’s go-ahead field goal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points (14-of-30 FG, 3-of-6 3PT), five rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Luguentz Dort also had a notable performance with 15 points, four rebounds, and four steals.
The Thunder will look to even the series at home on Sunday in Game 2. As per USA Today, the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, and fans can also stream it on Fubo (which offers a free trial) and SlingTV.
Game 2 Details
- Date: Sunday, June 8
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Streaming: Fubo, SlingTV
The 2025 NBA Finals schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.
- Game 3: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m. (June 11)
- Game 4: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m. (June 13)
- Game 5: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m. (June 16)*
- Game 6: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m. (June 19)*
- Game 7: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m. (June 22)*
The Pacers’ win in Game 1 has put them in a strong position to take the series. However, the Thunder will look to bounce back and level the series in Game 2. As noted by USA Today, the Thunder’s Game 1 collapse was wild, and it remains to be seen how concerned Oklahoma City should be going into Game 2.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s panic meter is certainly high after Game 1, but it’s early days yet in the series. As the For The Hoops crew discussed, the Thunder’s collapse in Game 1 was a significant setback, but they will look to regroup and come back strong in Game 2.
In conclusion, the Indiana Pacers have taken control of the 2025 NBA Finals with a thrilling Game 1 win. The Thunder will look to even the series in Game 2, which will be broadcast nationally on ABC on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can stream the game on Fubo and SlingTV. USA Today reported that the Pacers’ win was marked by impressive performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam.
Source: USA Today – https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/06/07/nba-finals-game-2-thunder-pacers-tv-time-how-to-watch/84036771007/
