The 2025 NBA Finals continue on Sunday, June 8, between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder with a surprising team holding a 1-0 series lead.
Through much of Game 1, the Thunder showed why it entered the finals as the clear favorite, leading by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter until the Pacers pulled off a dramatic comeback.
Tyrese Haliburton, who contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, gave the Pacers the lead with 0.3 seconds remaining in the contest with a clutch jumper. It would be enough to secure the shocking 111-110 win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a prolific night for Oklahoma City, dropping 38 points on 14-for-30 shooting. Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana, posting 19 points on 7-for-15 from the field.
It all adds up to a must-see Game 2. USA TODAY Sports - including NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt from Oklahoma City and NBA reporter Lorenzo Reyes - will provide the latest updates, highlights, analysis and more throughout the game. Follow along.
What time is Thunder vs Pacers game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers for Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
- TV: ABC
- Stream: Fubo (free trial) | Sling TV
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Where is Game 2 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Pacers forward Jarace Walker remains out
OKLAHOMA CITY — Pacers second-year forward Jarace Walker (sprained right ankle) is out for Game 2, and Indiana coach Rick Carlisle it not sure if he can return for this series.
"He's doing better but he's not close to playing," Carlisle said. "He's on one crutch. Hopefully going to be off crutches in the next day or so. I mean, it's a long series. It's 18 days. He's young. There's a possibility he could get back. But right now, it's been nine days, I think, since it happened. He's not there yet." ‒ Jeff Zillgitt
NBA Finals logo: Why isn't the iconic logo on the court?
As Game 1 of the NBA Finals began at Paycom Center, discerning fans on social media asked: “Why aren’t there NBA Finals logos on the court?”
For the most part – there are two exceptions – the NBA has not placed Finals logos on the court since the 2014 Finals.
Some fans clamored to see a court that matched the magnitude of the event – meaning they didn’t want to see a court that was no different than a regular-season game. It was pointed out that the league’s NBA Cup court has logos on it for the in-season tournament.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver took note of the comments and explained.
USA TODAY Sports's Jeff Zillgitt breaks down why the logo is absent from the court this series.
Thunder vs Pacers odds: Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to even the series 1-1 with the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7):
- Spread: Thunder (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Thunder (-625); Pacers (+450)
- Over/under: 228.5
NBA championship odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Game 2 as the favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers, according to BetMGM (odds as of Saturday, June 7)
- Series winner: Thunder (-350); Pacers (+275)
Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals picks: USA TODAY staff predictions
USA TODAY: Every expert picks the Thunder
Ahead of the series opener, all of the NBA experts at USA TODAY Sports picked the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals
- Scooby Axson: Thunder in five
- Cydney Henderson: Thunder in six
- Jordan Mendoza: Thunder in six
- Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder in six
- Heather Tucker: Thunder in five
- James Williams: Thunder in six
- Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder in five
Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, expert picks for NBA Finals Game 2
USA TODAY: Nearly every expert picks the Thunder in Game 2
- Scooby Axson: Pacers 124, Thunder 117
- Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 104, Pacers 92
- Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 111, Pacers 102
- Heather Tucker: Thunder 117, Pacers 110
- James Williams: Thunder 115, Pacers 95
- Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 120, Pacers 109
Thunder vs. Pacers Game 2 TV channel
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers at 8 p.m. ET with coverage on ABC.
How to stream NBA Finals Game 2: Thunder vs. Pacers
Game 2 between the Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans also can stream the action with Sling TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
NBA Finals schedule: Pacers vs. Thunder
- Game 1, June 5: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2, June 8: Pacers at Thunder
- Game 3, June 11: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
- Game 4, June 13: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.
- Game 5, June 16: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 6, June 19: Thunder at Pacers | ABC, Fubo | 8:30 p.m.*
- Game 7, June 22: Pacers at Thunder | ABC, Fubo | 8 p.m.*
All times Eastern; *-if necessary
Updated NBA Finals MVP odds
Odds via BetMGM on Saturday, June 7.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (-300)
- Tyrese Haliburton (+340)
- Pascal Siakam (+1300)
- Jalen Williams (+6600)
- Chet Holmgren (+15000)
- Myles Turner (+15000)
- Andrew Nembhard (+15000)
How many Finals have the Thunder won?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one NBA Championship. It came in 1979 when the franchise was located in Seattle as the SuperSonics. It has not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
How many Finals have the Pacers won?
The Indiana Pacers have not won an NBA Championship. It has two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).
Full OKC Thunder roster for NBA Finals
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Chet Holmgren
- Jalen Williams
- Luguentz Dort
- Alex Caruso
- Isaiah Joe
- Cason Wallace
- Jaylin Williams
- Aaron Wiggins
- Kenrich Williams
- Isaiah Hartenstein
- Ousmane Diang
- Nikola Topic
- Ajay Mitchell
- Dillon Jones
Full Indiana Pacers roster for NBA Finals
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Pascal Siakam
- Myles Turner
- Benedict Mathurin
- Obi Toppin
- Andrew Nebhard
- Aaron Nesmith
- T.J. McConnell
- Isaiah Jackson
- Jarace Walker
- Ben Sheppard
- Johnny Furphy
- James Johnson
- Thomas Bryant
Who are the referees for Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Game 2?
Official assignments are announced at 9 a.m. on the day of the game. Here are the referees assigned to the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Tony Brothers (14th Finals)
- David Guthrie (eighth Finals)
- James Capers (13th Finals)
- Ben Taylor (first Finals)
- Marc Davis (14th Finals)
- Josh Tiven (sixth Finals)
- Tyler Ford (first Finals)
- James Williams (fifth Finals)
- Scott Foster (18th Finals)
- Sean Wright (second Finals)
- John Goble (ninth Finals)
- Zach Zarba (12th Finals)
NBA playoff bracket
Eastern Conference finals
- No. 4 Indiana Pacers def. No. 3 New York Knicks, 4-2
Western Conference finals
- No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder def. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1
NBA Finals
- No. 4 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (Pacers lead series 1-0)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Finals Game 2 updates: Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, time, where to watch
Reporting by Jeff Zillgitt, Lorenzo Reyes and Heather Tucker, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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