NBA's OKC triumphed in game five, edging nearer to capturing the championship title.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of NBA glory, securing a 3-2 series lead against the Indiana Pacers following a 120-109 home victory in Game 5 of the playoff finals on Monday night. After a seesaw battle, the Thunder held a commanding 59-45 halftime advantage.
The Thunder, former champions as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979, stand on the precipice of another title. The decisive Game 6 is set for Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Indiana Pacers’ home arena, airing on ABC and available for streaming on ESPN+ at 8:30 p.m. ET.
If the Pacers defy the odds and win Game 6, a Sunday, June 22, 2025 showdown at the Oklahoma City Thunder's home arena will decide the championship. Broadcast details for a potential Game 7 are identical to those for the series thus far.
With standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams[3], the Thunder are poised to take the next step on the road to glory. The Pacers must summon their best efforts to force a Game 7 and extend the series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the verge of another NBA title, will face a crucial Game 6 in basketball on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with the NBA finals potentially extending to a Game 7 if necessary, to be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, depending on the Pacers' response, as these two teams battle it out in the NBA league.
