Watching NBA Finals in UK and US: Follow these steps as Indiana Pacers lock horns with Oklahoma City Thunder
The 2025 NBA Finals are here, and it's a thrilling matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. This game marks a significant milestone for the Pacers, as they aim to break their streak of being one of ten teams in the NBA to never win a championship[5].
Tyrese Haliburton and the gang are out to make history and be remembered as franchise icons for the Pacers. It's been quite a journey for the team since their last Finals appearance in 2000, when they were defeated by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal's Los Angeles Lakers in six games[5].
Meanwhile, the Thunder are the second-youngest team to reach the Finals over the last 70 seasons, with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting his sights on glory. He'll be aiming to win the ring that the legendary trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden couldn't bring back to Oklahoma City[6].
So, want to catch all the action? Here's how you can tune in:
United States (US)
For friends in the US, Game 1 is set to start at 8:30pm ET on Thursday, June 5. Following games in the series will start at 8pm or 8:30pm ET[7].
United Kingdom (UK)
Over in the UK, catch the NBA Finals on the NBA League Pass or TNT Sports. The standard NBA League Pass will cost £18.99 monthly, while the League Pass Premium is available for £24.99. For more details, check here.
Game 1 action will get going at 1:30am BST, 5 hours ahead of ET. UK fans can also watch live on TNT Sports and discovery+ via TV or online. To find out more prices and how to sign up, visit here.
NBA Finals: Full schedule
- Game 1: Thursday, June 5
- Game 2: Sunday, June 8
- Game 3: Wednesday, June 11
- Game 4: Friday, June 13
- Game 5: Monday, June 16 (if necessary)
- Game 6: Thursday, June 19 (if necessary)
- Game 7: Sunday, June 22 (if necessary)
NBA Finals: Route through the Playoffs
Indiana Pacers* First Round: Pacers 4-1 Bucks* Eastern Conference Semi-finals: Pacers 4-1 Cavaliers* Eastern Conference Finals: Pacers 4-2 Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder* First Round: Thunder 4-0 Grizzlies* Western Conference Semi-finals: Thunder 4-3 Nuggets* Western Conference Finals: Thunder 4-1 Timberwolves
NBA Finals: What's been said?
After the Pacers reached the NBA Finals, Haliburton said, "I'm really proud of this group. We had a tough showing last game as a group. We wanted to respond. I'm just so proud of this group, and I don't even have words right now."[8]
Eastern Conference Finals MVP, Pascal Siakam, added, "After a bad Game 5, we wanted to bounce back. And I have 100 per cent belief in my teammates. Whenever we're down, we always find a way, and we did that tonight."[9]
Thunder's superstar Gilgeous-Alexander didn't want to focus too much on their Western Conference success. He said, "This is a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more work to do to get to our ultimate goal, so let's buckle up and get ready. That's all that I'm focused on. This isn't the end of our road."[10]
So, are you ready to witness these two powerhouse teams face off? Get ready for a nail-biting series!
While the 2025 NBA Finals sees the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder go head-to-head, Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates strive to etch their names as legendary figures in the Pacers' history, echoing sentiments from their last Finals appearance against Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal's Los Angeles Lakers in 2000. On the other side, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder aims to achieve a feat that the legendary trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden couldn't manage - winning the NBA championship for Oklahoma City. Tune in to catch the action and witness these two powerhouse teams duel it out.
