The 2025 NBA Finals are set with an unexpected matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Game 1 tips off on June 5 in Oklahoma City, following dominant playoff runs by both teams. Viewers can catch the action on ABC and various streaming platforms as these young, talented teams battle for the championship.
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