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The 2025 NBA Finals are here, and this year is gearing up to be a year like no other. The Oklahoma City Thunder is facing Indiana Pacers on Thursday 5th of June at 8:30PM (Friday 6th of June 1:30AM (GMT)). Both teams have fought for their place at the final and we can’t wait to see who will be crowned the 2025 NBA Champions!
If you’re new to basketball and you thought now would be a good idea to get into it then you’ve certainly made the right decision. If you aren’t new, then this will be a reminder for how both teams got here, who to look out for, the scheduled, betting markets.. essentially anything and everything you need to know before the start of this NBA series this Thursday.
Who’s in the 2025 NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder have been on fire all season! They finished with a mind blowing 68-14 record and essentially steamrolled the Western Conference. With a perfect mix of young talent and experienced pro’s Thunder are really impressing this season. Lead by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, Thunder has the most wins in one season by over 30+ points in NBA history. However, they have always been known for their dominance in the Western Conference, this is the first time in more than a decade Thunder are in the NBA finals. Will this be the year they assert their dominance over the whole of America?
Indiana Pacers
Now here’s a team that has turned heads this season. The Indiana Pacers weren’t exactly favourites when the NBA playoffs began, but they’ve proved everyone wrong. After a rocky start to the season, going 10-15 early on, they’ve completely flipped the script. Led by the sharp mind of Tyrese Haliburton and the energy of Pascal Siakam, the Pacers have gone from underdogs to legit title contenders. This is their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years, and they’re hungry for it. They’ve had a Cinderella run through the Eastern Conference and they’re not just here to make up the numbers – they’re here to win.
Who to Watch in this 2025 NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The MVP Shai has been sensational all season, dropping big points and making plays look easy. If Thunder win this, you can bet he’ll be front and centre holding that trophy.
Jalen Williams
Maybe not as hyped as SGA, but just as important. He’s the kind of player who can sneak in 20+ points and make a huge defensive stop when it counts. Watch him closely.
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton
The heart and soul of this Pacers team. His leadership, court vision, and playmaking have carried the team through some tight NBA playoff games. He’s not afraid of the big moment.
Pascal Siakam
A former NBA champion with Toronto, Siakam brings Finals experience – and the Pacers will need every bit of that. Look for him to step up on both ends of the court.
Route To The NBA Final
The Thunder cruised through the Western Conference with dominant wins over the Lakers, Suns, and Nuggets. Their depth, speed, and three-point shooting made them almost unstoppable, and they only dropped four games across three playoff series.
The Pacers, on the other hand, had a much more dramatic route. They battled through the Bucks, the Knicks, and finally outlasted the Celtics in an intense seven-game series. Each win felt like a mini miracle, and that underdog spirit is exactly what’s got them here.
UK NBA Series Schedule
Here’s when the NBA games are on (GMT):
Game 1: Pacers at Thunder – Friday 6th June, 1:30AM
Game 2: Pacers at Thunder – Monday 9th June, 1:00AM
Game 3: Thunder at Pacers – Thursday 12th June, 1:30AM
Game 4: Thunder at Pacers – Saturday 14th June, 1:30AM
Game 5: Pacers at Thunder – Tuesday 17th June, 1:30AM
Game 6: Thunder at Pacers – Friday 20th June, 1:30AM
Game 7: Pacers at Thunder – Monday 23rd June, 1:00AM
NBA Finals Betting Markets
Looking to add a bit of spice to the finals? Here’s what the odds are saying at Casino Kings:
Match Winner:
- Indiana Pacers – 3/1
- Oklahoma City Thunder – 2/9
Match Result (Regular Time):
- Indiana Pacers – 7/2
- Draw – 14/1
- Oklahoma City Thunder – 27/100
All these odds are subject to change.
Thunder are clear favourites here, but if the Pacers continue their miracle run, those odds could start shifting really fast. If you’re a fan of sports betting, then you’ll want to get stuck in this one. Keep an eye on the full NBA Championship odds throughout the series, there’s still a lot of basketball to be played
NNA Finals: Final Thoughts
This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting NBA Finals in recent memory. A rising juggernaut in the Thunder versus a resilient, comeback-hungry Pacers team. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the first time, this series has everything: stars, storylines, history in the making!
So grab your jerseys, cancel your early morning meetings, and get ready, the road to crowning the 2025 NBA Champions starts now.
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