Indiana Pacers to face Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals: Schedule, tickets, and how to watch

The Indiana Pacers are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 24 years after defeating the New York Knicks in a heated Knicks vs Pacers playoff series. They sealed the win in Game 6 at Madison Square Garden, where Tyrese Haliburton's stats dazzled fans, putting up 26 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds in a commanding 125-108 victory.


It was a tough break for the Knicks, who had made a deep playoff run thanks to stellar performances by Jalen Brunson. Despite averaging 32.4 points per game in the series, Brunson exited early in Game 6 due to a hand injury, altering the rhythm of the Knicks vs Pacers matchup.


With the win, Indiana advances to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have made headlines by reaching their first Finals since 2012. The best-of-seven series starts on Thursday, June 5, with the Thunder holding home-court advantage thanks to their league-best 68–14 record.


The NBA finals will follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the Thunder holding home-court advantage.

What to expect from the Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder final

This year’s finals feature two franchises hungry for their first NBA title. The Pacers have rebuilt impressively, with Haliburton emerging as their franchise cornerstone, traded in 2022 for Domantas Sabonis, who had been acquired from OKC in the original Paul George trade.

The Thunder, led by MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are also reaping the rewards of that 2019 deal that sent George to the Clippers in exchange for Gilgeous-Alexander and multiple picks.

The schedule for the Pacers vs Thunder final match is as follows:

• Game 1: Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET at Oklahoma City
  
  
  
• Game 2: Sunday, June 8, 8:00 p.m. ET at Oklahoma City
  
  
  
• Game 3: Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET at Indiana
  
  
  
• Game 4: Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET at Indiana
  
  
  
• Game 5: Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET at Oklahoma City (if necessary)
  
  
  
• Game 6: Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET at Indiana (if necessary)
  
  
  
• Game 7: Sunday, June 22, 8:00 p.m. ET at Oklahoma City (if necessary)
  

Ticket information:

Fans eager to witness this historic Pacers vs Thunder match purchase tickets through various platforms:

• SeatGeek: Offers a range of ticket options with interactive seat maps and Deal Score ratings to help fans find the best value.
  
  
  
• Vivid Seats: Provides tickets backed by a 100% Buyer Guarantee, with prices varying based on seating and demand.
  
  
  
• Ticketmaster: As the official ticketing partner of the NBA, it offers verified tickets for all Finals games.
  
  
  
• NBA Tickets: The NBA's official ticket marketplace provides access to both primary and resale tickets for the Finals.
  

Broadcast information:

All NBA Finals games between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will be broadcast nationally on ABC, and streaming will be available through ESPN platforms.