The NBA Finals continue with Game 6 between Thunder and the Pacers. OKC is looking for a championship as they hope Indiana will stay alive.
Rick Carlyle discusses preparations for Game 6 of the NBA Finals
The Pacers head to Game 6 of the NBA Finals, chasing 3-2 in the series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is one game away from winning the franchise’s second NBA Championship. Shy Gilgauss Alexander and Thunder will have the opportunity to secure their title against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis.
The first title was known as Seattle Super Sonics in 1979. The franchise moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.
OKC took a 3-2 lead in the final two games of the series after losing two of the first three games of the series, including the opening in Oklahoma.
Pacers star Tyreese Halliburton scored four points, seven rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes of play in 120-109 Game 5 loss on Monday. He finished 6-for-6 from the field and scored all four points from the free throw line.
Halliburton confirmed Wednesday that he was dealing with calf tensions, but told reporters he hopes to play in Game 6. Pacer’s victory on Monday said it would push the series to Game 7 with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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What time is the Thunder vs Pacer game today?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers for Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis. The game is scheduled for 8:30pm ET.
Where to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5
- time: 8:30pm
- position: Gainbridge Field House (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- tv set: ABC
- stream: fubo, sling TV
Watch the NBA Finals on Fubo
Where is Game 6 between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Indiana Pacers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the potential close-out game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is a favorite to win the series and the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. BetMGM (ODS for Thursday, June 19th):
- Spread it: Thunder (-5.5)
- Money Line: Thunder (-225); Pacers (+185)
- Over/Under:222.5
According to BETMGM, Oklahoma City’s Lightning will be entering Game 6 as its favorite to win the 2025 NBA Finals in Game 6, as of Thursday, June 19th.
- Series winner: Thunder (-3000); Pacer (+1250)
USA Today: All Experts Choose Thunder
Before the series opener, all NBA experts from USA Today Sports chose the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals
- Scooby Axson: Five Thunder
- Jordan Mendaza: Six Thunder
- Lorenzo Reyes: Six Thunder
- James Williams: Six Thunder
- Jeff Zirgitt: Five Thunder
USA Today: Most people choose Thunder in Game 6
- Scooby Axson: Thunder 111, Pacers 102
- Jordan Mendoza: Thunder 113, Pacers 103
- James Williams:Pacers 111, Thunder 106
- Jeff Zirgitt: Thunder 116, Pacers 103
Tyreese Halliburton will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, according to Pacers manager Rick Carlisle.
“Tyree will play,” Carlisle said at a pre-game press conference. “He was tested at 5pm, he took a strength test at 5pm and did very well. He went through a walkthrough. There’s no fixed time limit. From the start of the game, he monitors things very carefully throughout the game. From there you’ll go.”
USA Today sports staff have more about Tyrese Haliburton’s injuries.
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Hertenstein
- lu sleeps
- Shy Gilgaus Alexander
Indiana Pacers
- Aaron Nesmith
- Pascal Miss
- Miles Turner
- Andrew Nenbard
- Tyreese Halliburton
The Indiana Pacers will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30pm and feature ABC coverage.
Game 3 between Thunder and Pacers is available on ABC. Fans can also stream the action on Sling TV and Fubo. This offers a free trial to new users.
- Game 1, June 5th: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
- Game 2, June 8th: Thunder 123, Pacers 107
- Game 3, June 11th: Pacers 116, Thunder 107
- Game 4, June 13th: Thunder 111, Pacers 104
- Game 5, June 16th: 120, Pacers 109
- Game 6, June 19th: Pacers’ Lightning | ABC, fubo | 8:30pm
- Game 7, June 22nd: Thunder’s Pacer | ABC, fubo | 8pm*
Always East; * – if needed
Odds via BetMGM on Saturday, June 16th.
- Shy Gilgaus Alexander (-650)
- Jalen Williams (+650)
- Pascal Wise (+1500)
- Tyrees Halliburton (+9000)
- Six players tied up (+50,000)
The Oklahoma City Thunder has one NBA championship. But it came in 1979 when the team was Seattle Super Sonics. They have not won a title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.
The Indiana Pacers have not won the NBA Championship. They have two Eastern Conference titles (2000, 2025).
- Shy Gilgaus Alexander
- Chet Holmgren
- Jalen Williams
- There
- Alex Caruso
- Isaiah Joe
- Cason Wallace
- Jaylin Williams
- Aaron Wiggins
- Kenrich Williams
- Isaiah Hertenstein
- Ousmane Diang
- Nicola Topic
- Ajay Mitchell
- Dillon Jones
- Tyreese Halliburton
- Pascal Miss
- Miles Turner
- Benedict Matrin
- Obitoppin
- Andrew Neverd
- Aaron Nesmith
- TJ McConnell
- Isaiah Jackson
- Jarace Walker
- Ben Shepherd
- Johnny Farfee
- James Johnson
- Thomas Bryant
Game 6 assignment:
- Crew Chief: Zaka Zarba (12th Finals; MC Game 2)
- Judgment: Tony Brothers (14th Finals; MC Game 3)
- Judgment: David Guthrie (8th final, MC Game 1)
- Alternative: Tyler Ford
Official allocations will be announced at 9am on the day of the game. The judges assigned to the 2025 NBA Finals are:
- Tony Brothers (14th Final)
- David Guthrie (8th final)
- James Capers (13th Final)
- Ben Taylor (1st Final)
- Mark Davis (14th Final)
- Josh Tiven (6th Final)
- Tyler Ford (1st Final)
- James Williams (5th final)
- Scott Foster (18th Final)
- Sean Wright (2nd Final)
- John Goble (9th final)
- Zach Zalba (12th Final)
The discussion of the NBA Finals TV rating is a classic struggle between optimists and pessimists.
One headline: “The NBA Finals was the most viewed program since the first week of May.”
Another headline: “24% NBA Finals rating.”
Two things can apply in the “small market” Indiana and Oklahoma City finals this season.
Yes, the ratings fell from last season’s final between Boston and Dallas, and yes, the Thunderpacer final, including a peak of 1154 million at 11pm on Game 3 on Wednesday, June 11th, brings millions of viewers.
Jeff Zirgitt classifies the NBA Finals television ratings between the Pacers and the Thunder.
Eastern Conference Finals
- No. 4 Indiana Pacers def. No. 3 New York Knicks, 4-2
Western Conference Finals
- No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder DEF. No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves, 4-1
NBA Finals
- No. 4 Indiana Pacers vs. No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (Thunder Lead Series 3-2)
Winners of the past 20 years. For a complete list of champions, visit nba.com.
- 2023-24 – Boston Celtics
- 2022-23 – Denver Nuggets
- 2021-22 – Golden State Warriors
- 2020-21 – Milwaukee Bucks
- 2019-20 – Los Angeles Lakers
- 2018-19 – Toronto Raptors
- 2017-18 – Golden State Warriors
- 2016-17 – Golden State Warriors
- 2015-16 – Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2014-15 – Golden State Warriors
- 2013-14-San Antonio Spurs
- 2012-13 – Miami Heat
- 2011-12 – Miami Heat
- 2010-11 – Dallas Mavericks
- 2009-10 – Los Angeles Lakers
- 2008-09 – Los Angeles Lakers
- 2007-08 – Boston Celtics
- 2006-07-San Antonio Spurs
- 2005-06 – Miami Heat
- 2004-05-San Antonio Spurs
