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Tyrese Haliburton in long-range jumper form, making the shot that put the Pacers 1 point ahead as he is suspended in the air
Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) makes the game winning shot heard around the world over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the fourth quarter during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Finals Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 2: How To Watch, Tipoff Time, Odds, and Prediction

By Matt Buxbaum  |  Last updated Jun 8, 2025 8:00 AM ET
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The Thunder only trailed in this game for 0.3 seconds in Game 1, when Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton made his jump shot, giving Indiana their final score and a 1-point lead. While the Thunder played dominant basketball with MVP guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropping 38 points, they lost it all in the fourth quarter. As a Knicks fan, I'm happy someone else gets to experience that pain. There is nothing like watching your team collapse as the Pacers make 3-pointer after 3-pointer with less than 5 minutes on the clock. 

It's time to gear up for Game 2 this Sunday, June 8, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, where a frustrated OKC starting five will hope to undo the upset. Don't trust the odds. We have a full series ahead of us. OKC is an 11-point favorite, which doesn't matter against the Pacers.

Below, we'll provide quick links and information to watch Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, and offer a little commentary on what precipitated this upset.

When Is the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Finals Game 2?

Sunday, June 8, 2025

  • Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM PT
  • TV Channels: ABC
  • Livestreaming Platforms: Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Max
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Stadium: Paycom Center

How To Watch Game 2 of the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Finals

You'll need access to ABC to watch the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. 

Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 2 Odds

Odds
  Indiana Pacers 
  Oklahoma City Thunder 
Moneyline
 +410
 -550
Point Spread
 +11
 -11
Over/Under
 228.5

Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Quick Side-by-Side Comparison and What You Need To Know

The Pacers' tempo and mentality seem to dismantle teams within the last 5 minutes of every postseason game. While the traditional stat line shows two seemingly evenly matched teams, the box score from Game 1 shows that every Pacers player contributed to the win. The depth of the Pacers team is where OKC might drown.

Key Stat
 Indiana Pacers 
 Oklahoma City Thunder 
PPG 117.0 116.6
REB 40.5 44.0
FG % 49.6 % 46.0 %
FT % 79.4 % 79.5 %
3-Point % 40.5 % 33.7 %

What Caused OKC's Fourth Quarter Collapse?

Highlighted green boxes around the Indiana Pacers box scores and highlighted red boxes around the Oklahoma City Thunders box scores in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals
The Box Score of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals Tells An Interesting Story

It's quite simple: Six Pacers scored in double figures, three grabbed double-digit rebounds, and Indiana dominated the glass with 56 rebounds, out-rebounding OKC's total by 16.

Who Is Winning Game 2 of the Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Finals

While the Pacers put on a monumental effort in Game 1, lightning doesn't strike twice — OKC has Game 2 in the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder are an 11-point favorite going into Sunday, and they will return angry, hungry, and ready to tie the series.