Oklahoma City - Indiana Pacers: What time and on which TV channel can you watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals?

The 2025 NBA Finals, which begin this Thursday, will pit Oklahoma City against the Indiana Pacers . Two franchises from small markets, without the appeal of a major metropolis or the prestige of a historic record.

Oklahoma City, the regular season leader with 68 wins and 14 losses, won the Western Conference Finals against Rudy Gobert 's team. The Seattle Supersonics, the franchise had not reached this stage since 2012.

Meanwhile, Indiana, fourth in the East with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, eliminated the New York Knicks in the conference finals. The Pacers had not played in the NBA Finals since 2000.

Both teams reached the final while remaining under the salary cap, a first since the current system was introduced.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be broadcast on the night of Thursday, June 5 to Friday, June 6, starting at 2:30 a.m. (French time) on beIN Sports 1.