Hello everyone and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
As the 2025 Finals tip-off at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, both teams are hunting for their first championships since the 1970s – with a golden opportunity to write their names in eternal sporting glory.
Indiana reached the last series of the 2024/25 NBA season following a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Pascal Siakam starred with 31 points to clinch a 4-2 series win.
Meanwhile, the Thunder dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves and sealed their 4-1 series triumph with a 124-94 victory on May 29 at the Paycom as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 34 points with eight assists and seven rebounds to bolster his MVP credentials.
Both teams come into Game 1 of the 2025/26 NBA Finals with contrasting skills. The Thunder are known for their defense, which ranked best in the NBA regular season and second in the Playoffs. Whilst the Pacers are top of the scoring charts.
Interestingly, both Oklahoma and Indiana rank second in defense and offense respectively throughout the NBA Playoffs, suggesting this could be a very competitive series with little to split the sides.
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Where to watch Pacers vs Thunder Game 1?
The Thunder vs Pacers Game 1 of the NBA Finals can be seen on ABC who are carrying the national broadcast.
The game can also be streamed via services like Sling TV and Fubo, the latter offering a free trial.
What time does Pacers vs Thunder Game 1 start?
Tip-off for Game 1 in the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 PT at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.