It's down to the Indiana Pacers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers are hunting for their first NBA Championship in franchise history while the Thunder are looking for their first title since relocating to OKC.
The NBA Finals are the true show-stopper of the basketball season, where fortunes can change as quickly as a chase-down block, a ruptured Achilles, or an improbable offensive rebound turning into a corner-3.
We've got you covered for all things NBA Finals, including NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the league's ultimate showdown.
NBA Finals odds
The NBA Finals odds will evolve as the series continues, with Indiana's and OKC's odds improving based on their success (games won, margin of victory), difficulty of anticipated opponents, and health of relative contenders.
📅 2025 NBA Finals schedule
| Game | Date/Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 5 @ 8:30 pm ET | Paycom Center |
| Game 2 | June 8 @ 8:00 pm ET | Paycom Center |
| Game 3 | June 11 @ 8:30 pm ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 4 | June 13 @ 8:30 pm ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | June 16 @ 8:30 pm ET | Paycom Center |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | June 19 @ 8:30 pm ET | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 @ 8:00 pm ET | Paycom Center |
NBA Finals format
The NBA Finals take place between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, following a best-of-seven format. The team with the better regular-season record is awarded homecourt advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while the lower seed hosts Games 3, 4, and 6.
📊 2025 NBA Finals odds over time
Here's a visual representation of how the NBA championship odds have evolved over the course of this season.
📈 Public betting trends for the NBA Finals
Highest ticket percentage:
• Celtics 11.4%
• Lakers 11.3%
• Nuggets 10.8%
Highest handle percentage:
• Thunder 19.8%
• Celtics 13.5%
• Lakers 9.7%
Data courtesy of BetMGM.
📺 Where to watch the NBA Finals
The NBA Finals will air on ABC in the United States. Mike Breen will handle play-by-play duties for the 20th straight year. Those without cable can stream the games live on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
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🏆 NBA Finals winners since 2000
| Year | Team |
| 2024 |  Boston Celtics |
| 2023 |  Denver Nuggets |
| 2022 |  Golden State Warriors |
| 2021 |  Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2020 |  Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2019 |  Toronto Raptors |
| 2018 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2017 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2016 |  Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2015 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2014 |  San Antonio Spurs |
| 2013 |  Miami Heat |
| 2012 | Miami Heat |
| 2011 |  Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2008 | Boston Celtics |
| 2007 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2006 | Miami Heat |
| 2005 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2004 |  Detroit Pistons |
| 2003 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2002 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2000 | Los Angeles Lakers |
NBA Finals FAQs
The NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC.
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA title, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1.
The 2024 NBA Finals will be from Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 23 (if necessary).
The NBA Finals is a best-of-seven series and will go until one of the contenders wins four games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored to win the NBA Championship in 2025. The franchise last won a title in 1979 when it was based in Seattle.
