The Pacers enter the championship series as the underdogs on the road, a place they have thrived thus far in the playoffs. They defeated the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals series, 4-1, and the No. 3 New York Knicks in the Conference finals, 4-2.

The Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.