The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. The odds heavily favor the Thunder over the Pacers, which is no surprise considering the Thunder were 68-14 in the regular season and the No.

Winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals does not guarantee anything. The 79th title series in league history — it has been called different names over the years — starts Thursday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Indiana Pacers.

What do you need to know as the NBA Finals tip off with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers facing off for the Larry O’Brien Trophy? CNN Sports is here to fill you in on everything.