After 48 minutes of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Pacers have the upper hand — despite leading for under one second.
Indiana added another historic comeback to its 2025 playoff run in Thursday’s Game 1 against the Thunder, with another Tyrese Haliburton game-winner, this one with 0.3 seconds remaining, sealing the victory. Now, the Pacers are armed with a 1-0 series lead heading into Sunday’s Game 2, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are potentially staring down a 2-0 series deficit before the matchup even moves to Indiana.
If Game 1 was any indication, the 2025 Finals will be closer than some anticipated after Oklahoma City entered as the heavy favorite. Even with the Thunder forcing 24 Pacers turnovers while getting 38 points from the MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander, the team collapsed in the final minutes. Comebacks have been Indiana’s patented route to playoff wins over the past few weeks, a theme that held true as Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, and Pascal Siakam led the Pacers to their first Finals victory in 25 years.
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While Indiana’s quick, multi-faceted offense will continue to make it a threat at any point of a game, Oklahoma City is still a force to be reckoned with — and there were plenty of positive Game 1 takeaways for Mark Daigneault’s unit. A historic Thunder defense looked to be hitting a new peak, and until the final moments, Oklahoma City was on the verge of a strong start to the series.
Instead, Game 2 is already set to be a huge momentum swinger. Another Pacers win would set them up terrifically to take a 3-0 or 3-1 series lead at home, while a Thunder win would make a critical statement after their collapse to begin the NBA Finals. Haliburton, Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nembhard were the stars of Game 1. Who will step up to lead their team to a Game 2 victory in Oklahoma City on Sunday night?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as the Pacers and Thunder meet for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Follow along with the action below.
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Pacers vs. Thunder highlights from Game 2 of 2025 NBA Finals
All times ET.
8:08 p.m. — They’re underway in Oklahoma City. Cason Wallace starts the scoring with a layup, and Pascal Siakam answers with a 3-pointer.
Pregame
8:01 p.m. — Game 2 is about to tip off. Will the Pacers go up 2-0, or will the Thunder knot the series at one game apiece?
7:53 p.m. — Perhaps more interestingly, the Thunder are sticking with the same starters from Game 1, when they went small for the first time this postseason. Isaiah Hartenstein comes off the bench again.
Getting us started for Game 2 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/FQFGLf2FhR
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 8, 2025
7:52 p.m. — Same starting five for the Pacers, from Haliburton to Myles Turner.
first five for Game 2. pic.twitter.com/KDsWENri7p
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 8, 2025
7:06 p.m. — Do these Pacers have more tricks up their sleeves for Game 2?
0.3 seconds… that was the total time the Pacers led in Game 1.
They are the only team since 1971 to take their first lead with under 1 second left in a Finals game.
IND/OKC Game 2 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV tips at 8:00pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/nH2nGCz0jw
— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2025
7:05 p.m. — A few days removed from his heroic Game 1 shot, Tyrese Haliburton has arrived for Game 2.
The Game 1 hero has arrived!
Tyrese Haliburton is in the building and ready for GAME 2 of the #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV.
🏆 IND (1-0) OKC | 8:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/21KkW7AIV4
— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2025
7:02 p.m. — About an hour until tip off in OKC. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s former college coach, John Calipari, is in the building.
Coach Cal in the house to watch SGA in the Finals 🥹
Shai played the 2017-18 college season for @CoachCalArk at Kentucky! pic.twitter.com/IYTxqmvUvI
— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2025
MORE NBA FINALS
Pacers vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Sunday, June 8
- Time: 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Pacers and Thunder will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 8. The game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
How to watch the 2025 NBA Finals
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 2 of Pacers vs. Thunder will air on ABC. Mike Breen (play-by-play), Richard Jefferson (analyst) and Doris Burke (analyst) will have the call for every game.
Viewers can also stream the games live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025. Sling is your home for playoff action. Catch NBA and NHL postseason games with a range of sports channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC and more.
NBA Finals schedule, results 2025
(1) Thunder vs. (4) Pacers
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110 | — | — |
| June 8 | Game 2: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 11 | Game 3: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 13 | Game 4: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 16 | Game 5: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 19 | Game 6: Indiana vs. Oklahoma City* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 22 | Game 7: Oklahoma City vs. Indiana* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
