NBA Finals: OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - Who Wins Game 1 Tonight? Who Do You Trust More?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and Thunder.

The 2025 NBA Finals will feature the Indiana Pacers facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. This matchup marks a historic occasion, as neither franchise has previously secured an NBA championship. The Pacers, led by coach Rick Carlisle, have overcome a 25-year Finals drought, while the Thunder, under coach Mark Daigneault, are aiming for their first title since relocating from Seattle in 2008. The series begins tonight with potential Game 7 slated for June 22.

The Thunder enter the Finals with a league-best regular season record of 68-14 and a 12-4 playoff performance, boasting MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander . The Pacers, who started the season 10-15, have surged into the championship series, propelled by standout performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Who will win this series? Who will win Game 1? Which team do you trust more?