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Pacers' Rick Carlisle Sends OKC Thunder Message Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Finals are set, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 on June 5. The Thunder are heavy favorites, but the Pacers believe they can rise to the occasion.

It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. One team is a big favorite to win it all. Here's a look at the current odds.

We haven't even tipped off the 2025 NBA Finals, and the playoffs have already given us several weeks of eye-popping highlights, hard-fought series and team and individual performances that have defined the era and its narratives.

Oddsmakers expect a one-sided NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as the former are -700 or shorter across the board to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach has a message for Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle ahead of the NBA Finals.

Unsurprisingly, he will be out for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan on Monday. Rick Carlisle on @MorningShow1075: Jarace Walker (ankle) will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals.