2025 NBA Finals Preview: Key Matchups and Predictions

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals, with the series starting on June 5th. The Thunder, the top seed in the West, and the Pacers, who upset several teams to reach the Finals, will compete in a best-of-seven series, with games scheduled through June 22nd. This marks the Thunder's second Finals appearance and the Pacers' second in franchise history, both seeking their first championship.
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