The Oklahoma City Thunder will host their first game of the 2025 NBA Finals as they await either the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks in the upcoming championship match.

The Thunder secured their place by decisively defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. As the two teams battle it out, the Pacers currently lead the Eastern Conference Finals 3-2 and will try to close out the series against the Knicks, who are aiming to extend their playoff run.

Upcoming NBA Playoff Schedule

All times Eastern

Saturday, May 31
ECF Game 6: Pacers vs. Knicks, 8 p.m., TNT/Max (Pacers lead 3-2)
Monday, June 2
ECF Game 7: Knicks vs. Pacers, 8 p.m., TNT/Max
Thursday, June 5
Finals Game 1: Thunder vs. Knicks/Pacers, 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo
Sunday, June 8
Finals Game 2: Thunder vs. Knicks/Pacers, 8 p.m., ABC/fubo
Wednesday, June 11
Finals Game 3: Knicks/Pacers vs. Thunder, 8:30 p.m., ABC/fubo

Key Dates for the 2025 NBA Playoffs

• April 15-18: Play-In Tournament
• April 19: Playoffs begin
• May 4: Second round begins
• May 12: NBA Draft Lottery
• May 20-21: Conference finals begin
• June 5: NBA Finals begin

Playoff Bracket
Image: Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports