The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to win their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle when they battle the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday. The Thunder (68-14), who won an NBA title in 1978-1979, are 5-4 on the road this postseason. The Pacers (50-32), who won three ABA titles with the last coming in 1972-1973, are 7-3 at home during the 2025 playoffs. Indiana point guard Tyrese Haliburton may be limited with a lower leg injury.
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Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Oklahoma City won five of seven meetings with Indiana this year. The Thunder are 6-point favorites in the latest Thunder vs. Pacers odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Oklahoma City is 1-8 against the spread in its last nine games on the road, while the Pacers are 15-5 in their past 20 games at home.
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