Where to watch NBA Finals: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2
The NBA Finals are off to an exciting start, suggesting fans could be in for a close series this year. We've scoured the viewing options for all the best information, including where to watch the NBA Finals and what time the next game tips off.
The No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder played host for the first game of the series, which was certainly a tight one. The Thunder came out strong, dominating in the first half of the game, but the No. 4 Indiana Pacers were able to claw their way back in the second half. The fourth quarter featured a particularly snappy 12 minutes from the Pacers, which ended with Tyrese Haliburton firing off a final buzzer-beating shot that led Indiana to a 111-110 victory.
The Indiana Pacers, who haven't been to the Finals in 25 years, are shooting for their first-ever Championship. The Oklahoma City Thunder last appeared in the Finals in 2012, but they've yet to earn a title under their current name (the franchise originally debuted as the Seattle SuperSonics, under which they won the 1979 title). It's safe to say that everything is at stake for both teams.
The 2025 NBA Finals won't be available to watch on ESPN Plus, which means that the cheapest way to live stream the series without a free trial is through Sling TV. You can find everything you need to know about Sling below, in addition to other streaming services we recommend.
What channel are the NBA Finals on?
All NBA Finals match-ups, including the three potential games should the series extend past Game 4, will air on ABC in the United States. Game 2 will tip off on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch NBA Finals in the US
As we mentioned above, the absolute cheapest way for US cord-cutters to live stream the NBA Finals without a free trial is through Sling TV, since ESPN Plus won't be carrying the series. Sling costs $46/month, but new customers can get 50% off their first month of service. That means you can watch every game of the NBA Finals (even if the series makes it to Game 7) for $23. Sling is a month-to-month cable alternative, which means that you can cancel at any time.
You'll want to sign up for Sling's Orange plan, which carries ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, and 30 other popular live channels. ESPN3 live streams ABC on NBA games, so you'll be able to watch the Finals here. This is how I personally watched the Game 5 Championship win in 2024, and I've double-checked the Sling TV guide this year to confirm that Game 2 will live stream on ESPN3 tonight.
While Sling doesn't have a free trial for new customers, other live TV streaming services that offer a free trial have significantly higher monthly fees, but they also come with even more channel options. Two of the best live TV streaming services that we've tried ourselves are DirecTV and Fubo. DirecTV 's signature Entertainment plan costs $85/month, offers access to 90+ channels, and comes with a five-day free trial for new customers. Fubo 's Pro plan starts at $85/month, comes with at least 150 live channels, and offers a seven-day free trial for new users. Plus, new Fubo users can get $20 knocked off their first month of service.
How to watch NBA Finals from anywhere
NBA fans traveling outside the US can still keep up with their usual viewing methods with the help of a VPN, or virtual private network. VPNs are easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that enable people to change the virtual location of their devices. This way, they don't need to miss out on any games just because they're away from home. VPNs are popular ways to improve online security and privacy. The services we've highlighted today require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are just abroad at the moment.
ExpressVPN consistently ranks among the best VPNs on the market. It's a top-rated, user-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can learn more about the app and its extensive cybersecurity features in our ExpressVPN review.
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