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What channel is Pacers vs. Thunder on today? Time, schedule, live stream for Game 3 of 2025 NBA Finals

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Pacers vs. Thunder on today? Time, schedule, live stream for Game 3 of 2025 NBA Finals image

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The NBA Finals shift to Indianapolis for a pivotal Game 3, with the Pacers and Thunder level at one game apiece. 

On the heels of a stunning late-game collapse in Game 1, Oklahoma City looked like its domineering self in a 123-107 Game 2 victory. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points, while four other players scored in double figures, including Alex Caruso (20 points) and Aaron Wiggins (18 points) off the bench. 

SGA has now scored at least 30 points in nine of the last 10 games this postseason, with the Thunder going 7-3 in that span.

We'll see what sort of response the Pacers can muster back on their home floor. Following his game-winner in Game 1, Tyrese Haliburton struggled through most of Game 2, though he finished with 17 points. Pascal Siakam, the Eastern Conference MVP, shot just 3-of-11 in the loss.

Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between the Pacers and Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Pacers vs. Thunder on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN via Foxtel
  • Live stream: Kayo

Games between the Thunder and Pacers will air on ESPN via Foxtel. Viewers can also stream games on Kayo, which is currently offering a free trial for new users.

Pacers vs. Thunder start time

  • Date: Thursday, June 12
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. AEST

Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Pacers and Thunder is set to tip off Thursday at 10:30 a.m. AEST from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This will be the first Pacers home game in the NBA Finals since 2000, when they fell to the Lakers in a six-game set. Indiana is in search of the franchise's first NBA championship. 

The Thunder have been vulnerable on the road in the playoffs, or at least, as vulnerable as a 68-win outfit can be. Oklahoma City is 4-3 on the road in the playoffs, compared to a 9-2 mark at home. 

NBA Finals schedule, results 2025

(1) Thunder vs. (5) Pacers

Series tied 1-1

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
June 6Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110
June 9Game 2: Oklahoma City 123, Indiana 107
June 12Game 3 at Indiana10:30 a.m.ESPN, Kayo
June 14Game 4 at Indiana10:30 a.m.ESPN, Kayo
June 17Game 5 at Oklahoma City10:30 a.m.ESPN, Kayo
June 20Game 6* at Indiana10:30 a.m.ESPN, Kayo
June 23Game 7* at Oklahoma City10 a.m.ESPN, Kayo

*If necessary 

NBA Playoffs bracket 2025

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Jared Greenspan

Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.