The Pacers enter the championship series as the underdogs on the road, a place they have thrived thus far in the playoffs. They defeated the No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals series, 4-1, and the No. 3 New York Knicks in the Conference finals, 4-2.

At the end of the 2025 NBA Playoffs with thrills and all sorts of surprises, the last two teams battle each other for victory and the chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy at half-court.