Pacers' Rick Carlisle Sends OKC Thunder Message Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Finals are set, and the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 on June 5. The Thunder are heavy favorites, but the Pacers believe they can rise to the occasion.

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Coach Rick Carlisle has led the Indiana Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals. He joined former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee.

Unsurprisingly, he will be out for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan on Monday. Rick Carlisle on @MorningShow1075: Jarace Walker (ankle) will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach has a message for Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle ahead of the NBA Finals.

Their toughest test is upon them as they will take on the top-seed Oklahoma City Thunder for the right to be crowned NBA champions. Indiana earned its way to the finals after beating the Knicks, proving they are one of the elite teams they showed to be at the start of the 2025 calendar year.