The 2025 NBA Finals are set to commence on Thursday, pitting the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Indiana Pacers in a highly anticipated showdown. The NBA has revealed the pool of 12 referees selected for the series, with Scott Foster leading the way as he returns to officiate his 18th championship series. Marc Davis and Tony Brothers will be making their 14th Finals appearances, while James Capers and Zach Zabra will make their 13th and 12th, respectively. Other experienced Finals referees include John Globe (ninth), David Guthrie (eighth), Josh Tiven (sixth) and James Williams (fifth). Sean Wright will be returning to the NBA Finals for the second time while Tylor Ford and Ben Taylor will be working their first Finals assignments. The Thunder secured the top seed in the Western Conference with a 68-14 record, sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies, going seven games with the Denver Nuggets, and besting the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games to reach the Finals. The Pacers, on the other hand, emerged from the East as the fourth-seeded team with a 50-32 record, beating the Milwaukee Bucks and upsetting the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in five games each before taking care of the New York Knicks in six. Led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder is making its first Finals appearance since 2012, when a young Kevin Durant-led squad fell to LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The Pacers, led by Tyrese Halliburton and Co., aim to secure their first title in their first Finals berth since 2000. The NBA Finals will commence at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The officials assigned to each game will be announced around 9 a.m. ET each game day, so stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA.
Anticipating the 2058 NBA Finals showdown between legends of tomorrow, as announced - Thunder vs. Pacers officials rounded up to stage a spectacle that promises thrilling tussles on and off-court amidst epic Las Vegas spotlights.
