Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Oklahoma City Thunder win Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025. The outcome will be determined based on the official game result as reported by the NBA. (en.wikipedia.org)

Background

The 2025 NBA Finals feature the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder finished the regular season with a league-best record of 68–14 and have home-court advantage for the series. (en.wikipedia.org)

In the 2024–25 regular season, the Thunder won both matchups against the Pacers:

• December 26, 2024: Thunder 120, Pacers 114

• March 29, 2025: Thunder 132, Pacers 111 (reuters.com)

Considerations

• Home-Court Advantage: Game 1 will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder have been dominant this season.

• Team Performance: The Thunder have demonstrated strong performance against Eastern Conference teams, holding a 29–1 record during the regular season. (apnews.com)

• Key Players: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA MVP, leads the Thunder, while Tyrese Haliburton, an Olympic gold medalist, is a key player for the Pacers. (apnews.com)

Traders should consider these factors when making predictions for this market.