The Oklahoma City Thunder are sticking with the same starting lineup they used in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Prior to the series opener against the Indiana Pacers, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault made the surprising decision to bench starting center Isaiah Hartenstein and replace him in the opening group with backup guard Cason Wallace.

After sticking with the double-big lineup for the first three rounds, Mark Daigneault adjusted his starters before Game 1 was even played against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton takes the winning shot in the final seconds of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on June 5, 2025. It was a tough shot for OKC to see go in, as Haliburton robbed home court advantage from them, as they'll look to adjust heading into the second game of the series.