There are many ways to describe the NBA Finals. Some see Oklahoma City vs. Indiana as the small-market Finals. To others, it’s known as the fiscal Finals — a rare championship matchup between non-luxury-tax-paying teams.

The NBA Finals is set. On Thursday, June 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will begin their battle for the rights to be the next NBA champion. Both seek their first NBA championship in their franchises' histories.

NBA Finals matchup is set, as the Indiana Pacers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder with Game 1 tipping off on June 5. Both teams are battle-tested and will now face