NBA · Final

Pacers Edge Thunder in Thrilling Finish

117

114

Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Paycom Center

Indiana Pacers 117, Oklahoma City Thunder 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Indiana Pacers beat Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 at Paycom Center on January 23, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -900 (about 90% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 117-114 at the Paycom Center on January 24, 2026. This victory marks the Pacers’ first win against the Thunder this season, breaking the Thunder's three-game winning streak against them. The series is now tied at 1-1 for the season, with the Thunder having won the previous encounter 141-135 on October 23, 2025.

The Thunder entered the game with a strong home record of 37-9 and were riding a two-game winning streak. In their last ten games, they had a record of 7-3, averaging 118.0 points scored per game while allowing 110.2. Their recent performances included notable wins against teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, showcasing their offensive prowess.

In contrast, the Pacers have struggled this season, holding an away record of 11-35. They came into this game on a three-game losing streak, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. The Pacers averaged 109.2 points scored and allowed 114.9 points during that stretch, indicating defensive challenges. Their recent games included a tough loss to the Boston Celtics and a defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Both teams faced injury concerns ahead of the game. The Thunder had several players listed as day-to-day, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Pacers also had Tyrese Haliburton listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, while Johnny Furphy was ruled out with a knee injury.

The betting lines from DraftKings reflected the Thunder's dominance this season, with Oklahoma City favored by 15.5 points and a total set at 226.5. The moneyline indicated heavy favoritism towards the Thunder at -900, while the Pacers were listed at +600.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. The Thunder's high-scoring average suggested they would push the pace, while the Pacers aimed to find their footing after recent struggles.

As the game unfolded, the Thunder and Pacers traded baskets, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander making crucial free throws in the final moments. However, it was Jarace Walker who sealed the game for the Pacers with his free throw shooting, bringing the score to 117-114, securing the win for Indiana. This match highlighted the resilience of the Pacers as they managed to hold off the Thunder in a tightly contested finish.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -15.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	Indiana Pacers +600 · Oklahoma City Thunder -900

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Injury report

Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander47Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander4Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren13Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsAndrew Nembhard27Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard11Indiana Pacers
ReboundsMicah Potter10Indiana Pacers

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2118 scored · 110.2 allowed per game3-1 at home

W122-102at Milwaukee BucksJan 22
W136-104at Cleveland CavaliersJan 19
L120-122at Miami HeatJan 18
W111-91at Houston RocketsJan 16
W119-98vs San Antonio SpursJan 14
W124-112vs Miami HeatJan 12
W117-116at Memphis GrizzliesJan 10
W129-125vs Utah JazzJan 8
L97-124vs Charlotte HornetsJan 6
L105-108at Phoenix SunsJan 5

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L3109.2 scored · 114.9 allowed per game1-4 away

L104-119at Boston CelticsJan 22
L104-113at Philadelphia 76ersJan 20
L78-121at Detroit PistonsJan 18
W127-119vs New Orleans PelicansJan 17
L101-115vs Toronto RaptorsJan 15
W98-96vs Boston CelticsJan 13
W123-99vs Miami HeatJan 11
W114-112at Charlotte HornetsJan 9
L116-120vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 7
L127-135at Orlando MagicJan 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Indiana Pacers	Oklahoma City Thunder
Field goals	45-96	40-82
Field goal %	47	49
Three-pointers	16-38	7-26
Three-point %	42	27
Free throws	11-20	27-30
Free throw %	55	90
Rebounds	51	41
Offensive rebounds	14	4
Defensive rebounds	37	37
Assists	34	18
Steals	5	4
Blocks	1	8
Turnovers	10	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	8
Fast-break points	6	3
Points in the paint	48	44
Fouls	24	22
Largest lead	17	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	97	0

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter86-83Kenrich Williams makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter86-85Chet Holmgren makes layup (Ousmane Dieng assists)
3rd Quarter89-85Micah Potter makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
4th Quarter89-86Kenrich Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-87Kenrich Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-87Pascal Siakam makes 25-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
4th Quarter92-88Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-89Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-89Aaron Nesmith makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter94-91Luguentz Dort makes driving layup (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter96-91Andrew Nembhard makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Johnny Furphy assists)
4th Quarter98-91Andrew Nembhard makes driving layup
4th Quarter100-91Jarace Walker makes 1-foot dunk (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter101-91Andrew Nembhard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-91Andrew Nembhard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-91Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-93Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter105-93Aaron Nesmith makes 2-foot driving dunk (Pascal Siakam assists)
4th Quarter105-95Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter106-95Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-95Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-97Kenrich Williams makes driving layup
4th Quarter107-98Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-99Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-102Chet Holmgren makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
4th Quarter110-102Micah Potter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter110-103Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-103Andrew Nembhard makes 26-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter113-105Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 10-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter113-106Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-107Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-109Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
4th Quarter113-110Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter113-112Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
4th Quarter114-112Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter115-112Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-113Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter115-114Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-114Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-114Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2