Thunder Edge Pacers in Double Overtime Thriller
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Oklahoma City Thunder 141, Indiana Pacers 135, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers 141-135 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 23, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 141-135 after two overtime periods. This game marked the continuation of the Thunder's strong start to the season, improving their record to 3-0, while the Pacers fell to 0-2. The Thunder's victory also extended their lead in the all-time series against the Pacers to 2-0 for the current season, having previously beaten them 132-111 on March 30, 2025.
The Pacers entered the game with a solid home record of 5-1 over their last six games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while the Thunder boasted an impressive away record of 3-1. The Pacers had averaged 122.7 points in their last ten games, allowing 114.4, while the Thunder scored an average of 125.2 points and allowed 114.9 during the same stretch. Both teams came into the game with high-scoring averages, indicating an offensive showdown was likely.
In terms of injuries, the Pacers faced challenges with Tyrese Haliburton listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue, and Johnny Furphy ruled out with a knee injury. The Thunder also 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), which could have impacted their rotations.
The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. In the second overtime, key plays included Ben Sheppard's three-point jumper assisted by Jarace Walker, which brought the score to 131-135 in favor of the Thunder. However, Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made crucial shots and free throws to secure the Thunder's victory.
The betting lines reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with the Pacers facing a home win probability of 0.0 according to the market. This indicated a strong belief in the Thunder's ability to secure the win, which they ultimately did.
Overall, this game showcased the offensive prowess of both teams, with the Thunder continuing their unbeaten streak and the Pacers looking to bounce back in their next outing.
Injury report
- Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
- Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
- 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
Leaders
- PointsBennedict Mathurin36Indiana Pacers
- AssistsPascal Siakam4Indiana Pacers
- ReboundsPascal Siakam15Indiana Pacers
- PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander55Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander5Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein14Oklahoma City Thunder
Recent form
Indiana Pacers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W1122.7 scored · 114.4 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W126-118at Cleveland CavaliersApr 13
- L115-129vs Orlando MagicApr 11
- W114-112vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 10
- W104-98vs Washington WizardsApr 8
- W125-120at Denver NuggetsApr 7
- W140-112vs Utah JazzApr 4
- W119-105vs Charlotte HornetsApr 2
- W111-109vs Sacramento KingsMar 31
- L111-132at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 30
- W162-109at Washington WizardsMar 27
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 8-2Streak W5125.2 scored · 114.9 allowed per game3-1 away
- W125-124vs Houston RocketsOct 21
- W115-100at New Orleans PelicansApr 13
- W145-111at Utah JazzApr 12
- W125-112at Phoenix SunsApr 10
- W136-120vs Los Angeles LakersApr 9
- L99-126vs Los Angeles LakersApr 6
- L111-125at Houston RocketsApr 5
- W119-103vs Detroit PistonsApr 3
- W145-117vs Chicago BullsApr 1
- W132-111vs Indiana PacersMar 30
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Oklahoma City Thunder | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 43-95 | 46-105 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 10-35 | 13-43 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 30 |
| Free throws | 45-51 | 30-40 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 60 | 55 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 51 | 44 |
| Assists | 17 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 50 | 56 |
| Fouls | 33 | 37 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 4th Quarter106-107Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter106-108Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-109Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter108-109Ajay Mitchell makes 3-foot two point shot (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter110-109Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter110-111Jarace Walker makes two point shot (Pascal Siakam assists)
- 4th Quarter111-111Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-111Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-111Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter113-113Pascal Siakam makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
- OT113-115Obi Toppin makes layup
- OT113-116Pascal Siakam makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT113-117Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT113-118Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT114-118Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT115-118Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT117-118Ajay Mitchell makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- OT118-118Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- OT118-120Jarace Walker makes 11-foot two point shot
- OT120-120Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 3-foot two point shot
- OT120-122Pascal Siakam makes 16-foot two point shot
- OT121-122Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT122-122Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT124-122Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- OT124-124Bennedict Mathurin makes 3-foot two point shot
- 2OT124-126Jarace Walker makes 11-foot two point shot
- 2OT126-126Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 14-foot two point shot
- 2OT127-126Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2OT127-128Obi Toppin makes 3-foot dunk (Pascal Siakam assists)
- 2OT130-128Aaron Wiggins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Luguentz Dort assists)
- 2OT132-128Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point shot
- 2OT135-128Aaron Wiggins makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 2OT135-131Ben Sheppard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jarace Walker assists)
- 2OT137-131Chet Holmgren makes two point shot
- 2OT137-133Pascal Siakam makes 10-foot two point shot
- 2OT138-133Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2OT139-133Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2OT139-135Obi Toppin makes 3-foot two point shot
- 2OT140-135Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2OT141-135Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Indiana Pacers, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.
Venue
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis, IN
- Attendance17274
- OfficialsJosh Tiven, J.B. DeRosa, Brandon Schwab
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