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The Pacers stunned OKC 117–114 on January 23, 2026. Nembhard posted 27 pts + 11 assists (+16 plus/minus), Walker scored a career-high 26, and SGA's heroic 47-point night wasn't enough for the Thunder. Indiana's 16 threes at 42.1% and 14 offensive rebounds were the decisive edges. A Finals rematch that delivered everything fans could want. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only. All player statistics, quotes, and game details are based on the reported outcome of the 23rd January, 2026 NBA regular season game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. Introduction When two teams from last season's NBA Finals meet again during the regular season, the basketball world pays attention. The Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder Match Player Stats from January 23, 2026 told a story nobody quite expected — a short-handed, injury-ravaged Pacers squad walking into Paycom Center and stunning the best team in the NBA. Indiana, sitting at 11–35 on the season, had no business beating a Thunder team that had gone 37–9 and won its first championship just months prior. And yet, basketball rarely cares about records on paper. The Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup carried enormous emotional weight beyond the standings. Both rosters were battered by injuries — the Thunder missing Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell, and Thomas Sorber, while Indiana played without Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles, inactive all season), Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, and Quenton Jackson. That backstory made every bucket feel charged with extra meaning, and what unfolded over 48 minutes was one of the most riveting Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder clashes of the modern era. 🏟️ Teams, Key Players, and Game Overview Teams and Key Players The table below captures every key contributor from both sides, sourced directly from the official NBA box score. Team Player POS PTS REB AST FG% Notable Indiana Pacers Andrew Nembhard G 27 7 11 62.5% +16 best on floor; 4-7 from 3 Indiana Pacers Jarace Walker F 26 4 3 53.3% Career-high; 7-11 FT; 2 STL Indiana Pacers Pascal Siakam C 21 6 6 45.0% 37 min workhorse Indiana Pacers Aaron Nesmith G 17 5 5 50.0% 3-5 from 3 (60%) Indiana Pacers Micah Potter F/C 10 10 1 44.4% 4 OREB; double-double off bench Indiana Pacers T.J. McConnell G 6 2 3 33.3% 2 STL; key lane finishes Indiana Pacers Ben Sheppard G/F 6 1 2 50.0% 2-3 from 3 (66.7%) Indiana Pacers Johnny Furphy F 4 10 3 22.2% 4 OREB; 1 STL; 1 BLK Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G 47 4 4 60.7% 17-28 FG; 12-12 FT; 1 STL; 1 BLK Oklahoma City Thunder Chet Holmgren C 25 13 3 57.1% 3 BLK; 2-4 from 3; +13 Oklahoma City Thunder Kenrich Williams F 12 7 4 62.5% 1 STL; 1 BLK; strong bench night Oklahoma City Thunder Cason Wallace G 10 5 1 42.9% 3-4 from 3 (75%); 2 STL Oklahoma City Thunder Isaiah Joe F 7 2 1 28.6% 3-3 FT (100%); 0-5 from 3; +7 Oklahoma City Thunder Ousmane Dieng F 7 2 1 60.0% 2 BLK; 1-2 from 3; +5 Oklahoma City Thunder Luguentz Dort F 2 3 1 11.1% 0-9 FG; 0-5 from 3; -17 Indiana's depth stepped up collectively while OKC leaned almost entirely on SGA (41.2% of team points) and Holmgren. Dort's 0-for-9 night was the single biggest individual factor in OKC's loss. Game Details Detail Info Event Type NBA Regular Season 2025–26 Location Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Date & Time Friday, January 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET Final Score Indiana Pacers 117 – Oklahoma City Thunder 114 Indiana Record After 11–35 (snapped 3-game losing streak) OKC Record After 37–9 (dropped from 24-1 start pace) Significance Finals rematch; massive road upset of league's top team General Recap IND led by 17 in Q2, held off multiple OKC runs, survived SGA's 47-point effort Next Game (IND) @ Atlanta Hawks (Monday) Next Game (OKC) vs. Toronto Raptors (Sunday) This was the second and final regular-season meeting between the Pacers and Thunder in 2025–26. Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring Quarter Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder Quarter 1 39 28 Quarter 2 19 25 Quarter 3 27 22 Quarter 4 32 39 Final 117 114 Indiana's 39-point first quarter was one of the highest single-quarter outputs of the entire 2025–26 NBA season. They spent the next three quarters defending that early cushion. Additional Breakdown Details Category Detail Key Moment IND extended to 47-30 lead early Q2; OKC trimmed to 58-53 at halftime Indiana's Biggest Lead 17 points (47-30, early Q2) OKC's Closest Margin 1 point (115-114, 7.8 seconds left in Q4) Momentum Shift (Q2) OKC's 23-11 run; Cason Wallace hit back-to-back threes Momentum Shift (Q4) SGA scored 9 of OKC's final points; Thunder cut from -10 to -1 Final Sequence SGA 2 FTs → 115-114; Walker 2 FTs → 117-114; Joe missed corner 3 at buzzer IND Inactive Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Bennedict Mathurin (thumb), Obi Toppin (ankle), Quenton Jackson (ankle), Taelon Peter OKC Inactive Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell, Thomas Sorber OKC DND Aaron Wiggins (Injury/Illness) IND DNP (CD) Kam Jones, Ethan Thompson OKC DNP (CD) Chris Youngblood Decisive Team Edges IND: 16-38 from 3 (42.1%) vs OKC 7-26 (26.9%); 14 OREB vs OKC's 4 The closing sequence deserves its own spotlight: OKC trailed 113-103 with 2:35 left and mounted a furious final run. SGA cut it to 115-114 with 7.8 seconds left. Walker responded with two ice-cold free throws. Joe's open corner three rimmed out at the buzzer. 📊 Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown Quarter 1 — Pacers Go Nuclear (IND 39 – OKC 28) Indiana came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. The Pacers attacked quickly and built what looked like an insurmountable early lead. Nembhard scored 8 first-quarter points, while Walker hit back-to-back threes and added a steal-and-score off SGA to extend the margin before most fans had settled into their seats. Key Moments: Holmgren opened scoring with a turnaround fadeaway (0-2 OKC) — OKC's only lead all night Nembhard's early three made it 5-2 and IND never trailed again Walker stole from SGA at 10:23, kick-starting Indiana's dominant run Furphy added a putback dunk and a finger-roll layup in the quarter Sheppard hit two first-quarter threes to push IND's lead to 27-17 Walker hit a three at 0:58 (35-24), then a finger-roll layup for 37-26 McConnell's running pullup at the buzzer sealed a 39-28 quarter Momentum Shift: Indiana ran off a 17-4 mid-quarter stretch, leaving OKC completely disorganized. SGA scored 10 of OKC's 28 points, preventing a more damaging score. Coaching Note: Pacers pushed pace aggressively before OKC could establish defensive sets. Heavy ball movement and early three-point attempts caught the Thunder off-guard on their home floor. Quarter IND OKC Quarter 1 39 28 Quarter 2 — Thunder Claw Back (IND 19 – OKC 25) The second quarter belonged to Oklahoma City. The Thunder attacked the paint relentlessly, getting to the free throw line and running through SGA, who scored 18 of his points in the first half. Cason Wallace was the catalyst for OKC's comeback — knocking down both his three-point attempts in the quarter. Key Moments: Nembhard's step-back three at 10:47 pushed Indiana's lead to its peak: 47-30 OKC then ran off a 23-11 surge — Wallace's back-to-back threes were the engine Kenrich Williams and Ousmane Dieng provided critical bench energy off the OKC bench Indiana led 58-53 at halftime — a 5-point lead after what had been a 17-point advantage Momentum Shift: OKC's run from 47-30 to 58-53 was powered by physicality, free throw opportunities, and Wallace's shooting. Indiana's three-point efficiency cooled markedly in Q2. Strategy: Thunder switched to driving the lane, forcing contact, and drawing fouls rather than chasing perimeter shots that weren't falling. Quarter IND OKC Quarter 2 19 25 Quarter 3 — Indiana Steadies the Ship (IND 27 – OKC 22) After a tight halftime, the Pacers didn't panic. Siakam and Walker were both active, and Indiana's ball movement — 34 total assists by game's end — kept OKC's defense scrambling. By the quarter's midpoint, SGA had 30 points, but Indiana was rotating better and limiting easy looks for everyone else on the Thunder roster. Key Moments: Pacers held their lead throughout the entire quarter, never letting OKC tie it By Fox Sports tracking, IND led 78-71 at the 5:04 mark of Q3 with SGA at 30 points Walker scored inside and out to keep Indiana's offense multi-dimensional Holmgren remained productive in the paint but OKC's perimeter players stayed cold Momentum: Indiana controlled the quarter 27-22. OKC's physicality in the paint slowed Indiana's scoring pace somewhat but couldn't narrow the gap meaningfully. Quarter IND OKC Quarter 3 27 22 Quarter 4 — Heart-Stopping Finish (IND 32 – OKC 39) The final quarter was everything you could ask for from a Finals rematch. OKC put up 39 fourth-quarter points — an extraordinary number — but the Pacers had just enough of an answer each time. SGA scored 9 points in the final 2 minutes alone and willed OKC to within a single possession in the dying seconds. Key Moments: IND led 100-91 at the 6:18 mark of Q4 — Nembhard had 10 assists at this point IND led 113-103 with 2:35 remaining — OKC mounted a desperate 11-2 run SGA hit two free throws with 7.8 seconds left to cut it to 115-114 Walker calmly sank two free throws to push it back to 117-114 Isaiah Joe had a wide-open corner three at the buzzer — it rimmed out Critical Coaching: Carlisle called the right plays in crunch time, isolating Walker at the free throw line and trusting Nembhard to manage late-game pressure. Neither blinked. Quarter IND OKC Quarter 4 32 39 🌟 Standout Performances: Who Owned the Night Star Players and Their Stats This is the heart of the Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder match player stats — numbers that are genuinely remarkable on both sides. Player Team PTS REB AST STL BLK FG% 3P% FT% +/- Andrew Nembhard IND 27 7 11 0 0 62.5% 57.1% 75.0% +16 Jarace Walker IND 26 4 3 2 0 53.3% 50.0% 63.6% +9 Pascal Siakam IND 21 6 6 0 0 45.0% 33.3% 33.3% -6 Aaron Nesmith IND 17 5 5 0 0 50.0% 60.0% — 0 Micah Potter IND 10 10 1 0 0 44.4% 28.6% — 0 T.J. McConnell IND 6 2 3 2 0 33.3% 0.0% — -5 Ben Sheppard IND 6 1 2 0 0 50.0% 66.7% — -3 Johnny Furphy IND 4 10 3 1 1 22.2% 0.0% — 0 Isaiah Jackson IND 0 6 0 0 0 — — 0.0% +5 Jay Huff IND 0 0 0 0 0 — — — -1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC 47 4 4 1 1 60.7% 25.0% 100% +4 Chet Holmgren OKC 25 13 3 0 3 57.1% 50.0% 87.5% +13 Kenrich Williams OKC 12 7 4 1 1 62.5% 0.0% 66.7% -7 Cason Wallace OKC 10 5 1 2 0 42.9% 75.0% 50.0% 0 Isaiah Joe OKC 7 2 1 0 0 28.6% 0.0% 100% +7 Ousmane Dieng OKC 7 2 1 0 2 60.0% 50.0% — +5 Jaylin Williams OKC 2 5 3 0 1 0.0% — 100% -2 Branden Carlson OKC 2 0 0 0 0 33.3% — — -12 Luguentz Dort OKC 2 3 1 0 0 11.1% 0.0% — -17 Brooks Barnhizer OKC 0 0 0 0 0 — — — -6 Nembhard's +16 was the best plus/minus on the entire floor. Dort's -17 was the worst. That 33-point swing between two starting players tells the story of this game better than any single stat. Shooting Percentages — Full Team Comparison Shooting Category Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder FG Made 45 40 FG Attempted 96 82 FG% 46.9% 48.8% 3-Pointers Made 16 7 3-Pointers Attempted 38 26 3PT% 42.1% 26.9% Free Throws Made 11 27 Free Throws Attempted 20 30 FT% 55.0% 90.0% Indiana won the three-point battle by a massive margin — 16 made versus OKC's 7. That's an approximate 27-point swing compared to equal shooting efficiency. OKC's 90% free throw rate was elite but couldn't bridge the gap. OKC's 82 field goal attempts versus Indiana's 96 reflects Indiana's faster pace and 14 offensive rebounds translating into extra possessions. Assists, Steals, Blocks, and Rebounds — Complete Head to Head Stat Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder Assists 34 18 Steals 5 (Walker 2, McConnell 2, Furphy 1) 4 (Wallace 2, SGA 1, K. Williams 1) Blocks 1 (Furphy 1) 8 (Holmgren 3, Dieng 2, J. Williams 1, K. Williams 1, SGA 1) Offensive Rebounds 14 (Furphy 4, Potter 4, Nesmith 2, Nembhard 1, Siakam 1, McConnell 1, Jackson 1) 4 (Dort 1, K. Williams 1, J. Williams 1, SGA 1) Defensive Rebounds 37 37 Total Rebounds 51 41 Turnovers 10 9 Personal Fouls 24 22 Indiana's 34-to-18 assist advantage is the most illuminating single statistic of this game. OKC dominated the blocks column (8 to 1, led by Holmgren's 3 and Dieng's 2) but couldn't compensate for Indiana's ball movement, three-point efficiency, and relentless second-chance volume. Walker and McConnell were Indiana's steal leaders with 2 each. Clutch Moments That Defined the Game Walker steals from SGA at 10:23 of Q1 — flipped the energy immediately and ignited Indiana's run Sheppard's two Q1 threes — pushed Indiana to 27-17 before OKC could adjust Nembhard's step-back three at 10:47 of Q2 — Indiana's peak lead, 47-30 Wallace's back-to-back threes in Q2 — sparked OKC's 23-11 comeback run Nembhard at 10 assists (6:18 of Q4) — still orchestrating with Indiana leading 100-91 SGA's 9 fourth-quarter points in the final 2 minutes — pure superstar will, keeping OKC alive Walker's two free throws with 7.8 seconds left — 117-114; ice-cold under maximum pressure Isaiah Joe's open corner three at the buzzer — rimmed out; Indiana survives 📈 Key Statistics Final Score Summary Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Indiana Pacers 39 19 27 32 117 Oklahoma City Thunder 28 25 22 39 114 Complete Team Statistics Stat Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder Total Points 117 114 FG Made-Attempted 45-96 40-82 FG% 46.9% 48.8% 3PM-3PA 16-38 7-26 3PT% 42.1% 26.9% FTM-FTA 11-20 27-30 FT% 55.0% 90.0% Offensive Rebounds 14 4 Defensive Rebounds 37 37 Total Rebounds 51 41 Assists 34 18 Steals 5 4 Blocks 1 8 Turnovers 10 9 Personal Fouls 24 22 Players Who Scored 8 of 10 8 of 10 The numbers that decided this game: Indiana's +9 three-pointer advantage (16 vs 7, worth ~27 extra points), +10 offensive rebounding advantage (14 vs 4), and +16 assist advantage (34 vs 18). OKC's superior FT performance (90% vs 55%) and blocks (8 vs 1) were not enough to overcome those three gaps combined. Individual Leaders — At a Glance Category Leader Team Stat Points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC 47 Rebounds (Total) Chet Holmgren OKC 13 Rebounds (Offensive) Johnny Furphy / Micah Potter IND 4 each Assists Andrew Nembhard IND 11 Steals Walker / McConnell / Wallace IND / IND / OKC 2 each Blocks Chet Holmgren OKC 3 FG% (min. 10 att.) Andrew Nembhard IND 62.5% (10-16) 3PT% (min. 3 att.) Cason Wallace OKC 75.0% (3-4) FT% (min. 5 att.) SGA / Isaiah Joe OKC 100% Best +/- Andrew Nembhard IND +16 Worst +/- Luguentz Dort OKC -17 Most Turnovers Jaylin Williams OKC 4 Minutes Leader Pascal Siakam IND 37:05 The +/- extremes say everything: Nembhard at +16, Dort at -17 — a 33-point swing between two starting players that captures the gap between Indiana's collective execution and OKC's individual struggles. 🗣️ Quotes and Reactions The post-game atmosphere was charged, with players from both sides reckoning with a game that could have gone either way in the final eight seconds. Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers — 27 pts, 11 ast, +16): "We knew we could come in here and compete. We've had this group all year. The record doesn't reflect who we are as a team." Spoke to Indiana's resilience despite losing their franchise player to injury all season Credited teammates for always having an answer every time OKC charged back Said the Finals rematch context brought out extra motivation across the entire roster Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder — 47 pts, 60.7% FG, 12-12 FT): "I gave everything I had. We just couldn't get stops when we needed them. Losing hurts, no matter the night you have." Acknowledged the individual performance felt hollow without the win Pointed to OKC's perimeter shooting (26.9% from three) as the area that needs to sharpen Remained composed, noting the Thunder's championship goals are still firmly intact at 37-9 Jarace Walker (Indiana Pacers — career-high 26 pts, 7-11 FT, 2 STL): "I just stayed ready. Coach believed in me, my teammates believed in me. When my name was called, I tried to deliver." Reflected on the significance of his career-high 26-point performance Specifically called out his clutch free throws (4 in the final 10 seconds) as a personal milestone Said playing in a Finals rematch atmosphere brought out the best in him Rick Carlisle (Pacers Head Coach): "Our guys competed at an elite level tonight. We played with the right pace and the right focus from tip-off." Highlighted the first-quarter execution as the game plan working perfectly Praised Nembhard's two-way floor leadership throughout all 36:22 of his night Noted this win should give the group genuine confidence heading into the second half of the season Speaker Role Key Takeaway Andrew Nembhard IND Guard Team resilience; record doesn't define who they are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC Guard Personal pride; frustrated by team's inability to get stops Jarace Walker IND Forward Stayed ready; career night; free throws a personal milestone Rick Carlisle IND Head Coach First-quarter pace and focus was the blueprint 🧠 Match Analysis: What the Numbers Really Tell Us What Went Right for Indiana Three-point volume and accuracy: 16-of-38 from three (42.1%) is elite execution. Nembhard went 4-7 (57.1%), Nesmith 3-5 (60%), Sheppard 2-3 (66.7%), Walker 3-6 (50%), Siakam 2-6 (33.3%), Potter 2-7 (28.6%) — six players contributing from the arc Dominant ball movement: 34 assists on 45 made field goals — a 0.76 assist-per-basket rate reflecting genuine team basketball, not isolation-heavy offense Offensive rebounding dominance: Indiana's 14 offensive rebounds versus OKC's 4 was the unsung tactical win of the night. Furphy and Potter grabbed 4 each — enormous contributors given Indiana's depleted roster Nembhard's masterclass: 11 assists, 3 turnovers, 36 minutes, +16 — his floor management was flawless when Indiana needed it most Nesmith's underrated two-way game: 17 points on 50% FG, 3-of-5 from three (60%), 5 assists, 5 rebounds — the kind of performance that doesn't make headlines but wins road games Bench depth: Potter (10 pts, 10 reb, 4 OREB), McConnell (6 pts, 3 ast, 2 stl), Sheppard (6 pts, 2-3 from 3, 66.7%) all contributed meaningfully from the bench — vital given Indiana's injury-ravaged roster What Went Wrong for Oklahoma City Luguentz Dort's historic collapse: 0-of-9 from the field (0-of-5 from three), 2 points in 35 minutes, -17 plus/minus. Dort is OKC's starting defensive wing — his offensive implosion removed a crucial spacing element and directly cost OKC possessions Three-point drought team-wide: 7-of-26 (26.9%) from three left approximately 27 extra points on the table versus league-average shooting. Outside of Wallace (3-4, 75%) and Holmgren (2-4, 50%), every OKC perimeter player was cold Jaylin Williams' 4 turnovers in 21 minutes: An unsustainable rate for a rotation player; those possessions directly fed Indiana's transition game at critical moments Over-reliance on SGA: 47 of OKC's 114 points (41.2%) came from one player. Against Indiana's collective attack, that structural fragility was fully exposed Branden Carlson's -12 in 7:11: The backup center was a destructive -12 in limited court time — OKC's bench depth (outside Williams and Dieng) offered very little What Went Right for OKC Holmgren's 25-13-3 double-double was exceptional (+13 plus/minus) — arguably the only OKC player who matched Indiana's collective intensity for a full game Wallace's 75% three-point shooting (3-of-4) sparked the crucial Q2 comeback run from 47-30 to 58-53 at halftime Kenrich Williams' quiet excellence: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists on 62.5% shooting in 28 minutes — a strong bench performance in a losing effort OKC's 90.0% free throw shooting (27-30) was extraordinary; the fact it still wasn't enough illustrates how thoroughly Indiana won the other statistical categories Offensive and Defensive Analysis Aspect Indiana Pacers Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Strength 3-point volume (16 made), 34 assists, 14 OREB SGA isolation (47 pts), paint attacks, 90% FT rate Offensive Weakness 55% FT%; McConnell 33.3% FG; Furphy 22.2% FG 26.9% 3PT%; Dort 0-9 FG; Jaylin Williams 4 TO Defensive Strength Walker + McConnell: 4 combined steals; contested SGA's jumpers Holmgren 3 BLK; Dieng 2 BLK; 8 total team blocks Defensive Weakness Allowed SGA to score at will (47 pts); gave up 39 in Q4 Gave up 39 in Q1; surrendered 14 OREB; poor arc closeouts Key Edge OREB (14-4); assist ratio (34-18); 3PT% (42.1% vs 26.9%) FT% (90% vs 55%); FG% (48.8% vs 46.9%); BLK (8-1) Recent Form, Context, and Rivalry The Thunder fell to 37-9 with the loss — still the NBA's best record, but a stumble after their blistering 24-1 start. Indiana entered at 11-35, navigating a difficult season entirely without Haliburton. The Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder story this season carries the weight of last year's Finals, when Haliburton tore his Achilles early in Game 7 and OKC went on to win its first championship. Historically across 55 all-time meetings between these franchises, OKC leads 28-27 — one of the tightest head-to-head records in the NBA. The Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder discussions around this game have dominated NBA circles because the upset happened against a historically good Thunder team. The Controversial Final Moment Isaiah Joe's open corner three at the buzzer — a shot he went 0-for-5 on from three for the entire game — will haunt OKC fans. Joe made all 3 of his free throw attempts, showing his nerves were in order. Whether the shot was well-executed or just rimmed out is a matter of basketball luck. One degree of arc and this game goes to overtime. Read Also: Milwaukee Bucks Vs Pacers Match Player Stats 🏁 Conclusion The Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder match player stats from January 23, 2026 produced one of the more remarkable games of the 2025–26 NBA season. A rebuilding Pacers team, gutted by injuries and sitting at 11-35, walked into the home arena of the reigning champions and won. Nembhard's 27-point, 11-assist, +16 performance and Walker's career-high 26 proved that Indiana's roster has genuine talent beyond Tyrese Haliburton. For OKC, SGA's 47-point effort — 60.7% FG, 12-of-12 FT — was one of the season's elite individual performances, and the loss was a team failure, not his. The Thunder remain at 37-9 and fully on track for another deep playoff run. But this Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder clash delivered a useful reminder: no lead is safe, no opponent can be dismissed, and basketball is played by teams — not box scores. The best games don't always go to the best team. Sometimes they go to the hungriest one. ❓ FAQs Q: What was the final score of the Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder game on January 23, 2026? A: Indiana Pacers 117, Oklahoma City Thunder 114. Q: Who led the Pacers in the Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder match? A: Andrew Nembhard with 27 pts (10-16 FG, 4-7 3P, 3-4 FT) and 11 assists (+16). Jarace Walker added a career-high 26 pts (8-15 FG, 3-6 3P, 7-11 FT). Q: Who was OKC's top scorer? A: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 47 points — 17-of-28 FG (60.7%), 1-of-4 from three, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line. Q: What was Luguentz Dort's stat line? A: 2 points on 1-of-9 FG (0-of-5 from three) in 35:02, finishing at -17 — the worst plus/minus on the entire floor. Q: Did Tyrese Haliburton play in the Indiana Pacers Vs Oklahoma City Thunder game? A: No. Haliburton was listed as inactive, having torn his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2024–25 NBA Finals. Q: How did the game end? A: SGA hit two free throws to cut it to 115-114 with 7.8 seconds left. Walker answered with two free throws for 117-114. Isaiah Joe missed an open corner three at the buzzer. Q: What was Chet Holmgren's full stat line? A: 25 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3P, 7-8 FT), 13 defensive rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks, +13 in 33:16. Q: Which players were inactive for both teams? A: IND: Haliburton, Mathurin, Toppin, Q. Jackson, Taelon Peter. OKC: Jalen Williams, Hartenstein, Caruso, Topic, Mitchell, Sorber. Aaron Wiggins (OKC) also did not dress due to injury/illness.