These two teams know each other well. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers met in the 2025 NBA Finals — and they have faced off twice more in 2025-26 with more drama each time. You want the stats? We have every number from every matchup. Let’s break it all down, game by game.
Quick Match Overview: All OKC vs Indiana Games in 2025-26
| Date | Location | Winner | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Indianapolis (Gainbridge Fieldhouse) | OKC Thunder | 141–135 (2OT) |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Oklahoma City (Paycom Center) | Indiana Pacers | 117–114 |
Both games were instant classics. One went to double overtime. The other ended in one of the biggest upsets of the season. Let’s look at each game closely.
Game 1: OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers — October 23, 2025
Final Score: OKC 141, Indiana 135 (Double Overtime)
This was the first time these teams met since the 2025 NBA Finals. The Thunder won the title, but the Pacers made them work for every inch of this one too.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points, helping OKC win their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season.
The reigning MVP reached 50 points for the fifth time — tying Russell Westbrook for the most 50-point games by a Thunder player.
OKC Thunder Player Stats — Game 1
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 55 | 8 | 8 | 15/31 | 23/26 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 26 | — | — | Career-best | — |
| Aaron Wiggins | 23 | 9 | — | — | — |
Key notes for OKC:
- SGA was 15 of 31 from the field and 23 of 26 from the free throw line.
- Aaron Wiggins finished with 23 points and nine rebounds.
- OKC was without Jalen Williams (wrist) and Alex Caruso (concussion).
Indiana Pacers Player Stats — Game 1
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | 36 | 11 | — | Fouled out in OT |
| Pascal Siakam | 32 | 15 | — | Forced 1st OT |
| Obi Toppin | Part of balanced attack | — | — | Big 3rd quarter |
| Jarace Walker | Big 3rd quarter | — | — | — |
| Ben Sheppard | Contributed | — | — | Fouled out in 2OT |
Key notes for Indiana:
- Bennedict Mathurin had 36 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out in the first overtime.
- Pascal Siakam had 32 points and 15 rebounds. He forced the first overtime with a pull-up jumper with 6.8 seconds left.
- Indiana played without Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, and lost Andrew Nembhard to a sore shoulder early.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown — Game 1
| Quarter | OKC | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 22 | 25 |
| Q2 (half) | 54 | 47 |
| Q3 | Trailed by 3 entering Q4 | Led entering Q4 |
| Q4 | Tied | Tied |
| OT1 | Tied | Tied |
| Final (2OT) | 141 | 135 |
The Indiana Pacers’ balanced attack in the third quarter allowed them to close the gap on Oklahoma City. Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker, Bennedict Mathurin and Ben Sheppard stepped up to help Pascal Siakam. They entered the fourth quarter trailing 81-78.
What Decided Game 1?
Three things cost Indiana the win:
- Foul trouble. The game saw 70 fouls called, and a technical foul was called on Indiana coach Rick Carlisle. Mathurin and Sheppard both fouled out.
- SGA’s free throws. He went 23-of-26 from the line. Those points are almost impossible to stop.
- OKC’s 2OT run. SGA fueled the decisive flurry to open the second overtime, hitting key free throws and big shots.
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Game 2: Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder — January 24, 2026
Final Score: Indiana 117, OKC 114
This was the biggest upset of the 2025-26 NBA season. A team with a 15-47 record walked into the arena of the best team in the NBA — and won.
Oklahoma City led the Western Conference at 49-15. Indiana sat 14th in the Eastern Conference at 15-47. The 34-game win percentage gap between the two teams makes Indiana’s road upset one of the biggest shocks of the 2025-26 season.
OKC Thunder Player Stats — Game 2
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 47 | — | — | 60.7% | 12/12 | +4 |
| Chet Holmgren | 25 | 13 | — | 57.1% | — | +13 |
Key notes for OKC:
- SGA scored 47 points — the highest individual total of the game — shooting 60.7% from the field and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line.
- Holmgren posted a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds, adding 3 blocks on 57.1% shooting with a +13 plus/minus.
- Despite both stars performing at elite levels, OKC still lost by 3.
Indiana Pacers Player Stats — Game 2
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | 27 | 7 | 11 | 62.5% | +16 |
| Jarace Walker | 26 | 4 | — | — | — |
Key notes for Indiana:
- Andrew Nembhard finished with a plus/minus of +16 — the best of any player on either team. SGA was +4 despite his 47-point performance.
- Nembhard’s 11 assists drove Indiana’s ball movement all night.
- The Pacers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds to OKC’s 4. Those extra possessions generated 14 second-chance points for Indiana compared to just 8 for the Thunder.
Three-Point Battle — The Key Stat of Game 2
This is where Indiana truly won the game.
| Team | 3-Pointers Made | 3-Point Attempts | 3PT% | 3PT Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 16 | 38 | 42.1% | 48 |
| OKC Thunder | 7 | 26 | 26.9% | 21 |
Indiana made 16 threes at 42.1% while OKC made just 7 at 26.9%, creating a 27-point scoring advantage from the three-point line that proved to be the decisive difference.
That’s a 27-point swing from one area of the court alone. Even SGA’s 47 points couldn’t overcome that gap.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown — Game 2
| Quarter | OKC | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | 39 |
| Halftime | Trailed by up to 17 | Led by up to 17 |
| Q3-Q4 | Big rally | Held on |
| Final | 114 | 117 |
Indiana burst out of the gates with a 39-point first quarter — one of the highest single-quarter outputs of the entire 2025-26 NBA season.
The Pacers had to survive a massive second-half comeback from OKC. But they did.
Head-to-Head Player Comparison: Best Performers? Across Both Games
SGA vs. The Competition
| Game | SGA Points | Opponent’s Best | SGA FG% | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 55 | Mathurin 36 | 48.4% | OKC Win |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 47 | Nembhard 27 | 60.7% | IND Win |
SGA scored 47 points in a loss. He scored 55 in a double-overtime win. The man is simply on another level — but basketball is a team game.
Holmgren vs. Siakam — The Big Man Battle
| Player | Game | PTS | REB | BLK | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren | Jan 24, 2026 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Pascal Siakam | Oct 23, 2025 | 32 | 15 | — | ~47% |
Both men showed up huge in their respective games. Holmgren’s interior defense and elite shooting from a center makes him one of the most unique players in the league.
What These Stats Tell Us About Each Team?
OKC Thunder: Elite but Not Invincible
OKC went 1-1 against Indiana in 2025-26. Their stats show:
- SGA is the best player on the court every night. 55 points in one game, 47 in another, and still involved in both outcomes.
- When OKC gets 3-point shooting right, they dominate. They made just 7 threes in the January loss. That’s not their standard.
- Chet Holmgren is a true star. A 25-13-3 game in a loss shows how good he is.
- Their depth matters. Both Jalen Williams injuries and key absences changed the tone of the October game.
Indiana Pacers: Unpredictable But Dangerous
Indiana’s record in 2025-26 was not great. But their wins over OKC show something real:
- Their three-point shooting can beat anyone. Sixteen threes at 42% is elite. Any team in the league loses when that happens to them.
- Andrew Nembhard is an underrated star. A 27-point, 11-assist, +16 performance against the league’s best team? That’s special.
- They can explode in any quarter. A 39-point first quarter. They are built for offense.
- Offensive rebounding is a weapon. Fourteen offensive boards in the January game gave them possessions no one else could take away.
2025 NBA Finals Flashback: The Full Series Context
These teams have history. They met in the 2025 NBA Finals, with OKC winning it all.
The last time these two teams met in Indianapolis before the 2025-26 season, OKC lost 108-91 in Game 6 before winning Game 7 103-91 for the championship.
So Indiana beat OKC in one Finals game. OKC then won the title. Now Indiana beats OKC in the regular season. This rivalry is real.
OKC Thunder’s 2025-26 Playoff Run
OKC entered the 2026 playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the West with the best record in the NBA. They swept the Phoenix Suns 4-0 in the first round, winning all four games:
| Game | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 (Apr 19) | OKC 119 – PHX 84 | OKC Win |
| Game 2 (Apr 23) | OKC 120 – PHX 107 | OKC Win |
| Game 3 (Apr 25) | OKC 121 – PHX 109 | OKC Win |
| Game 4 (Apr 28) | OKC 131 – PHX 122 | OKC Win |
Indiana did not qualify for the 2026 playoffs. Their 2025-26 season ended with a lottery pick on the way.
Key Takeaways: The Stats That Matter Most
Here’s a fast summary of what you need to know from both games:
- SGA’s scoring average vs Indiana this season: 51 points per game. Yes, really. 55 + 47 = 102 over two games.
- Indiana’s 3-point shooting decided the January game. 16 made threes vs 7 for OKC.
- Nembhard was the best all-around player in the January game. +16, 11 assists, 27 points.
- Holmgren’s January line (25 pts / 13 reb / 3 blk / 57.1% FG) was elite — in a losing effort.
- Indiana’s offensive rebounding advantage in January: 10 boards (14 vs 4). That created 14 second-chance points.
- Mathurin’s October performance (36 pts / 11 reb) before fouling out nearly won a game Indiana had no business winning with their injury list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers game in 2025-26?
Both teams won one game each. OKC won the first matchup on October 23, 2025, by a score of 141-135 in double overtime. Indiana won the second matchup on January 24, 2026, by a score of 117-114 in one of the biggest upsets of the season.
What did SGA score against the Pacers in 2025-26?
SGA scored 55 points in the October game and 47 points in the January game. That’s an average of 51 points per game in two matchups — a truly historic level of scoring.
Who was Indiana’s best player in the January 2026 upset?
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists on 62.5% shooting. His +16 plus/minus was the best mark of any player in the game — better even than SGA.
How did Indiana beat OKC despite such a big record difference?
Indiana shot 42.1% from three-point range, making 16 threes. OKC made just 7. That 27-point gap from beyond the arc decided the game. Add 14 offensive rebounds generating extra possessions and Indiana’s ball movement through Nembhard, and the upset makes sense.
Did Chet Holmgren play well against Indiana?
Yes. In the January game, Holmgren scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots on 57.1% shooting. His +13 plus/minus was excellent. It was a great individual performance in a losing effort.
Are OKC and Indiana likely to meet again in the 2026 playoffs?
Indiana did not make the 2026 playoffs. OKC entered as the No. 1 seed in the West and swept Phoenix in the first round. A Thunder-Pacers playoff meeting would require Indiana to make a deep run in a future season.
How did the 2025 NBA Finals between these teams end?
OKC won the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana pushed them hard, winning Game 6 at home. But OKC took Game 7 on the road to win the championship.
Why did OKC lose to Indiana on January 24, 2026?
Three main reasons: Indiana shot lights out from three (16 makes, 42.1%), OKC could not match Indiana’s offensive rebounding (14 to 4), and Andrew Nembhard controlled the game as a playmaker with 11 assists. Even SGA’s 47-point night could not overcome those factors.
Final Word
You will not find two more exciting NBA games from the 2025-26 regular season than these two matchups. SGA hitting career-high 55 points in double overtime. Indiana pulling off a 15-47 team beating the league’s best. Mathurin fouling out with 36 points. Holmgren going for 25-13-3 in a loss.
SGA won the individual scoring battle by 20 points in January, but Nembhard won the game-impact battle with his +16 rating, 11 assists, and the superior team result. That’s the beauty of basketball — one player can score 47 and still lose. The team always matters more than any single number.
