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Seven months after leaving Oklahoma City wiht his heart in pieces, Indiana returns to the same place… and finally leaves with something. The Pacers have just knocked down the Thunder 117-114, at the end of a match that they controlled for a long time despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in supernova mode (47 points).
The Indiana Pacers delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Oklahoma City thunder 117-114 on January 24, 2026. Indiana established a clear game plan: aggressive shooting,relentless pace,and a fearless approach. They surged to a 39-point frist quarter, leaving the Thunder reeling and initiating a contest where Oklahoma City found themselves consistently playing catch-up. The Pacers maintained a significant led, holding the steering wheel for the vast majority of the evening.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Heroic Effort Not Enough
Andrew Nembhard spearheaded the Pacers’ victory with a standout performance, contributing 27 points, 11 assists, and 4 three-pointers. His composed decision-making and timely shots proved crucial for indiana. Jarace Walker also delivered a career-best game, adding 26 points with an assertive style that kept the Thunder on their heels.
ANDREW NEMBHARD TONIGHT:
27 PTS
11 AST
7 REB
4 3PM
10-16 FG
Pacers hand OKC their 9th loss of the season🤯😳😳 pic.twitter.com/gjTYUh5t5g
– HaliMuse (@HaliMuse) january 24, 2026
Pascal Siakam (21 points) and Aaron Nesmith (17 points) provided valuable support, contributing to the Pacers’ impressive team effort, which culminated in a total of 34 assists.
DOUBLE A IS CHARGED UP ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Aaron Nesmith THROW IT DOWN! pic.twitter.com/jK54M9gjyd
– Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 24, 2026
While Chet Holmgren contributed a solid performance for the Thunder with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 blocks, and Gilgeous-Alexander was exceptional, the supporting cast struggled. Lu Dort finished with only 2 points on 1-of-9 shooting, and the Thunder’s overall three-point shooting percentage of 26.9% proved detrimental.
The Pacers excelled in key areas, demonstrating superior shooting from beyond the arc (16-of-38, 42%), securing more second-chance points (14), and consistently finding answers whenever the Thunder attempted a comeback. Indiana’s cohesive play and relentless attack ultimately secured the victory.
