NBA
2026-01-23 · Evening Edition
LOSS
Pacers vs. Thunder
Thunder -15.5
ANALYSIS
We are capitalizing on Oklahoma City’s record-shattering +13.4 Net Rating against a Pacers team that has spiraled to the Eastern Conference's worst record (10-35) following Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles injury. Despite a depleted roster, the Thunder are coming off a 20-point blowout of Milwaukee fueled by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40-point masterclass, while Indiana’s 29th-ranked defense has surrendered an average margin of 22.3 points over their last three losses. Our data indicates that the Pacers lack the defensive infrastructure to contain an OKC attack that currently leads the NBA in both scoring and defensive efficiency.
Key Data
Net Rating: +10.4, Defensive EPA/Possession: 29th
OUTCOME
Oklahoma City Thunder 114 - Indiana Pacers 117
Graded from ESPN final score
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