Oklahoma City Thunder Edge Indiana Pacers 114–112 in Overtime Preseason Thriller
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow 114–112 victory over the Indiana Pacers on October 13, 2026, in the 2026–27 NBA preseason. Jared McCain’s perfect ball control and prolific three-point shooting contrasted with Tyrese Haliburton’s high scoring but costly turnovers.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
On October 13, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 114–112 in an NBA preseason game that extended into a single overtime period. Jared McCain led the Thunder with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including an impressive 6-of-12 from three-point range, and notably did not commit a turnover in 18 minutes. His efficient perimeter scoring and ball security were pivotal in the Thunder’s close win.
The Pacers’ top performer was Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Haliburton also contributed 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in 17 minutes, but his 4 turnovers contrasted sharply with McCain’s clean play. Center Ivica Zubac provided a strong inside presence with 13 points, 13 rebounds (including 5 offensive boards), 5 assists, and 3 steals, all without turning the ball over.
Jalen Williams added 16 points and 4 rebounds for the Thunder but had 2 turnovers while shooting 7-of-14 with one three-pointer made. The game’s defining contrast lay in Oklahoma City’s combination of three-point shooting and ball control against Indiana’s higher individual scoring offset by turnovers. McCain’s ability to convert six three-pointers without turnovers helped the Thunder hold off the Pacers despite their interior and scoring efforts.
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