NBA Finals Redux: Pacers Lose to Thunder
The Thunder defeated the Pacers 141-135 in double overtime on October 23, 2025.
This game, a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals, carried the weight and intensity of a 'Game 8', reopening fresh wounds for the Pacers team.
It feels like a playoff game in here
said longtime Pacers fan Chris Karimu, who was in attendance for the multitude of postseason games last season.
The energy from June had not dissipated even a little bit, despite the game being a regular-season opener.
Author's summary: Pacers lose to Thunder in double OT rematch.
- Final score: Thunder 141, Pacers 135
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Game type: Regular-season opener and rematch of 2025 NBA Finals