The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers revisit their matchup in last spring’s NBA Finals with an early-season showdown Thursday night in Indianapolis.

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Thunder into Indianapolis after scoring 35 points in their season opener, while the Pacers begin their season without Tyrese Haliburton.

The Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Pacers start their season by hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder, who beat them in the 2025 NBA Finals: Scores, live updates, highlights.