The Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 36-12 record and elite defense (103.2 DRtg), while the Pacers sit mid-table in the East at 23-25 with offensive strength (120.8 ORtg) but defensive vulnerability (115.8 DRtg). Oklahoma City is the stronger team this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
Western Conference leader with elite offensive efficiency and balanced scoring depth
NBA team rebuilding around point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the Eastern Conference.
Win-Loss Record (2025-26). Defensive Rating. Offensive Rating. Net Rating. 3-Point Percentage. Playoff Projection (2026). Conference Rank
Oklahoma City Thunder is the significantly stronger team, leading the Western Conference with an elite defense and +16.2 net rating, while Indiana Pacers struggle with defensive consistency and playoff positioning. Choose the Thunder if predicting playoff success and elite defense; choose the Pacers only if betting on offensive outbursts or mid-season adjustments.
Oklahoma City Thunder: 36-12 | Indiana Pacers: 23-25
Oklahoma City Thunder: 116.2 | Indiana Pacers: 114.8
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 PPG | Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton 20.1 PPG
Oklahoma City Thunder: 37.2% | Indiana Pacers: 36.7%
Oklahoma City Thunder: 47.1 | Indiana Pacers: 45.3
Oklahoma City Thunder: 28.4 | Indiana Pacers: 29.1
Oklahoma City Thunder: 8.9 | Indiana Pacers: 7.8
Oklahoma City Thunder: 116.8 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 28.1 (SGA) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 28.3 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 28.4 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 2nd (West) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 37.9% | Indiana Pacers: 36.2%
Oklahoma City Thunder: 117.8 | Indiana Pacers: 115.3
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st (Western) | Indiana Pacers: 6th (Eastern)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 All-Stars | Indiana Pacers: 2 All-Stars
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st seed | Indiana Pacers: 6th seed
Oklahoma City Thunder: N/A | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30.1 PPG | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 110.2 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 56-26 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 0 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 47-22 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 118.5 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 109.3 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30.2 (SGA) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 4 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Elite) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 24.8 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 6 seasons | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Never | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 48-52 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 115.2 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 126 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Home - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Gilgeous-Alexander stepback 3P (0:03 remaining) - 126-129 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 57-16 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 10.9 (SGA) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 10+ (Holmgren) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 110 points | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Led 52-46 at halftime | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Williams, Holmgren, SGA balanced attack | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 46.2 | Indiana Pacers: 48.3
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st (West) | Indiana Pacers: 8th (East)
Oklahoma City Thunder: -5.5 (leading) | Indiana Pacers: +2.0
Oklahoma City Thunder: 65-17 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: +7.9 | Indiana Pacers: +5.0
Oklahoma City Thunder: 25.3 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Current Win-Loss Record (2024-25 season)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 40-12 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 PPG | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Net Rating (scoring margin per 100 possessions)
Oklahoma City Thunder: +10.6 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 (Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, Dort) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st (projected) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 47-15 | Indiana Pacers: 27-35
Oklahoma City Thunder: 99% | Indiana Pacers: 8%
Oklahoma City Thunder: +400 | Indiana Pacers: +15000
Oklahoma City Thunder: $163M | Indiana Pacers: $139M
Oklahoma City Thunder: 36.2% | Indiana Pacers: 33.8%
Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Best Player Comparison)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30.1 PPG / 6.5 APG / 60.1% eFG% (SGA) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 115.9 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 32-12 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: $176.4M | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.8 BPG | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 52-30 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: +9.5 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 9 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: $145.8M | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 36-8 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 29.3 PPG | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 24.3 years | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: $165 million | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 105.2 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30.1 (SGA) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 8.1 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 38.1% | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: $134 million ($50M under) | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 32-10 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 108.3 | Indiana Pacers: 116.2
Oklahoma City Thunder: +8.9 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st Seed | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 38-8 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 28.4 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 of 5 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 1st seed | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 112.4 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 30.1 | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 37.2% | Indiana Pacers: N/A
Oklahoma City Thunder: 48.1% | Indiana Pacers: N/A
How to choose between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers
Compare Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers — Structured Comparison Data
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers — Attribute Category Vocabulary
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Oklahoma City Thunder is decisively winning with a 36-12 record (74% win percentage) versus Indiana's 23-25 record (48% win percentage). The Thunder lead the Western Conference by 5.5 games and hold the best playoff positioning in the league.
Oklahoma City Thunder has significantly better defense with a 103.2 defensive rating versus Indiana's 115.8—a 12.6-point gap that ranks the Pacers 25th in the NBA. Thunder's elite perimeter defense and depth creates the largest differential between the teams.
Which team shoots better three-pointers?
Oklahoma City Thunder shoots 38.2% from three-point range (above league average of 35.9%), compared to Indiana's 36.7%. Combined with superior volume, this gives Thunder a significant three-point efficiency advantage.
Thunder are virtually guaranteed a top-2 playoff seed and are favorites for the Finals. Pacers are in playoff contention but at risk of dropping to the play-in tournament, sitting only 2 games above the play-in line with 19 games remaining.
Which team should I pick for daily fantasy basketball?
Thunder offer consistency with deep scoring (4 players 15+ PPG) and elite defense creating more turnovers. Pacers offer ceiling games through Tyrese Haliburton's historic assist rate (18.4 APG) and up-tempo offense, but floor is less predictable due to defense.
How to Choose Between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers
Win-Loss Record (2025-26): Oklahoma City Thunder has 36-12, while Indiana Pacers has 23-25.
Defensive Rating: Oklahoma City Thunder has 103.2, while Indiana Pacers has 115.8.
Offensive Rating: Oklahoma City Thunder has 119.4, while Indiana Pacers has 120.8.
Net Rating: Oklahoma City Thunder has +16.2, while Indiana Pacers has +5.0.
3-Point Percentage: Oklahoma City Thunder has 38.2%, while Indiana Pacers has 36.7%.
Playoff Projection (2026): Oklahoma City Thunder has 1st seed favorite, while Indiana Pacers has Play-in contender.
Conference Rank: Oklahoma City Thunder has 1st (West), while Indiana Pacers has 8th (East).