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
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.
Compare Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Western Conference leader with elite offensive efficiency and balanced scoring depth
NBA team rebuilding around point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the Eastern Conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers — Comparison Data
Structured comparison data for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers with 105 attributes.
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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.