2nd consecutive 2nd extended blood transfusion + SGA career high 55 points explosion. OKC overpowered Indiana after a bloody battle, winning 2 games in a row
Oct 24, 2025
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Oklahoma defeated the Indiana Pacers 141-135 after a second overtime battle in the away game of the NBA's regular league in the 2025-2026 season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on the 24th (Korea time).
Gilzer Alexander scored 55 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, while Aaron Wiggins (23 points) and AJ Mitchell (26 points) also played an active role.
Pascal Siakam (32 points, 15 rebounds) and Benedict Matherin (36 points) struggled for Indiana.
Oklahoma City was considered the absolute first place this season. The beginning is quite difficult. He barely won the opening game against the Houston Rockets after a second extra-inning battle.
Indiana is without Tyreece Halliburton. Oklahoma certainly seems to have the upper hand in objective power. However, Oklahoma also has a power leak. 2 option Jaylan Williams is out with injury. Core defender Alex Caruso also missed the game after the Houston game due to concussion symptoms.
It was a tight race that broke expectations.
25-22, Indiana's lead in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, Oklahoma City eventually turned the tables with back-to-back free throws by Gilzer Alexander. The second half began with 54-47, seven points ahead.
There was a spark from the second half.
Oklahoma is short of two options to assist Gilzer Alexander. Chet Holmgren was not good overall, and AJ Mitchell, who came off the bench, replenished his firepower, but he was heavily dependent on Gilzer Alexander.
Indiana, on the other hand, showed formidable strength centered on ace Pascal Siakam and Benedict Matherin, who has emerged as a new ace.
At the end of the fourth quarter, Gilzer Alexander struggled with a one-point lead. I got two free throws, but I made only one. By the fourth quarter of the day, Gilzer Alexander had 19 free throws and made 16.
Unnerving situation with Oklahoma leading by two points. Indiana's last attack, Siakam scored a golden mid jumper.
Oklahoma was the second straight overtime.
In extra time, Ovie Toffin scored under the basket after Indiana's superb pass by Siakam. I gained momentum. Gilzus Alexander threw a three-run shot, but it didn't work.
Luke Dot committed a foul in the process of blocking Siakam. 2 free throws. Siakam missed 2 pitches, but won the offensive rebound. In the end, two free throws were scored as Madeline got a foul after a powerful breakthrough.
118-113, 5-point lead. However, Oklahoma's Gilzer Alexander induced a foul with a superb fake as well, scoring two free throws.
Indiana's failed attack. Gilzer Alexander made an exquisite pass to the opponent's double team, but Holmgren's three points failed. Oklahoma had many painful moments due to HomeGren's poor performance. It was also a scene where Williams, a two-option player, felt a void.
It was also a key reason for the system, which inevitably increased Gilzer Alexander's dependence.
However, Mitchell, who showed strong scoring ability on the bench, successfully broke through under the basket and made a bonus free throw. tied 118-118.
Jarras Walker's mid jumper as he tries to head into Oklahoma's flow. Gilles Alexander responds with a sharp under-the-goal breakthrough. Then Siakam succeeded in mid-jumper again. Mitchell then scored two foul free throws.
The 122-122 tie is 54.2 seconds left.
At this time, Siakam's one-on-one attack was blocked by Indiana, and the attack failed. Oklahoma's offense with 33.1 seconds remaining.
Gilzer Alexander caught the ball and succeeded in a mid jumper. It was a decisive clutch score. However, in Indiana, Madeline managed to break through the basket.
With 12.5 seconds remaining, Gilzer Alexander's under-the-goal breakthrough failed. a second extension.
Indiana gained momentum again. Walker succeeds in midjumper against Gilzer Alexander.
However, Gilzer Alexander even induced a foul when he made a superb fake and mid jumper against Maryne. the six fouls of Maryne. Another Indiana ace was sent off.
Oklahoma seemed to be catching up. But Indiana turned the tables with a powerful fastball.
In Oklahoma, Wiggins hit a three-run single again in the corner. Then, Gilzer Alexander made the 50-point game with a sharp breakthrough.
After that, Gilles Alexander's pass and Wiggins' three-pointer broke again for Oklahoma. Indiana chases Shepherd's 3-pointer.
135-131, chasing by four points. Then, Holmgren used his height to grab an offensive rebound and scored a putback. 137-131, with 44.8 seconds left. Here, he actually won or lost.
Siakam scored two points, but Indiana fouled Gilzer Alexander again. Two free throws.
Indiana's Toffin broke through the basket with a quick attack. And he stole Oklahoma's first pass, but Oklahoma coach Deignalt called a timeout first. It was the moment when Topin's still disappeared.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
