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Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, odds and NBA picks for Thursday, October 23. Pascal Siakam is front and center with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined.
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Shaq picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the best player in the NBA at halftime of Thunder-Pacers game: "You have to be the master of your pace"
During the "Inside the NBA on ESPN" halftime show, Shaquille O'Neal gave Gilgeous-Alexander his props by calling him the best player in the NBA right now. The NBA legend explained that the 27-year-old Canadian superstar has become so unstoppable that he can literally score at will.
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.
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Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder live updates, score, highlights tonight: Cold-shooting start to season
The Indiana Pacers start their season by hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder, who beat them in the 2025 NBA Finals: Scores, live updates, highlights.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Take a look at OKC Thunder's 2025 NBA championship ring
One by one, the Thunder's roster walked to midcourt. On their way, Adam Silver, Clay Bennett and Sam Presti shook their hand before they received their championship ring. After they were grouped, OKC's 2025 championship banner was unveiled and raised to the roof.
This list puts a spotlight on the Thunder players who have earned First Team selections throughout Oklahoma City’s combined 58 seasons.
Despite roster continuity from last year's championship team, the Thunder have gotten even stronger to begin the 2025-26 season.
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