24.10.2025
Indiana Pacers 135 - 141 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a career-high 55 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 141-135 victory against the Indiana Pacers in double overtime, marking the team's second consecutive extended game of the season. This performance ties Gilgeous-Alexander with Russell Westbrook for the most 50-point games by a Thunder player. Despite critical injuries to key players, the Pacers remained competitive, with Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam contributing 36 and 32 points, respectively. The game was rife with fouls, with a total of 70 called and a technical foul on Pacers' coach Rick Carlisle, while Oklahoma City benefitted from a crucial late timeout. Ahead of the game, the Pacers celebrated their Eastern Conference championship by honoring the late Nancy Leonard, matriarch of the franchise.
Golden State Warriors 137 - 131 Denver Nuggets
In a thrilling overtime victory, the Golden State Warriors overcame the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109, with a standout performance by Jimmy Butler, who scored 31 points, and an unexpected contribution from Jonathan Kuminga, who matched his career-best by hitting four 3-pointers and adding 17 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Kuminga, filling in for the injured Moses Moody, proved pivotal against a Lakers team missing LeBron James. The Warriors' victory sets the stage for their upcoming matchup against the Denver Nuggets, whose star player, Nikola Jokic, is noted for triple-double performances on opening nights. The anticipated duel between Jokic and Stephen Curry marks their 29th regular-season clash, with both players historically capable of scoring over 30 points in these encounters. The Nuggets, aiming to bridge the gap with leading teams, have bolstered their roster by acquiring Cameron Johnson, complementing Jokic's playmaking expertise.