It was a much closer game than the one that the two teams played in November, but the result between the Pacers and Oklahoma City was ultimately the same.
The Thunder dropped their home contest to Indianapolis 107-100 inside Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday night, failing in their bid for the team’s first three-game winning streak this season.
As has been the case for many of their games this season, the Thunder were close to a win but couldn’t pull it out at the end.
A three-point OKC lead after the first quarter lead was a 50-49 advantage at the half.
For the second straight game, Oklahoma City played a solid third quarter, although they were outscored 30-28 as the Pacers took a 79-78 lead into the fourth.
The Thunder were within a point five different times in the final frame, but each time Indianapolis answered with a bucket.
Steven Adams led the way for Oklahoma City with 20 points while grabbing nine rebounds.
Danilo Gallinari and Dennis Schröder both scored 18 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 16.
Gallo hit a career-high four 3-pointers in the third quarter alone.
With the loss, the Thunder drop to 8-12 on the season.
Oklahoma City is back in action on Friday when they host the Timberwolves at 7 p.m. CT.
