Pool Report on the Timeout that was Granted with 22.5 seconds Left in the Second Overtime of Tonight’s Thunder at Pacers Game

The Pool Report interview was conducted by Dustin Dopirak (Indianapolis Star) with Crew Chief Josh Tiven following tonight’s Oklahoma City at Indianapolis game.

 

October 23, 2025

 QUESTION: Why were the Thunder granted a timeout negating Obi Toppin’s steal with 22.5 seconds to go in double overtime? Where and when was the timeout requested and acknowledged by the official?

 TIVEN: [Mark] Daigneault was near the midcourt line in close proximity to the official and verbally requested that timeout prior to the release of the throw in.