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.