Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Otega Oweh tears Achilles in preseason overtime win
In a preseason overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers, Thunder rookie Otega Oweh suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon, ending his season.
Key points
- Thunder beat Pacers 114‑112 in preseason overtime on Oct. 10.
- Otega Oweh collapsed in overtime, pulling his right ankle and leaving the court with help.
- Medical evaluation confirmed a ruptured right Achilles tendon, ending his season.
On Tuesday, October 10, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Indiana Pacers in a preseason overtime contest at the Paycom Center.
The Thunder won the game 114‑112.
During overtime, rookie guard Otega Oweh collapsed after planting his right foot and grabbed his right ankle, requiring assistance from teammates Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein to leave the court.
Oweh performed in 15 minutes, recording eight points and three rebounds.
Subsequent medical evaluation confirmed a ruptured right Achilles tendon, a season‑ending season that the Thunder announced on Wednesday Wednesday ..."
Your questions, answered
What happened to Otega Oweh in the preseason game?
Otega Oweh collapsed in overtime, pulled his right ankle, and was diagnosed with a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
How did the Thunder finish the preseason game against the Pacers?
The Thunder won 114‑112 in overtime.
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