The Indiana Pacers travel to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Friday, January 23, with tip-off at 8:00 PM ET. Indiana enters the game on a three-game losing streak, with a record of 10-35, while the Thunder are 37-8 and on a two-game winning streak.
The Pacers injury list is significant, with Tyrese Haliburton out after a right Achilles tendon tear and Bennedict Mathurin sidelined with a right thumb sprain. Obi Toppin remains out with a right foot stress fracture, while Quenton Jackson is questionable with a right ankle sprain. G League two-way player Taelon Peter is questionable, and Ethan Thompson is likely.
Oklahoma City will be missing Alex Caruso (right adductor strain), Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical repair), Nikola Topic (surgical repair) and Jalen Williams (right hamstring injury). Aaron Wiggins (right groin soreness) and Jaylin Williams (left glute bruise) are listed as questionable.
Indiana will rely on Pascal Siakam to lead the charge offensively, averaging 23.8 points and seven rebounds per game.
For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team offensively, supported by strong contributions from Jalen Williams when available
The two teams met once earlier this season, with the Thunder winning 141-135 in Indiana on October 23, 2025.
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