The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will continue its NBA Finals series against the No. 4 Indiana Pacers.
OKC will face Indiana on the road in Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. CT Friday. The Thunder trails 2-1 in the best-of-seven series following a 116-107 road loss in Game 3 on Wednesday.
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Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Pacers game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Justin Martinez: OKC 113, Indiana 109
Indiana disrupted OKC’s rhythm on offense in Game 3. It caused problems for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with its physicality, and it made numerous hustle plays to help force 19 turnovers. But the safe bet is that Gilgeous-Alexander will bounce back, and a good amount of those turnovers were careless ones that can be cleaned up. I expect the Thunder to play its best basketball Friday in what’s pretty close to a must-win game. Give me OKC on the road.
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Thunder vs. Pacers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, June 12
Odds: Thunder by 6.5
Over/under: 225.5
Moneyline: OKC -235 | Indiana +195
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Thunder vs. Pacers injury updates
Thunder:Â Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out.
Pacers:Â Isaiah Jackson (right Achilles tendon tear) is out. Jarace Walker (right ankle sprain) is out.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With postseason averages)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists
Cason Wallace: 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals
Lu Dort: 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals
Jalen Williams: 20.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists
Chet Holmgren: 16 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks
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Projected Pacers starting lineup
Tyrese Haliburton: 18.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 9.4 assists
Andrew Nembhard: 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists
Aaron Nesmith: 13.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists
Pascal Siakam: 20.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists
Myles Turner: 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks
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What channel is Thunder vs. Pacers NBA game on today?
The Thunder and Pacers will play at 7:30 p.m. CT Friday, June 13, on ABC. The game can be streamed on Fubo (here’s how to stream it live).
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