Jan. 23, 2026, 8:01 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers on Friday. This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. Last time, OKC survived a double overtime thriller all the way back on Oct. 23.
The Thunder (37-8) didn’t let a short-handed roster stop them from getting a 122-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated with an unreal 40-point and 11-assist double-double.
Meanwhile, the Pacers (10-35) are flirting with the league’s worst record. They had a 119-104 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Pascal Siakam went off for 32 points and 10 rebounds.
The injuries have piled up on the Thunder. Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain) is out. Alex Caruso (adductor strain) is out. Aaron Wiggins (groin soreness) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (glut contusion) is questionable. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Same for the Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton (torn Achilles) is out. Bennedict Mathurin (thumb sprain) is out. Obi Toppin (foot stress reaction fracture) is out. Quenton Jackson (ankle sprain) is questionable. Ethan Thompson (G League two-way) is probable. Taelon Peter (G League two-way) is doubtful.
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Tipoff from Oklahoma City is set for 7 p.m. CT.