The Indiana Pacers travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Friday, January 23, with tipoff set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Indiana enters the game on a three-game losing streak, holding a 10-35 record, while the Thunder are 37-8 and riding a two-game winning streak.
The Pacers’ injury list is significant, with Tyrese Haliburton out after suffering 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 doubtful, and Ethan Thompson is probable.
Oklahoma City will be missing Alex Caruso (right adductor strain), Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain), Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery), Nikola Topic (surgical recovery), and Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain). Aaron Wiggins (right groin soreness) and Jaylin Williams (left glute contusion) are listed as questionable.
Indiana will rely on Pascal Siakam to lead 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 at Indiana on October 23, 2025.
