Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers (01-23-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for yet another exciting matchup as the Oklahoma City Thunder clash with the Indiana Pacers. The match will tip off at 8:00 pm ET on Friday. The Thunder have previously won 37 out of the 45 games. Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort.

As for the Indiana Pacers, they have previously won only 10 matches out of the 45 played. With players like Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin have been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The match will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23, 2026, exclusively on FDSOK and FDSIN. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG)
• Luguentz Dort (SG)
• Cason Wallace (SF)
• Chet Holmgren (PF)
• Jaylin Williams (C)

Indiana Pacers

• Andrew Nembhard (PG)
• Ben Sheppard (SG)
• Aaron Nesmith (SF)
• Pascal Siakam (PF)
• Jay Huff (C)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Alex Caruso - OUT (adductor)
• Aaron Wiggins - OUT (groin)
• Isaiah Hartenstein - OUT (calf)
• Ajay Mitchell - OUT (abdominal strain)
• Jalen Williams - OUT (hamstring)
• Nikola Topic - OUT (testicular cancer)
• Thomas Sorber - OUT (Acl)

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton - OUT (Acl)
• Bennedict Mathurin - OUT (thumb)
• Obi Toppin - OUT (foot)
• Quenton Jackson - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction

This season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have scored 226.5 points in 24 out of their 45 games. However, the Indiana Pacers have scored the same number of points while playing in 22 out of 45 games in total, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Thunder boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Gilgeous-Alexander has delivered 32 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season. However, Holmgren has averaged 17.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, have efficient players like Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard. Siakam has averaged 23.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this season while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Nembhard, on the other hand, delivered 17.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.


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