Thunder vs Pacers: TV Channel, Time, NBA Schedule & Injury Report
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, January 23, at the Paycom Center. The Thunder, currently holding a record of 37-8, recently secured a solid 122-102 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. However, they will be missing several key players due to injuries.
Injury Report
OKC’s roster is depleted, with seven players unavailable, including starters Jalen Williams, who is dealing with a right hamstring strain, and Isaiah Hartenstein, who has a right soleus strain. Other players out for the Thunder include:
- Alex Caruso (right adductor strain)
- Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain)
- Thomas Sorber (right ACL recovery)
- Nikola Topić (surgical recovery)
- Aaron Wiggins (right groin soreness)
The Pacers, with a record of 10-35, are also struggling. They lost 119-104 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday and have lost four out of their last five games. Indiana will be without Tyrese Haliburton due to a right Achilles tendon injury, along with several others:
- Bennedict Mathurin (right thumb sprain)
- Obi Toppin (right foot stress fracture)
- Quenton Jackson (right ankle sprain – questionable)
- Taelon Peter (G League two-way – doubtful)
- Ethan Thompson (G League two-way – probable)
Game Details
Here are the key details for the Thunder vs. Pacers matchup:
| Date | Time | Location | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. CST | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City | FanDuel Sports Network |
Betting Odds
The betting odds are in favor of the Thunder, who are projected to win by 15.5 points. The over/under is set at 226.5. Here are the current betting odds:
- Thunder by 15.5
- Moneyline: OKC -1200 | Indiana +725
Team Predictions
Despite the injuries, the Thunder’s defense is expected to dominate the matchup against a struggling Indiana team. Predictions suggest a likely final score of OKC 123, Pacers 100.
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