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Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, odds and NBA picks for Thursday, October 23. Pascal Siakam is front and center with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 55 points as the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday in what was Oklahoma City’s second straight double-overtime victory to begin the season.
Guard Andrew Nembhard is entering his fourth season with the Indiana Pacers after being selected in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The 25-year-old has steadily developed into a reliable starter, and with Tyrese Haliburton expected to miss the entire season, Nembhard is poised to take on an expanded role.
The NBA season starts with a Pacers vs. Thunder game, where Indiana seeks to avenge last season's defeat. Both teams face injuries, but Pacers coach Carlisle remains optimistic.