The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Oklahoma City Thunder are spending $6,757,282 per win while the Indiana Pacers are spending $11,623,523 per win
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 26, 2024
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Jonathan Feigen
@Jonathan_Feigen
Another from the season/career high department, Thompson’s five blocked shots match his career high, set last season at OKC. – 9:51 PM
@Jonathan_Feigen
Another from the season/career high department, Thompson’s five blocked shots match his career high, set last season at OKC. – 9:51 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Carlisle on Haliburton: “Ty only ended up with four points and six shots, but they committed Lu Dort to him. And Lu Dort is as good as a defender as there is in this league.”
As for Toppin’s ankle: “He felt it when he went back out. I certainly assume he’ll miss tomorrow.” – 9:42 PM
@ScottAgness
Carlisle on Haliburton: “Ty only ended up with four points and six shots, but they committed Lu Dort to him. And Lu Dort is as good as a defender as there is in this league.”
As for Toppin’s ankle: “He felt it when he went back out. I certainly assume he’ll miss tomorrow.” – 9:42 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
SGA has 86 points in the last 2 games.
Maybe this guy should’ve played on Christmas Day. – 9:27 PM
@BrandonRahbar
SGA has 86 points in the last 2 games.
Maybe this guy should’ve played on Christmas Day. – 9:27 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Tyrese Haliburton took the seventh-most shots for the Pacers tonight. It’s just startling how you can watch the Pacers play well for a whole game only to realize after the fact what a small part of it he was. Just a totally different player this season. – 9:25 PM
@SamQuinnCBS
Tyrese Haliburton took the seventh-most shots for the Pacers tonight. It’s just startling how you can watch the Pacers play well for a whole game only to realize after the fact what a small part of it he was. Just a totally different player this season. – 9:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 24-5.
9th straight win.
8-0 vs the East.
Snaps Pacers 5 game win streak.
15 point comeback.
Next up: @ Charlotte on Saturday night. – 9:25 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder improve to 24-5.
9th straight win.
8-0 vs the East.
Snaps Pacers 5 game win streak.
15 point comeback.
Next up: @ Charlotte on Saturday night. – 9:25 PM
Mark Montieth
@MarkMontieth
Two best resolutions for @Pacers: improve rebounding and perimeter defense. – 9:24 PM
@MarkMontieth
Two best resolutions for @Pacers: improve rebounding and perimeter defense. – 9:24 PM
Royce Young
@royceyoung
Thunder beat the Pacers 120-114. Slow start, but OKC wins the second half 67-53.
– SGA: 45-7-8 (ties career-high)
– Dub: 20-4-5
– Dort: 13-4-7
– Hartenstein: 11 and 13 rebounds
Thunder only had three turnovers. – 9:24 PM
@royceyoung
Thunder beat the Pacers 120-114. Slow start, but OKC wins the second half 67-53.
– SGA: 45-7-8 (ties career-high)
– Dub: 20-4-5
– Dort: 13-4-7
– Hartenstein: 11 and 13 rebounds
Thunder only had three turnovers. – 9:24 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Shai tonight:
45 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
2 BLK
15-22 FG
4-5 3P
Tied for the most 45-point games this season. pic.x.com/6zOTHyCT5m – 9:23 PM
@statmuse
Shai tonight:
45 PTS
7 REB
8 AST
2 BLK
15-22 FG
4-5 3P
Tied for the most 45-point games this season. pic.x.com/6zOTHyCT5m – 9:23 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie
@CTabatabaie
SGA with the dagger, what a crazy shot pic.x.com/gYFLPI2kKS – 9:22 PM
@CTabatabaie
SGA with the dagger, what a crazy shot pic.x.com/gYFLPI2kKS – 9:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
45 PTS (ties career high)
15-22 FG
4-5 3PT
11-11 FT
7 REB
8 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 TO
1 dagger 3
MVP performance. pic.x.com/PoLkUhkTS8 – 9:22 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
45 PTS (ties career high)
15-22 FG
4-5 3PT
11-11 FT
7 REB
8 AST
1 STL
2 BLK
1 TO
1 dagger 3
MVP performance. pic.x.com/PoLkUhkTS8 – 9:22 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Pacers had the lead early, but then were outscored in each of the final three quarters. SGA had 45.
OKC earns NBA-best 9th straight win 120-112, snapping the Pacers’ five-game win streak.
SH 23/9/7 from Nembhard, Siakam scored 22. Just 4 from Haliburton.
Next: Fri. at BOS – 9:22 PM
@ScottAgness
Pacers had the lead early, but then were outscored in each of the final three quarters. SGA had 45.
OKC earns NBA-best 9th straight win 120-112, snapping the Pacers’ five-game win streak.
SH 23/9/7 from Nembhard, Siakam scored 22. Just 4 from Haliburton.
Next: Fri. at BOS – 9:22 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
#Thunder take over late and beat the #Pacers. SGA 40-7-8-1-2 on 15/22.
Another strange Haliburton game: 4-2-8 on 2/6.
Indy on to Boston for a 2 game mini series starting tomorrow. – 9:21 PM
@RealBobManning
#Thunder take over late and beat the #Pacers. SGA 40-7-8-1-2 on 15/22.
Another strange Haliburton game: 4-2-8 on 2/6.
Indy on to Boston for a 2 game mini series starting tomorrow. – 9:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back to back 40 point games.
SGA fantastic down the stretch to lead OKC to their 9th straight win. – 9:20 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back to back 40 point games.
SGA fantastic down the stretch to lead OKC to their 9th straight win. – 9:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MASSIVE clutch 3 with 1 minute to go.
5 point OKC lead. – 9:18 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MASSIVE clutch 3 with 1 minute to go.
5 point OKC lead. – 9:18 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Pacers holding their own against OKC, one of the best teams in the NBA. But … damn is SGA good. Up to 39pts. – 9:18 PM
@ScottAgness
Pacers holding their own against OKC, one of the best teams in the NBA. But … damn is SGA good. Up to 39pts. – 9:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Hartenstein: 11 double doubles in 14 Thunder games.
Hart hits 2 free throws to give OKC a 111-107 lead. – 9:16 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Isaiah Hartenstein: 11 double doubles in 14 Thunder games.
Hart hits 2 free throws to give OKC a 111-107 lead. – 9:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams tripped up by Mathurin.
JDub gets a bloody lip and is favoring his wrist.
Gets up and goes to the Thunder trainer for his mouth.
JDub hits his first 2 free throws of the game to give OKC a 109-107 lead.
2 minutes to go. – 9:15 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams tripped up by Mathurin.
JDub gets a bloody lip and is favoring his wrist.
Gets up and goes to the Thunder trainer for his mouth.
JDub hits his first 2 free throws of the game to give OKC a 109-107 lead.
2 minutes to go. – 9:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 16th 30 point game of the season.
SGA is #2 in 30 point games.. 1 behind Giannis.
SGA continues his NBA-leading 19th straight game with 25+ points. – 9:03 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 16th 30 point game of the season.
SGA is #2 in 30 point games.. 1 behind Giannis.
SGA continues his NBA-leading 19th straight game with 25+ points. – 9:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
JDub blows past Myles Turner for a ferocious dunk.
OKC cuts the deficit down to 5. – 8:25 PM
@BrandonRahbar
JDub blows past Myles Turner for a ferocious dunk.
OKC cuts the deficit down to 5. – 8:25 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Really like that decision by Jalen Williams to attack hard off the catch and slam it home, going strong to the rim is what OKC needs from him and he delivered there. OKC is only down 3 after a punch to start the 3rd. – 8:24 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Really like that decision by Jalen Williams to attack hard off the catch and slam it home, going strong to the rim is what OKC needs from him and he delivered there. OKC is only down 3 after a punch to start the 3rd. – 8:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams hits a layup at the halftime buzzer.
OKC down 61-53.
Cut down a 15 point deficit to get it to single digits.
JDub frustrated with the lack of any whistle. He continues to attack the rim tonight and has 0 free throw attempts. – 8:12 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams hits a layup at the halftime buzzer.
OKC down 61-53.
Cut down a 15 point deficit to get it to single digits.
JDub frustrated with the lack of any whistle. He continues to attack the rim tonight and has 0 free throw attempts. – 8:12 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Andrew Nembhard scored 11 of the Pacers’ final 15 points, over 3mins, to close the half. And take a 61-53 lead into the locker room.
Mathurin, as expected, has been really good. And both teams only have 2 turnovers.
SGA is already up to 22pts. – 8:08 PM
@ScottAgness
Andrew Nembhard scored 11 of the Pacers’ final 15 points, over 3mins, to close the half. And take a 61-53 lead into the locker room.
Mathurin, as expected, has been really good. And both teams only have 2 turnovers.
SGA is already up to 22pts. – 8:08 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder down 61-53 at half, able to hang around thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 and quality play from Kenrich Williams + Ajay Mitchell. Pacers have hit 3 more 3’s and the turnover battle is 2-2. OKC has to hit more from outside and find ways to get stops. – 8:08 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder down 61-53 at half, able to hang around thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 22 and quality play from Kenrich Williams + Ajay Mitchell. Pacers have hit 3 more 3’s and the turnover battle is 2-2. OKC has to hit more from outside and find ways to get stops. – 8:08 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
11–4-4 for Nembhard leading Indy ahead by 8 over OKC into halftime. Siakam and Mathurin have 26 combined. They’re going to be a handful this weekend, having already beaten Boston earlier this year.
Haliburton scoreless. Continues to be a strange year for him. – 8:07 PM
@RealBobManning
11–4-4 for Nembhard leading Indy ahead by 8 over OKC into halftime. Siakam and Mathurin have 26 combined. They’re going to be a handful this weekend, having already beaten Boston earlier this year.
Haliburton scoreless. Continues to be a strange year for him. – 8:07 PM
Dustin Dopirak
@DustinDopirak
At the break, Pacers are 23 of 48 from the floor, 9 of 18 from 3, 6 of 10 at the line, 1.23 points per possession. Thunder are 21 of 52, 6 of 19, 5 of 7, 1.06 points per possession. Benn Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard have 13 points each. SGA has 22 for OKC. – 8:07 PM
@DustinDopirak
At the break, Pacers are 23 of 48 from the floor, 9 of 18 from 3, 6 of 10 at the line, 1.23 points per possession. Thunder are 21 of 52, 6 of 19, 5 of 7, 1.06 points per possession. Benn Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard have 13 points each. SGA has 22 for OKC. – 8:07 PM
Mark Montieth
@MarkMontieth
Seems like the Pacers lead the league in allowing points at the end of a quarter. – 8:07 PM
@MarkMontieth
Seems like the Pacers lead the league in allowing points at the end of a quarter. – 8:07 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Rim mic picked up Jalen Williams pleading for a foul after his buzzer beating layup. – 8:07 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Rim mic picked up Jalen Williams pleading for a foul after his buzzer beating layup. – 8:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
22 PTS
9-16 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
22 PTS
9-16 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
3 AST
1 BLK – 8:06 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Two minutes until halftime and the Pacers’ lead is eight. And that’s without any scoring from Haliburton.
Mathurin (13) and Siakam (10) leading the Pacers. Toppin has returned since his ankle sprain.
Important for the Pacers to close the half strong. – 8:03 PM
@ScottAgness
Two minutes until halftime and the Pacers’ lead is eight. And that’s without any scoring from Haliburton.
Mathurin (13) and Siakam (10) leading the Pacers. Toppin has returned since his ankle sprain.
Important for the Pacers to close the half strong. – 8:03 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ole Ye Daily Kawhi Update
(a lot of stuff from Monday tbh)
– Practiced
– Won’t play Fri.
– Won’t travel to NO/SA/OKC
– Needs more 5-on-5
– Will practice with SDC
– Number of practices needed undisclosed
– Medical staff pushing for 5s reps
– Good road trip to Dallas pic.x.com/nyvfXfYstu – 8:01 PM
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ole Ye Daily Kawhi Update
(a lot of stuff from Monday tbh)
– Practiced
– Won’t play Fri.
– Won’t travel to NO/SA/OKC
– Needs more 5-on-5
– Will practice with SDC
– Number of practices needed undisclosed
– Medical staff pushing for 5s reps
– Good road trip to Dallas pic.x.com/nyvfXfYstu – 8:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder were down 44-31.
SGA checks in.
2 1/2 minutes and an 11-2 run later…
Thunder down 46-42. – 7:59 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder were down 44-31.
SGA checks in.
2 1/2 minutes and an 11-2 run later…
Thunder down 46-42. – 7:59 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Really good run by OKC, 11-2. To date, the Pacers have matched these runs with one of their own. Out of this timeout will be huge in deciding the momentum of this game. – 7:58 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Really good run by OKC, 11-2. To date, the Pacers have matched these runs with one of their own. Out of this timeout will be huge in deciding the momentum of this game. – 7:58 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Obi Toppin tweaked his left ankle and was down on the court. Now up and getting help back to the locker room from James Johnson.
There’s been several players sliding on this court tonight. – 7:31 PM
@ScottAgness
Obi Toppin tweaked his left ankle and was down on the court. Now up and getting help back to the locker room from James Johnson.
There’s been several players sliding on this court tonight. – 7:31 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe is in a cold steak from 3, completely changes how the Thunder can play on offense. OKC needs him to break out of a slump in a big way. – 7:31 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Joe is in a cold steak from 3, completely changes how the Thunder can play on offense. OKC needs him to break out of a slump in a big way. – 7:31 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Is something going on with the floor in Indiana? Obi Toppin just slipped and got hurt. J-Dub has slipped multiple times. SGA did once. – 7:31 PM
@SamQuinnCBS
Is something going on with the floor in Indiana? Obi Toppin just slipped and got hurt. J-Dub has slipped multiple times. SGA did once. – 7:31 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
As impressive as this start is for the Pacers as a collective (22-7 on OKC) … is Myles Turner on the glass. He has 7rebs, the Thunder have 8 as a team.
Thunder shooting a putrid 3 for 17 and have yet to get to the foul line. – 7:29 PM
@ScottAgness
As impressive as this start is for the Pacers as a collective (22-7 on OKC) … is Myles Turner on the glass. He has 7rebs, the Thunder have 8 as a team.
Thunder shooting a putrid 3 for 17 and have yet to get to the foul line. – 7:29 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Couldn’t have scripted a worse start for OKC in this one. Mark Daigneault calls another timeout, Thunder have to respond or things can snowball out of hand. – 7:27 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Couldn’t have scripted a worse start for OKC in this one. Mark Daigneault calls another timeout, Thunder have to respond or things can snowball out of hand. – 7:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Good news: Lu Dort is checking back into the game.
OKC needs a spark. Down 22-7 early. – 7:27 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Good news: Lu Dort is checking back into the game.
OKC needs a spark. Down 22-7 early. – 7:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Not sure if something is up with the court but Thunder players keep slipping/falling in the paint.
Probably 5 slip and falls in the first few minutes. – 7:22 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Not sure if something is up with the court but Thunder players keep slipping/falling in the paint.
Probably 5 slip and falls in the first few minutes. – 7:22 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Spicy P is on fire so far, the Thunder offense is not. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tough finish and a catch-and-shoot 3 from Jalen Williams could steady things. – 7:19 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Spicy P is on fire so far, the Thunder offense is not. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tough finish and a catch-and-shoot 3 from Jalen Williams could steady things. – 7:19 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Lu Dort came down awkwardly on a layup attempt and got up and went to the locker room. – 7:16 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Lu Dort came down awkwardly on a layup attempt and got up and went to the locker room. – 7:16 PM
Bobby Marks
@BobbyMarks42
One team not expected to be aggressive taking back longterm salary leading up to Feb. 6 is Oklahoma City.
In the past year, the Thunder have committed $260M in salary to Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.
They could spend another $850M+ in – 7:15 PM
@BobbyMarks42
One team not expected to be aggressive taking back longterm salary leading up to Feb. 6 is Oklahoma City.
In the past year, the Thunder have committed $260M in salary to Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.
They could spend another $850M+ in – 7:15 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Lu Dort clutches behind his left knee after missing a layup in transition. He heads back to the locker room.
Head of Thunder medical is Dr. Donnie Strack — a former Pacers ball boy (worked with Reggie).
He attended UIndy and was a grad asst. athletic trainer for the Pacers. – 7:15 PM
@ScottAgness
Lu Dort clutches behind his left knee after missing a layup in transition. He heads back to the locker room.
Head of Thunder medical is Dr. Donnie Strack — a former Pacers ball boy (worked with Reggie).
He attended UIndy and was a grad asst. athletic trainer for the Pacers. – 7:15 PM
Scott Agness
@ScottAgness
Pregame reading before Pacers-Thunder: Benn Mathurin and Lu Dort, two kids from Montreal, who made it out and remain close.
They’re also starting for their teams.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/benn-mathuri… – 6:50 PM
@ScottAgness
Pregame reading before Pacers-Thunder: Benn Mathurin and Lu Dort, two kids from Montreal, who made it out and remain close.
They’re also starting for their teams.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/benn-mathuri… – 6:50 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort is 5 points away from 4,000 career points. Something to watch for in Indiana tonight. – 6:46 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort is 5 points away from 4,000 career points. Something to watch for in Indiana tonight. – 6:46 PM
Rylan Stiles
@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters vs Pacers:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:44 PM
@Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters vs Pacers:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
Indiana has won 5 straight.
OKC has won 8 straight. – 6:35 PM
@BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
Indiana has won 5 straight.
OKC has won 8 straight. – 6:35 PM
Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics list Kristaps Porzingis as questionable for Friday’s game against vs. #Pacers. A good sign that his injury isn’t significant. – 4:42 PM
@GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics list Kristaps Porzingis as questionable for Friday’s game against vs. #Pacers. A good sign that his injury isn’t significant. – 4:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie
@CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Kristaps Porzingis is questionable with an ankle sprain Friday night against the Pacers
Holiday also questionable – 4:40 PM
@CTabatabaie
Celtics announce Kristaps Porzingis is questionable with an ankle sprain Friday night against the Pacers
Holiday also questionable – 4:40 PM
Adam Wexler
@AdamJWexler
#Texans offensive TDs by game:
0: BAL
1: CHI, at MIN, at NYJ
2: BUF, at GB, IND, DET, TEN, at JAX, MIA, at KC
3: at IND, JAX, at DAL
5: at NE
Texans are 18th in ppg & 21st in yds/play & have had more than 2 offensive TDs in a game once (at DAL) in their last 10 games. – 12:20 PM
@AdamJWexler
#Texans offensive TDs by game:
0: BAL
1: CHI, at MIN, at NYJ
2: BUF, at GB, IND, DET, TEN, at JAX, MIA, at KC
3: at IND, JAX, at DAL
5: at NE
Texans are 18th in ppg & 21st in yds/play & have had more than 2 offensive TDs in a game once (at DAL) in their last 10 games. – 12:20 PM
Bobby Manning
@RealBobManning
#Celtics will have an injury report later this afternoon following Porzingis’ Christmas ankle sprain & Jrue Holiday missing another game with shoulder pain.
For the #Pacers, who play OKC tonight, Nesmith (ankle) will miss his 25th straight game. Turner (oblique) is quest. – 12:18 PM
@RealBobManning
#Celtics will have an injury report later this afternoon following Porzingis’ Christmas ankle sprain & Jrue Holiday missing another game with shoulder pain.
For the #Pacers, who play OKC tonight, Nesmith (ankle) will miss his 25th straight game. Turner (oblique) is quest. – 12:18 PM