Apologies for missing a game thread this week. It's been a doozy. Speaking of doozies, the Pacers are back on the court where Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his achilles.
They take on the Thunder, who as we all know, are a very, very good team. While we have gone in opposite directions since Game 7, the Pacers' season is starting to look like there's some merit in all the chaos. For example, Jarace Walker is beginning to emerge as meaningful rotation player.
Pacers at OKC tonight.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) January 24, 2026
Asked about Jarace Walker pregame, Carlisle says he’s seen substantial growth in recent weeks.
“Playing with more presence, more physicality. I thought he had some great defensive stands in the Boston game. … This is what we envisioned for him.”
The coaching staff is rewarding him with a starting spot tonight, taking the place of Jay Huff.
Got a change in the starting lineup. Jarace Walker in, Jay Huff out, so no centers tonight. Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker and Pascal Siakam. Thunder: SGA, Lu Dort, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Chet Holmgren. Thunder going small too, but with 7-1 at C.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) January 24, 2026
Let's hope Jarace never looks back.
Injuries
QJ is out.
Injury Report for tonight's game at Oklahoma City:
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 23, 2026
Quenton Jackson - Out (right ankle sprain)
Bennedict Mathurin - Out (right thumb sprain)
Obi Toppin - Out (right foot stress fracture)
Tyrese Haliburton - Out (right Achilles tendon tear) pic.twitter.com/mGGU8mJ2cx
Hartenstein, Mitchell, Caruso, and Wiggins are out for OKC.
How to Watch
Tipoff is at 8:00 PM ET.
TV: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan
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