The Oklahoma City Thunder snatched a 120-114 win over the Indiana Pacers. The victory had scheduled loss written all over it until the finals moment when OKC stole it after a subpar performance. The start was the worst the Thunder have looked all season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Gilgeous-Alexander hit 15 of 22 shots and all 11 free throws in Oklahoma City’s ninth consecutive victory.

Indiana also went 3-0 on their recent road trip with wins over the Suns, Kings, and Warriors. Now, they return home to play the Oklahoma City Thunder before traveling to take on the Boston Celtics tomorrow. It is part of a brutal schedule that sees the Pacers play six teams over .500 in a seven-game span.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Indiana Pacers on the road Thursday. Plus, injury updates and news.

See photos as the Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.