Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Bennedict Mathurin and Jalen Williams are out, final injury report, official starting lineups for March 12
The Indiana Pacers finish up a road trip tonight as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the first meeting between the two teams this season, and it's the first night of a back-to-back for the Pacers.
Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and they currently sit on top of the Western Conference. They are currently the only West team without 20 losses. Indiana, meanwhile, is coming off of an important win over the Magic in Orlando. They'll hope to start a winning streak tonight.
Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.
Indiana Pacers injury report
Indiana will be missing Doug McDermott (right calf strain), Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum), and James Johnson (illness) tonight. Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Quenton Jackson are inactive due to their status on two-way contracts.
Indiana Pacers starting lineup
Guard: Tyrese Haliburton
Guard: Andrew Nembhard
Forward: Aaron Nesmith
Forward: Pascal Siakam
Center: Myles Turner
This lineup has been up and down thanks to some slow starts recently. In 175 total minutes together, this unit is -7.
Oklahoma City Thunder injury report
The Thunder listed Jalen Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Adam Flagler, Keyontae Johnson, and Olivier Sarr as out.
Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineup
Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Guard: Josh Giddey
Forward: Luguentz Dort
Forward: Gordon Hayward
Center: Chet Holmgren
The game will start in just over 30 minutes. For more on the upcoming action, click here.
- Bennedict Mathurin to miss the rest of the 2023-24 season for the Indiana Pacers due to a torn right labrum. CLICK HERE.
- Slow starts, like Thursday's vs Timberwolves, holding Indiana Pacers back during a key point in the season. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers chasing the playoffs and watching the standings as March arrives. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers use a huge third quarter to topple Orlando Magic on the road. CLICK HERE.
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