The Pacers (20-40) return to action after an extended break thanks to NBA All-Star weekend when they host the OKC Thunder (18-41) on Friday night.
The Thunder drew a back-to-back to get things starter and arrive at the Fieldhouse after taking a 124-104 home loss to Phoenix on Thursday night. On the positive side for OKC, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to action as the Thunder work on how SGA and rookie Josh Giddey can complement each other in a productive backcourt, assuming the Thunder actually settle on some young players to build upon.
The Pacers are in a similar state with the expected return of Malcolm Brogdon who will play alongside Tyrese Haliburton for the first time.