The Indiana Pacers secured a 126-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Pascal Siakam leading the charge with 21 points.

Despite a strong effort from Lu Dort, who scored 22 points, the Thunder struggled without key players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams due to injuries. Kenrich Williams added 18 points and eight rebounds for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey recorded 14 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds.Offensively, Oklahoma City faced challenges, managing only eight 3-pointers compared to Indiana’s 15. Despite the setback, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault remаins optimistic, focusing on the recovery process for their injured stars.The Pacers capitalized on turnovers and strong shooting to dominate the game, sealing the win in the fourth quarter with an 18-point lead. Jalen Smith’s departure in the third quarter with a sprained ankle didn’t deter the Pacers, who maintained control until the end.Overall, Indiana’s balanced scoring and solid defense proved too much for the short-handed Thunder to overcome.