Who Will Play in Pacers vs. Thunder?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Lance Roberson | Last updated Dec 26, 2024 12:12 PM ET

The Tyrese Haliburton-led Indiana Pacers are on a personal hot streak after Monday's 111-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Eastern Conference team has won five consecutive games after a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. However, the Pacers' streak is on the line against the elite Oklahoma City Thunder. Thursday's Pacers vs. Thunder injury report provides suspense for fans.

Nothing is guaranteed for the Pacers, especially staying healthy. As All Pacers thoroughly documented, their injury report rivals that of most teams in the league. Between the two season-ending Achilles tendon injuries of James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson, the Pacers always have additional players listed.

Much is the same heading into the new year, as Thursday's injury report lists seven players. The most significant player is in danger of missing a crucial match against the best team in the Western Conference.

Pacers starting center Myles Turner could create a major disadvantage for his team if he doesn't suit up vs. the Thunder. He's suffering from a right oblique contusion, which labels the Pacers center as questionable on the injury report.

Without Turner, the Pacers' defense would crash and burn vs. the Thunder and their MVP-worthy Shai Gilegeous-Alexander.

However, the Thunder have multiple starters on their team on Thursday's injury report, including pestering defensive maniac Alex Caruso.

Although the Thunder are indisputably the better team, the Pacers can extend their win streak if they weather a storm of injuries.