The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-117, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

The Pacers (34-44) enjoyed a strong start and an even stronger finish to get past the Thunder (38-40) at home. Indiana secured a 36-32 lead in the first quarter and kept that advantage following a 29-29 score in the second quarter. Holding a four-point lead at the break was not enough, and the Thunder turned things around with a 33-25 score in the third quarter. The Pacers delivered a comeback in the final 12 minutes, though, and they won the game after a 31-23 score in the final period.

T.J. McConnell was impressive off the bench, leading the Pacers with a near triple-double of 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Andrew Nembhard posted 18 points, six assists and three rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin notched 15 points and four boards. Jalen Smith had 12 points and 15 rebounds. Jordan Nwora delivered 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. Aaron Nesmith notched nine points and six boards. Buddy Hield and Isaiah Jackson had 13 points each.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 39 points and nine assists. Josh Giddey notched 21 points and seven boards. Luguentz Dort posted 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Williams ended with 14 points, six rebounds and six assists. Aaron Wiggins recorded 12 points and three rebounds off the bench.