Thunder vs. Pacers predictions, odds and NBA picks for Thursday, October 23. Pascal Siakam is front and center with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined.

The three-time All-Star scored a career-high 55 points, 15 coming after regulation Thursday to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a second straight double-overtime win, this time over defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana 141-135.

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who delivered massively in the West finals, were virtually absent in the Thunder’s loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals opener.

Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers may be without some key players in Thursday's NBA Finals rematch.

The NBA regular season returned on Tuesday night in a big way. The defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, escaped with a double overtime win over the Houston Rockets on banner night. Once again,

Alexander, Stephen Curry and Aaron Gordon thrilled on Thursday. Who will shine bright Friday as the NBA on Prime debuts?

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton used simulation No. 620 to run through the NBA season from Opening Night to the Finals.

The Numbers on the Board crew preview the NBA Finals rematch between the Pacers and Thunder, discussing how Indiana will fare without Tyrese Haliburton and why they want to see continued progression from Chet Holmgren.