Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Bennedict Mathurin and Jalen Williams are out, final injury report, official starting lineups for March 12

The Pacers wrap up a road trip tonight

The Indiana Pacers finish up a road trip tonight as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the first meeting between the two teams this season, and it's the first night of a back-to-back for the Pacers.

Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and they currently sit on top of the Western Conference. They are currently the only West team without 20 losses. Indiana, meanwhile, is coming off of an important win over the Magic in Orlando. They'll hope to start a winning streak tonight.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.

Indiana Pacers injury report

Indiana will be missing Doug McDermott (right calf strain), Bennedict Mathurin (torn right labrum), and James Johnson (illness) tonight. Oscar Tshiebwe, Isaiah Wong, and Quenton Jackson are inactive due to their status on two-way contracts.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup has been up and down thanks to some slow starts recently. In 175 total minutes together, this unit is -7.

Oklahoma City Thunder injury report

The Thunder listed Jalen Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Adam Flagler, Keyontae Johnson, and Olivier Sarr as out. 

Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineup

Guard: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Guard: Josh Giddey

Forward: Luguentz Dort

Forward: Gordon Hayward

Center: Chet Holmgren

The game will start in just over 30 minutes. For more on the upcoming action, click here.

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