The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder square off on October 11, 2025, in a much-anticipated preseason matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. While this contest doesn’t carry the weight of their intense 2025 NBA Finals battle, it still offers fans a glimpse at both teams’ health, evolving rotations, and early-season chemistry ahead of the new campaign. The Indiana Pacers enter this preseason contest dealing with several notable absences, particularly in their backcourt. Franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton remains sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the NBA Finals earlier this year. His absence significantly alters Indiana’s offensive structure, forcing the team to depend more on its depth and young core rather than

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