The Oklahoma City Thunder snatched a 120-114 win over the Indiana Pacers. The victory had scheduled loss written all over it until the finals moment when OKC stole it after a subpar performance. The start was the worst the Thunder have looked all season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Gilgeous-Alexander hit 15 of 22 shots and all 11 free throws in Oklahoma City’s ninth consecutive victory.

Let's dive into three takeaways from the Thunder's gutsy road victory against the Pacers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers his best performance of the season. Hesitation dribbles

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. It's the season's first matchup between the two teams. The Thunder (23-5) have won eight in a row sans the NBA Cup finals. They dominated the Washington Wizards for a quick home game on Monday as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 41 points.

Pacers center Myles Turner received a pivotal injury update for Indiana's game on Thursday night against the Thunder.

Pacers forward Obi Toppin sprained his left ankle in the first quarter on Thursday and is questionable tor return