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Walker's Career Night Lifts Pacers Past OKC
24 Jan
Summary
- Andrew Nembhard scored 27 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
- Jarace Walker had a career-high 26 points, including crucial free throws.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 47 points.
The Indiana Pacers, despite facing injuries, emerged victorious against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 117-114 on Friday night. Andrew Nembhard was a key player, contributing 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Jarace Walker set a new career-high with 26 points. Walker's performance included four critical free throws in the final 10 seconds, sealing the win and ending the Pacers' three-game losing skid.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a remarkable 47 points for the NBA-leading Thunder, who were also hampered by injuries. Chet Holmgren supported with 25 points and 13 rebounds. The game was a close contest, with Oklahoma City mounting a late comeback after trailing by 10 points with under three minutes remaining. However, a missed three-pointer by Isaiah Joe in the closing seconds secured the Pacers' hard-fought victory.
