Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 55 points as the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday in what was Oklahoma City’s second straight double-overtime victory to begin the season.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported an awaited change to the NBA Finals. NBA fans have long been clamoring for the return of a missing piece to the championship series. Adam Silver and league leaders have had to work around player safety issues to enact this change.

There's a case to be made that the Pacers should use Tyrese Haliburton's injury as a way to bolster the roster, but they have standards to maintain.

The program will continue to be produced by TNT Sports from its Atlanta studios and will feature the longtime cast of host Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.