A man was hospitalized after he was shot while trying to enter a home in northwestern Oklahoma City overnight, according to police.

Although the Indiana Pacers are 8-2 in their last 10 games, good isn't good enough for the 2024-25 Eastern Conference. As the fifth seed, the Pacers could seek a viable option before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. However, an NBA insider hinted at a dead end for a potential Pacers trade.

Despite their mediocre start to the 2024-25 season, the Indiana Pacers have since progressed to a team "worthy" of an ESPN mention. At 25-20, the Pacers are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, which is one slot better than their previous regular-season campaign. An NBA insider made a bold claim about the Pacers on an ESPN podcast.

The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and west-leading Oklahoma City Thunder clash once again in primetime. Find out how to watch for free.

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs are are 34-5, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 33-6, which puts them at the top of the Western Conference.

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Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Cavaliers 75-49. The Thunder entered the game having won three straight and they're just one quarter away from another.

Oklahoma City will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Thunder take on Utah. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the squads. Oklahoma City

The Indiana Pacers have won 15 of their last 20 games, and are surging up the Eastern Conference standings. Behind the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Pacers comfortably make up the second tier of Eastern Conference contenders.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

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