'Gritty' Pacers open season with finals rematch vs. Thunder

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When the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday night in Indianapolis, the stakes will be significantly lower than they were the last time the teams squared off.

The Pacers open their season against the team they fell to in seven games in last season's NBA Finals, hoping to set the tone for a season that already features several challenges.

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