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McConnell will not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell exited partway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest and will not be able to return. It should be mentioned that McConnell has been dealing with a right hamstring issue for some time now, most recently missing a game Feb. 22. If he is forced to miss time, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could see increased minutes.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Available Sunday
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Nesmith (ankle, back) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Nesmith will make third straight appearance despite battling ankle and back injuries. In his two games since returning from injury, he has averaged just 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Sunday
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Nembhard (back/neck) is available for Sunday's game against Portland.
Nembhard will shed his questionable tag due to neck and back soreness and suit up for a third consecutive contest. Over six appearances since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Will play Sunday
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Siakam (wrist) is available for Sunday's game in Portland.
Siakam will continue to play through the wrist issue, as expected. The 10-year vet is averaging 24.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season.
Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Probable tags have been par for the course for Nesmith lately, so this isn't a major concern for fantasy managers. A maintenance day is likely to be in his near future, however, along with several other key Pacers.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Sunday
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Nembhard (back/neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Nembhard has been a regular on the injury report of late due to neck and back soreness, though he has played in each of Indiana's last two games. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Remains out for Sunday
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Zubac (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus Portland.
Zubac's debut continues to be put on hold as he recovers from his ankle sprain. The Pacers are being very cautious with their new addition, but recent reports have suggested that he's getting closer.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Listed as probable
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Siakam is probable for Sunday's game versus Portland with a left wrist sprain.
This appears to be a minor issue for Siakam, but it's worth monitoring closely with how cautious the team has been. With a back-to-back set coming up on March 12 and 13, a maintenance day could be in his near future.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Dishes eight dimes vs. LAL
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Nembhard finished Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers with 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, two rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes.
Nembhard finished Friday's game as the Pacers' leader in assists, and while he struggled from beyond the arc, he ended as the team's second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (26 points). Nembhard has played in six of the Pacers' eight games since the All-Star break while working through back and neck injuries, and over that span he has averaged 15.3 points, 6.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Kam Jones: Drops out of rotation
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Jones (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
After averaging 26.5 minutes per game while appearing in 11 straight games and making six starts from Feb. 3 through this past Sunday, Jones has now been removed from head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation entirely for the past two contests. The rookie's drop in playing time has coincided with the return of Aaron Nesmith (ankle), who has settled back into a starting role on the wing while playing 20-plus minutes in both of the Pacers' past two contests. While the lottery-bound Pacers remain likely to occasionally rest veterans like Nesmith over the final month of the season to open up playing time for younger players on the roster, Jones looks as though he'll be out of the mix for minutes when Indiana has all of its key guards and wings available.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Team-high 26 points
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Siakam ended with 26 points (10-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
Since Feb. 10, Siakam has appeared in only four of Indiana's 10 games. However, the four-time All-Star has averaged 28.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 31.3 minutes during those appearances. As long as he's available, Siakam should be the go-to offensive option, but given the Pacers' current standing in the playoff picture, it's unclear how many games their star forward will suit up for down the stretch.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Solid effort in loss
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Walker logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
Even with Indiana getting some regular starters back recently, Walker continues to play a consistent role and put up solid numbers across the board. Since Jan. 21, Walker has appeared in 18 of Indiana's 19 games (14 starts), averaging 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.1 minutes.
Siakam (wrist) is available for Friday's game versus the Lakers.
Siakam was initially listed as probable for Friday's game, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. The 31-year-old All-Star is averaging 24.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.1 steals per game this season.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Good to go Friday
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Nembhard (neck/back) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
As expected, Nembhard will shake off his probable tag due back and neck soreness. The 26-year-old point guard has appeared in five outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 15.0 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds across 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go vs. LAL
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Nesmith (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Nesmith was initially tagged as probable for Friday's contest due to a right ankle sprain, so it's no surprise that the sixth-year pro was given the green light to play in Los Angeles. That injury cost him five straight games in February, but Nesmith was cleared to return against the Clippers on Wednesday, when he played 20 minutes and finished with two points, three rebounds and two assists.
Zubac (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
Zubac will have to wait at least one more game to make his Pacers debut while recovering from a left ankle sprain. His next chance to do so is Sunday against the Trail Blazers, but there's been no indication that the veteran center will be available for that contest.
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