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Sheppard is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain.

Sheppard could test out the issue during pregame warmups before the Pacers update his status. Indiana has a plethora of players listed as questionable for Saturday, meaning the team could need to summon some two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom for reinforcements.

McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

McConnell continues to deal with right hamstring soreness but has been cleared to play in four consecutive contests. If the veteran point guard is unable to play Saturday, Kam Jones could see increased burn, especially if Andrew Nembhard (calf) is downgraded from questionable to out.

Jackson (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game in San Antonio.

Jackson has been listed as questionable the past three games, but he's played in each of those contests. Check back for official word on Jackson closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Nembhard (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game in San Antonio.

Nembhard is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a right calf contusion. Aaron Nesmith (ankle), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Ben Sheppard (ankle) and Quenton Jackson (calf) are all listed as questionable as well, so the Pacers could end up being extremely shorthanded in the backcourt.

Nesmith is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to right ankle injury management.

Nesmith is becoming a staple on the injury report as the Pacers play out the final stretch of a losing season. Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson could find themselves more involved in the rotation, depending upon whose available for Indiana on Saturday.

Cryer (hamstring) is available for Friday's game in Detroit.

Cryer is back after a two-game stint on the sideline due to left hamstring injury management, and he should see limited minutes behind Brandin Podziemski. The rookie is averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 triples in 12.9 minutes per game this season.

Siakam is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs with a right knee sprain.

Siakam is trying to end a six-game absence Saturday. If the star forward returns versus San Antonio, fewer minutes would be available to Jarace Walker in the frontcourt.

Towns (personal) will play in Friday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Towns was a late addition to the injury report Friday for personal reasons, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up. The star big man has racked up nine double-doubles in his last 10 appearances, averaging 20.4 points, 12.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 30.9 minutes per game during that stretch.

Clowney (wrist), who's out for Friday's game against the Knicks, is doubtful for Sunday's contest versus the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Clowney is having his right wrist sprain evaluated, which will likely cost him at least two games. In his absence, the door is open for the likes of Chaney Johnson, Ziaire Williams and Drake Powell to claim a more sizable role.

Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Saturday's game in New Orleans.

The eye issue forced Mitchell to the sidelines for Thursday's win in Chicago, which resulted in Jaylon Tyson drawing the start, and it was Evan Mobley and James Harden doing the heavy lifting on offense. It'll be more of the same if Mitchell can't give it a go Saturday.