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Zubac is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to low back soreness.

Zubac has appeared in four straight games since making his Pacers debut, including playing both halves of a back-to-back set and notably seeing 29 minutes during the second night. If Zubac is sidelined for the second half of Indiana's current back-to-back set, Jay Huff, Kobe Brown and Micah Potter (triceps) would be candidates for increased roles.

Jackson (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Jackson remains day-to-day after appearing in the past two games for Indiana. With Wednesday being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Pacers are considering a maintenance day.

The Pacers list Toppin (foot) out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Toppin will receive some maintenance for his surgically repaired right foot for the second leg of the back-to-back set. During Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, Toppin produced 15 points, three rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes.

Siakam (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Siakam will be sidelined for a sixth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. He can be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs for the time being.

Konchar (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Konchar was previously listed as questionable after missing three straight games. The veteran is averaging 1.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 steals over his last four appearances, and his playing time could dwindle even more if Ace Bailey (concussion) is cleared to suit up.

Murray (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Murray was able to shake off his questionable tag for this contest and will return to action following a one-game absence. Through eight appearances, he's averaging 19.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 three-pointers on 54.7 percent shooting from the field.

Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Wednesday.

Lanier should be available off the bench for the Pistons' next game Thursday in Washington, but unless star guard Cade Cunningham (back) ends up sitting out that game, the rookie second-round pick isn't expected to be included in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation.

Johnson recorded 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-96 win over the 76ers.

The 30-year-old forward scored at least 15 points for a fourth straight game, a stretch in which Johnson has gone 11-for-20 (55.0 percent) from three-point range. During that hot streak, he's averaging 17.0 points, 3.3 boards, 2.8 threes, 2.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 63.2 percent.

Toronto recalled Jackson-Davis from the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday.

Jackson-Davis will rejoin the parent club after recording 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks Tuesday in the 905's 123-122 win over the Motor City Cruise. He'll be available off the bench for Wednesday's game in Chicago but is unlikely to be featured in the rotation.

Jokic finished Tuesday's 124-96 victory over Philadelphia with eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and 14 assists in 25 minutes.

The perennial MVP candidate didn't play at all in the fourth quarter of the rout, but he still racked up 12 or more assists for a fifth straight game despite seeing his four-game triple-double streak come to an end. Jokic also failed to reach double-digit scoring for the first time since the 2023-24 season. Despite the disappointing numbers, Jokic is still averaging 26.0 points, 12.7 boards, 10.9 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 threes through nine games in March while shooting 58.5 percent from the floor.