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Aaron Nesmith SF | IND
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Will not suit up Monday
Nesmith (rest) is sitting out Monday against Atlanta.
The Pacers are holding him out for left hamstring injury management, but this is a maintenance day and not a setback for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Kelly Oubre and Jarace Walker could see hefty workloads with so many Pacers sitting out.
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Pascal Siakam PF | IND
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Resting against Hawks
Siakam will be rested against the Hawks on Monday.
The veteran forward compiled 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal across 35 minutes in Sunday's 98-90 loss to the Nets, and he'll be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Obi Toppin (lumbar sprain) is questionable, so the Pacers may need a lot of minutes from Jarace Walker.
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Mikel Brown Jr. PG | BKN
Nets' Mikel Brown: Available for Monday
Brown (rest) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.
This is an expected update after Brown was rested Sunday for the first leg of the back-to-back set. There's been no indication of when the Nets will lift Brown's restrictions.
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Isaiah Joe SG | DET
Pistons' Isaiah Joe: Sitting out Monday
Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Hornets.
Jones was unable to shake his questionable tag and will miss his fourth straight game. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the 76ers.
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Anthony Black SG | ORL
Magic's Anthony Black: Will rest Monday
Black will be rested Monday against the Wizards.
The Magic are listing him out for left ankle injury management, so they are taking a cautious approach for the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 23 points (6-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-11 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes Sunday against Boston. Jase Richardson, Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain could be more involved as a result.
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Nikola Vucevic C | ORL
Magic's Nikola Vucevic: Quiet outing in loss
Vucevic racked up two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, two assists and one block across seven minutes during Sunday's 108-97 loss to Boston.
Vucevic made little offensive impact in his brief appearance, attempting just two shots while playing a limited role in Orlando's frontcourt. His lack of playing time is concerning for fantasy managers, particularly with multiple big men competing for minutes.
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Goga Bitadze C | ORL
Magic's Goga Bitadze: Barely sees floor
Bitadze totaled zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound across five minutes during Sunday's 108-97 loss to Boston.
Bitadze was largely absent from Orlando's rotation, receiving just five minutes and attempting one shot. With his playing time severely restricted, the veteran center offers little fantasy utility outside of situations where injuries create additional opportunities.