Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Nesmith (ankle) won't play Friday against Washington, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
The Pacers have already decided that Nesmith won't play in the second half of the team's back-to-back set to open the post-All-Star-break schedule after he sprained his right ankle in Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Wizards. Prior to his departure, Nesmith tallied three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes. Kobe Brown started the second half in Nesmith's place Thursday and could be in line for a large workload again Friday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Suffers sprained ankle
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Nesmith has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right ankle sprain. He'll finish the night with three points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes.
Nesmith won't return for the second half after suffering an ankle injury during a collision with teammate Jay Huff. Kobe Brown and Ben Sheppard will presumably be leaned on more heavily the rest of the way with Nesmith sidelined.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go Thursday
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Nesmith (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nesmith missed Indiana's final outing before the All-Star break due to lower-back soreness but will shake off his questionable tag Thursday due to a lumbar sprain. Thursday's contest is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising if he popped up on Friday's injury report. Over four February appearances, the 26-year-old has averaged 11.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per contest.
Nesmith (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Nesmith missed the Pacers final game before the All-Star break due to back pain, and the 26-year-old still hasn't fully recovered from the injury. If he's able to shed his questionable tag to face Washington, Nesmith would likely assume a larger offensive role, considering Pascal Siakam (personal) will be inactive.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Out Wednesday with sore back
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The Pacers list Nesmith out for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to lower back soreness.
Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard (back), Pascal Siakam (hamstring) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will all take a seat for the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set, but all four players should be back in action after the All-Star break. Nesmith posted 11 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes during Tuesday's win over the Knicks.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go Tuesday
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Nesmith (hand) will play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Nesmith missed last Tuesday's loss to Utah -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- due to a left hand strain, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the front end of this back-to-back set. The 26-year-old swingman has appeared in five of Indiana's last six outings, averaging 14.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 30.2 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Questionable for Tuesday
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Nesmith is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks with a left hand strain.
Tuesday's game will be the first leg of a back-to-back set, prompting the team to consider managing Nesmith's workload. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker could see additional opportunity if Nesmith doesn't go Tuesday.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Good to go vs. Toronto
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Nesmith (elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Nesmith popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a left elbow sprain, but the sixth-year pro has been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday. He has averaged 16.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.8 threes over 32.2 minutes per game over his last six outings.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy for Sunday
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Nesmith is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Toronto due to a left elbow sprain.
It's a new injury for Nesmith, who played 27 minutes in Friday's loss to the Bucks. If Nesmith isn't cleared to play Sunday, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard could see an uptick in playing time. Nesmith is averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this season.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Not listed on injury report
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Nesmith (hand) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Milwaukee.
Nesmith missed Tuesday's loss to the Jazz with a minor hand injury, but he'll be back in action Friday, which may result in Ben Sheppard returning to a reserve role. Nesmith is averaging 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 triples per game this season.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't play Tuesday
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Nesmith has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to a left hand strain.
Though he's being listed with an injury, Nesmith is essentially receiving a rest day for the second leg of a back-to-back set, along with several other key Pacers players. Nesmith will likely be back in action Friday at Milwaukee.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Strong production continues
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Nesmith had 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.
Nesmith continues to play well on both ends of the floor, turning in another serviceable performance. He has now scored in double digits in five straight games, connecting on 15 three-pointers in the process. Although his overall ceiling is limited, Nesmith warrants a roster spot in most leagues at this point.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Pops for 18 in Monday's loss
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Nesmith notched 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 132-116 loss to Atlanta.
It was Nesmith's best scoring effort since Jan. 4, when he poured in 25 points against the Magic. The 26-year-old forward has gotten the start in all 11 games he's played in January, averaging 11.9 points, 5.4 boards, 3.0 assists and 1.8 threes on the month.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Resting Saturday
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Nesmith (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Nesmith will take a seat for the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set Saturday, and he should be available for Monday's game against the 76ers. The Pacers will also be down fellow starters Pascal Siakam (rest) and Andrew Nembhard (back), so Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Micah Potter should all take on expanded roles against Detroit.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Just misses double-double in win
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Nesmith provided 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 123-99 victory over Miami.
The 26-year-old forward likely would have recorded his first double-double of the season in a more competitive contest, but he didn't see the court again after exiting late in the third quarter with the Pacers up by 26. Nesmith rejoined the starting five at the beginning of January and has quickly found his form, scoring at least 12 points in four straight games and averaging 16.8 points, 6.5 boards, 4.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 32.3 minutes.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Solid two-way performance in win
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Nesmith ended Thursday's 114-112 victory over the Hornets with 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes.
Nesmith has made 11 three-pointers over his last three games after going 3-for-7 from deep for the second straight game Thursday. The 26-year-old also notched his third game this season with at least one steal and a block. The Vanderbilt product should continue to see heavy minutes with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) sidelined, and Nesmith is averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.0 blocks in 32.8 minutes per contest through four games in January.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Strikes for 25 in Orlando
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Nesmith produced 25 points (8-16 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two blocks over 34 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.
The five made three-pointers tied his season high, and it was the 26-year-old wing's best overall scoring effort since Nov. 8. Nesmith missed most of the time in between then and now due to a knee injury, and in five games (two starts) since getting back onto the court, he's averaged 13.2 points, 5.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.4 blocks in 27.6 minutes a night.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Nearly double-doubles
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Nesmith notched nine points (3-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 loss to the Magic.
Along with Micah Potter, Nesmith started the second half of this contest. He's made a strong impact for the Pacers over his last three appearances off the bench, posting averages of 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers. After playing 30-plus minutes for the first time since Nov. 11, it's safe to assume Nesmith will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup soon.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't start in return
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Nesmith (knee) won't start against the Heat on Saturday.
Nesmith is available to return from an 18-game absence due to a sprained left knee, though he'll come off the bench and will likely face heavy restrictions. The 26-year-old forward has appeared in 11 regular-season games thus far, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Cleared to play Saturday
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Nesmith (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Nesmith will return to action following an 18-game absence due to a sprained left knee. It's unclear if the 26-year-old forward will be limited in his first game back, though his return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Johnny Furphy, Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker. Nesmith has appeared in 11 regular-season games thus far, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.5 minutes per contest.
