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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Limited impact in Pacers debut
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Zubac produced eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
Zubac was limited to 16 minutes in his Pacers debut, but he made four of his six shots and also looked active on the glass. A 16-minute cameo isn't enough to see what Zubac might bring to the table, especially in a game where Pascal Siakam (knee) didn't play, but Zubac should stay as the Pacers' starter as long as he's healthy. It's unclear if Zubac will be available Friday on the second leg of a back-to-back set against the Knicks.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Scores 23 points in return
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Nembhard supplied 23 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two assists and one steal over 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to the Suns.
Making his return from a one-game absence, Nembhard was extremely efficient from the floor and missed just one shot, although this outing didn't prevent the 15-point loss. Nembhard has been one of the most consistent players for the Pacers all season long. He's averaging 16.1 points, 6.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds across eight appearances since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' Jalen Slawson: Turns heads with loaded line
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Slawson notched 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-108 loss to Phoenix.
Making just his second appearance at the NBA level this season, Slawson made the most of his playing time and recorded an impressive stat line. If he continues to see decent playing time off the bench, Slawson might be a player worth keeping close tabs on as a streaming alternative in deep formats. However, he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside outside of that, unless as long as he stays on that role.
Zubac is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Phoenix, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Zubac will be inserted right into the starting five for his first action since being dealt to Indiana. It's unclear as to how many minutes he may go Thursday, as he's spent a little over a month rehabbing from an ankle injury, but it's a great sign for the Pacers to get him out there on a night where a good chunk of the rotation is sidelined due to injury.
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Pacers' Kobe Brown: Entering starting five
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Brown will start Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Brown will draw his first start since Feb. 11 with the Pacers running out a depleted squad Thursday evening. He's struggled to get much going through five games off the bench in March, as he's averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per appearance.
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Pacers' Ethan Thompson: Entering starting lineup
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Thompson is starting Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Thompson is drawing his sixth start of the year for the banged-up Pacers on Thursday. The two-way player has averaged 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per contest across five games as a starter this season.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Headed to bench
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Huff will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Ivica Zubac is making his Pacers debut Thursday evening, which will result in Huff heading to the second unit, where his value figures to take a hit. As a reserve this season, Huff has posted averages of 6.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 three-pointers and 1.7 blocks per game.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Won't play Thursday
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Toppin (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Toppin will hit the sidelines for the first leg of this back-to-back set, but maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game against the Knicks. Toppin's absence should open up some minutes for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't go Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against Portland, and he's now in line to miss a second straight game. Expect Kam Jones and Ben Sheppard to see extended minutes in the backcourt with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Quenton Jackson (calf) also out.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Sitting out Thursday
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Nesmith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nesmith's next chance to play comes during the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set versus the Knicks on Friday. The swingman's absence opens the door for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones to see significant playing time on the wing Thursday.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Will play Thursday
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Nembhard (back) is good to go for Thursday's game versus Phoenix, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Nembhard is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, which may result in Kam Jones shifting back to the second unit. Nembhard is averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 assists and 1.9 triples per contest on the season.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Ready for Pacers debut
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Zubac (ankle) will play Thursday against the Suns, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.
Zubac was upgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup, and the team has since given him the green light to take the floor for the first time as a member of the Pacers. The big man hasn't appeared in a game since Feb. 2, so it's safe to assume that Indiana will keep a close eye on his minutes until he's acclimated, which will likely take at least a few appearances.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Ruled out for Thursday
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Siakam (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
No surprise here, as Siakam was originally considered doubtful for this contest. It'll be a second straight absence due to a knee strain, and while it wouldn't be surprising if he missed a handful of games, the Pacers are treating him as day-to-day. With this news, Jarace Walker, Kobe Brown and Micah Potter could see additional minutes Thursday.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Downgraded to out
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Jackson is out for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right calf soreness.
Jackson can be considered day-to-day, with a quick turnaround on the horizon Friday versus the Knicks. With several Pacers still up in the air for Thursday, Ben Sheppard is lined up for a significant role in the backcourt against the Suns.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Jackson is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right calf soreness.
Jackson is expected to miss the opening end of a back-to-back set Thursday due to a calf issue. Jackson is one of several Pacers players on the injury report, so it's uncertain who'll pick up the slack if Jackson is inactive.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Questionable for Thursday
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Nembhard is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to neck and lower-back soreness.
Thursday is the front half of Indiana's back-to-back, so Nembhard is likely to sit out one leg or the other. The bulk of the minutes at point guard could fall into the hands of Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones on Thursday.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable for Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
McConnell missed Tuesday's loss to the Kings after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Check back for another update on McConnell closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Iffy for Thursday
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Nesmith is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right ankle injury management.
Nesmith's availability is up in the air for Thursday's contest, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back set. If he's given the night off, Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones could see an uptick in minutes.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Doubtful for Thursday
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Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Suns.
Thursday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, and it looks like Siakam will be hit with a maintenance day, which should mean more minutes for Kobe Brown and Micah Potter. Check back for official confirmation on Siakam's status closer to Thursday's tip.
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