Pacers get good news on Aaron Nesmith, bad news on Andrew Nembhard ahead of 76ers game
Pacers get good news on Aaron Nesmith (hand), bad news on Aaron Nembhard (hip) on the injury report ahead of Sixers game
The Indiana Pacers have received positive and negative injury updates ahead of their Sunday matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Aaron Nesmith, the team's forward, is set to play despite a left hand sprain sustained during Friday's victory over the New York Knicks. Evaluation results determined the injury to be a sprain rather than a fracture.
However, there is a significant setback for the Pacers as point guard Andrew Nembhard will miss the game due to left hip soreness, as confirmed by the team's social media post. Nembhard was placed on the injured list late Saturday evening. This absence raises concerns about the starting point guard position for the Pacers, especially considering All-Star Tyrese Haliburton remains sidelined with a hamstring strain.
Veteran backup T.J. McConnell, who has been on a minutes restriction since suffering a hamstring strain early in the season, is a potential option, alongside combo guard Quenton Jackson and former Purdue star and two-way contract guard Braden Smith.
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