With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.

Jan 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Lost in the fold of a dramatic game was wing Aaron Nesmith, who made his return after missing all of November and December with an injury. Nesmith started but played only nine minutes. However, he scored an efficient nine points and brought some needed defense against Cade Cunningham.

Point guard Tyrese Haliburton is listed as doubtful for the Pacers' game against the Cavaliers on Tuesday with left hamstring soreness.

For the game, they will likely be without their best player, as All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report. Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.

Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele are both OUT tonight at Indiana. Andre Drummond will play.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin Nick Nurse on if he

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Saturday night. Indiana has won two straight and eight of nine and is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Pascal Siakam recorded 21 points and eight rebounds and Myles Turner chipped in 18 points and 11 boards as the Indiana Pacers notched a 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday in Indianapolis.

Recently, the Indiana Pacers placed their All-Star guard, Tyrese Haliburton, on the injury report. Heading into their Thursday night game against the Detroit Pi

While Joel Embiid remains on the sidelines, the Sixers’ schedule isn’t letting up as their weekend back-to-back on the road begins against a hot Pacers team.