Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith is day-to-day with a hamstring issue and is listed as probable for Friday's game at Miami. The Pacers are already short-handed, and they have lost two straight.
What happened
Aaron Nesmith is listed as day-to-day with a hamstring issue on the injury report released Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5:15 p.m. ET. The report lists him as probable for Friday's game against the Heat. This entry has no previous status. He has gone on and off the list almost every day since Sunday, Oct. 25. On Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 he was listed day-to-day with a left hamstring issue. He was cleared on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and now he is back on the list.
What it means for the Pacers
The Pacers play at Miami on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. ET. They are 2-3, the 10th seed, and have lost two in a row. Nesmith is averaging 13.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.8 minutes over four games. Indiana is 1-3 with him and 1-0 without him. The roster is thin. Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy are out, and Andrew Nembhard is day-to-day with a neck issue. Without Nesmith, Kelly Oubre Jr. has played 24.0 minutes, Jarace Walker 21.0 and Quenton Jackson 18.3. Pascal Siakam (24.0 points) and Obi Toppin (15.2 points) lead the scoring.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's tip at Miami will show whether Nesmith keeps his probable tag. His expected return is listed as Friday, Oct. 30. The left hamstring has kept him moving on and off the list all week, so his status before each game is worth checking. Also watch Nembhard's neck. With Haliburton and McConnell both out, Indiana's backcourt depth depends on him.
Is Aaron Nesmith playing at the Heat on Friday?
He is listed as probable for Friday's 8 p.m. ET game at Miami. He is day-to-day with a hamstring issue. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Aaron Nesmith be back?
His expected return is listed as Friday, Oct. 30, the night the Pacers play at Miami.