Pascal Siakam is out for Monday's game against the Hawks, listed for rest on the injury report. The Pacers, 2-5 and losers of four straight, will play without their leading scorer from last season's line, and the report gives Nov. 4 as his expected return.
What happened
The Pacers listed forward Pascal Siakam as out for Monday's game against the Hawks. The injury report update came at 1:19 PM ET on Nov. 2. The reason is rest, filed under "Rest · Other." No previous status appears for him, so this is his first listing. The report's comment reads: "Siakam will be rested against the Hawks on Monday." No injury is attached to the absence. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 4. Tip-off is at 7:30 PM ET.
What it means for the Pacers
Indiana hosts Atlanta at 7:30 PM ET on Monday at 2-5, 12th in the standings and on a four-game losing streak. Siakam, 32, averaged 21.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 32.2 minutes over seven games last season. The Pacers are 2-5 with him and have no games without him on record. The rest of the report is crowded. Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Ivica Zubac are all out, and Obi Toppin is day-to-day with a back issue. That leaves Kelly Oubre Jr. (23.2 minutes), Jarace Walker (21.7) and Quenton Jackson (19.9) among the rotation players available for added minutes.
What to watch
The report lists Nov. 4 as Siakam's expected return, so the next injury report should show whether he is cleared for that game. Opponent and tip time for that game are not announced. Watch Toppin's back, since he is day-to-day, and Larry Nance Jr., who is day-to-day with an illness. Indiana is also without Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and T.J. McConnell. The Pacers need a win to end the four-game skid.
Is Pascal Siakam playing vs the Hawks?
No. The Pacers listed Siakam as out for Monday's game against the Hawks, with rest as the reason.
When will Pascal Siakam be back?
The injury report gives an expected return of Nov. 4. The opponent for that game is not announced.