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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 20 points in win over Grizzlies
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:16 PM
Pascal Siakam had 20 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam sat out Monday against the Hawks as the Pacers rested their starters. The 32-year-old forward was back Wednesday, scored 20 points and had a full stat line in the win over the Grizzlies. Siakam and the Pacers have one game remaining this week, against the Nuggets at home Saturday. |
Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard has 22 points in win vs. Grizzlies
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:08 PM
Andrew Nembhard had 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's 107-103 victory over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: It was Nembhard's third consecutive game with at least 22 points. The 26-year-old guard filled up the box score, adding a steal and a block to his line Wednesday. Nembhard's scoring uptick is likely to continue while Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) is sidelined. |
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Andrew Nembhard Pacers start Smith, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Zubac
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:39 PM
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers start Braden Smith, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac on Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Rookie Braden Smith is getting his second career start after playing well last game. The rest of the Pacers lineup is what you would expect without Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac is back in the lineup for Jay Huff. |
Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) upgraded to available Weds.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Toppin is back after a three-game absence and will provide frontcourt depth off the bench. With Ivica Zubac (ankle) also available, there may be even fewer minutes available to Jay Huff. |
Kelly Oubre Jr. Kelly Oubre will not play against Grizzlies
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:34 PM
Kelly Oubre (calf) will not play against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
Analysis: Oubre missed the last game with what was listed as a knee injury, and now he's out with what is listed as a calf injury. The Pacers aren't resting their players like they did on Monday, so look for Jalen Slawson and Jarace Walker to pick up the slack. |
Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (ankle) active Wednesday vs. Memphis
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:21 PM
Alex Golden
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Zubac is available after missing five games with a sprained ankle. His return will push Jay Huff to the bench, eliminating most of Huff's already-limited fantasy value. |
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Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac (ankle) questionable Wednesday vs. MEM
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ivica Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After spraining his ankle during an October 25 win over the Nets, Zubac has missed the Pacers' last five games. If he can play on Wednesday, the Pacers will likely drop Jay Huff to the bench, even if they limit Zubac's minutes. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (back) questionable Wednesday vs. MEM
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Toppin did not play in Monday's loss to the Hawks but was made active because teams must have eight active players, per league rules. If he plays, Toppin's return could bump Kobe Brown out of the rotation entirely after he played 38 minutes against the Hawks. |
Larry Nance Jr. Larry Nance (illness) absent from injury report
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Nance was one of the many Pacers who didn't play on Monday, with only six players seeing action. His return adds frontcourt depth but will not affect fantasy basketball. |
Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) off injury report
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Nesmith is back after missing Monday's loss to the Hawks, Indiana's second game in as many nights. His return will push Quenton Jackson to the bench. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (neck) absent from injury report
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Andrew Nembhard (neck) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Nembhard is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. Braden Smith, who dished out 10 assists, isn't guaranteed to be active given his two-way contract status. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (rest) removed from injury report
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (rest) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Siakam is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Hawks. Jalen Slawson should head to the bench after making a spot start on Monday. |
Jay Huff Jay Huff scores season-high 22 points vs. Atlanta
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 4:33 PM
Jay Huff led the Pacers with 22 points (8-of-14 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks against the Hawks on Monday.
Analysis: Huff has been filling in as the starting center for Indiana for the last few games, but that hasn't always led to starter minutes. However, with only six available players for the Pacers in this game, Huff played a significant role. He started off hot, scoring 17 points in the first half, which helped him lead the team in scoring while setting a new season high for points. He'll continue starting until Ivica Zubac (ankle) returns, which makes him an intriguing streaming option, even if he has struggled as a starter prior to this game. |
Xavier Cooks Braden Smith posts 19/4/10/3/1 line as starter
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 4:26 PM
Braden Smith started on Monday and finished with 19 points (8-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, one block, two three-pointers and five turnovers in a 108-104 loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: The Pacers only had six healthy players for this game, so everyone that was available played a ton of minutes. That allowed Smith to make the first start of his career, and he took full advantage. Most second-round picks don't record double-doubles in their first starts, but the special circumstances allowed college basketball's total assist leader from last season to do just that. Smith is a high-level passer, but he won't be part of the Pacers' rotation when the team is healthy. Depending on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game, he could end up starting again. |
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) late scratch vs. Atlanta
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 1:36 PM
Indiana Pacers
Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Monday.
Analysis: Oubre was never on the injury report, but he has been ruled out, with the update coming after the scheduled tipoff time. That will leave the Pacers with just six available players, which means those six will average out to 40 minutes of playing time. |
Quenton Jackson IND starts Smith, Jackson, Walker, Slawson, Huff
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 1:07 PM
NBA Lineups
Braden Smith, Quenton Jackson, Jarace Walker, Jalen Slawson and Jay Huff will start Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Huff is the only holdover from the quintet that started Sunday's loss to the Nets. With the Pacers at just eight active players, the starters will log heavy minutes against the Hawks. |
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Larry Nance Jr. Larry Nance Jr. (illness) ruled out Monday vs. ATL
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: The Pacers will have only eight active players on Monday, with one (Obi Toppin) missing the game due to a back injury. Nance's absence means Jay Huff and Jalen Slawson will have to play heavy minutes in the frontcourt. |
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Xavier Cooks Braden Smith to make first career start Monday
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 12:01 PM
Tony East
According to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, Braden Smith will start Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Between actual injuries and injury-management situations, the Pacers will have eight active players on Monday. And one, Obi Toppin (back), is active only to meet the eight-player minimum; he won't play. So Smith, the NCAA's all-time assist leader, will start at point guard. If the other available Pacers can knock down some shots, it would be unsurprising if Smith hit double figures in assists. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam (rest) out Monday vs. Hawks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 7:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Pascal Siakam (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with Atlanta.
Analysis: Siakam will join the starters on the sideline, and he could be replaced in the first unit by Obi Toppin (back), who has been upgraded to questionable. Jay Huff should see big frontcourt minutes with Ivica Zubac (ankle) still on the shelf. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (hamstring) out Monday vs. ATL
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 7:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (left hamstring injury management) is out for Monday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Nesmith will get the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back set, as most of Indiana's roster is on the injury report for this one. Fantasy managers looking for fill-in options can check the final injury report for availability, but with every team in action tonight, there are likely more attractive streamers. |
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