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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard produces 26 points, 12 assists
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:34 PM
Andrew Nembhard accounted for 26 points (10-of-18 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, 12 assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Nembhard finished Monday's victory with a season-high 12 assists, and the double-double was his first since March 8, 2025. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, it has effectively been Nembhard's show to run, but an injury kept him on the sidelines for two weeks earlier this season. Since November 8, the Pacers guard has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (74). Unsurprisingly, Nembhard is rostered in 92 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam records 23 points, five rebounds
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:33 PM
Pascal Siakam amassed 23 points (10-of-21 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Counting Monday, Siakam has scored at least 23 points in six straight and eight of his last nine games. The Pacers forward has seen his season-long fantasy value decline, mainly due to the team's many injuries, most notably Tyrese Haliburton. While the point guard's absence may have been viewed as an opportunity for Siakam to do more playmaking, that isn't how things have worked out. He's providing seventh-round value in eight-cat formats, well behind his Yahoo! ADP (30). |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin hits four triples, scores 25
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:32 PM
Bennedict Mathurin tallied 25 points (7-of-14 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Monday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: For the first time since the Pacers' first two games of the season, Mathurin has scored at least 25 points in back-to-back games. He was efficient against the Kings, posting solid percentages and committing only one turnover. Over the past two weeks, Mathurin has provided seventh-round per-game game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Pacers still have two more games to play in Week 8, starting with the 76ers on Friday. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (calf) out Monday vs. Sacramento
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Sheppard will miss a second straight game after straining his calf during a December 3 loss to the Nuggets. How much time he'll miss remains unknown. While Jarace Walker has made starts in the past, the Pacers went with Garrison Mathews for Friday's game against the Bulls. Neither player is a must-roster option, but Mathews can provide three-point production as a starter. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 36 points in win over Bulls
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:30 PM
Pascal Siakam had 36 points (13-of-24 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and five three-pointers in the Pacers' 120-105 victory over the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: Siakam remains the top option on the Pacers as they navigate this season without Tyrese Haliburton. The 31-year-old power forward has expanded his game to include three-point shooting and knocked down five threes against the Bulls on Friday. The Pacers are off for the rest of the weekend and have three games on the schedule in Week 8. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (calf) ruled out Friday vs. Chicago
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Sheppard suffered a strained left calf during Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets and will miss some time. How long he'll be out has not been made public by the Pacers, but his absence does not affect fantasy basketball. However, it may mean that Jarace Walker returns to the starting five after playing 22 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 23/3/4 line in loss to Nuggets
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 4:01 PM
Pascal Siakam had 23 points (7-of-16 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam remains a solid scorer as he's averaging 24.1 points per game this year, though his overall fantasy value hasn't lived up to preseason expectations. The 31-year-old power forward was drafted in the third-round, but is providing seventh-round value so far this year. Siakam also comes with the risk of being shut down on a struggling Pacers team that's going through a rebuilding year. |
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Jay Huff Jay Huff hits three triples, scores 15 points
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 4:02 PM
Jay Huff accumulated 15 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Huff has reached double figures in five straight, with Monday's point total being his highest since November 19 (season-high 20 vs. Charlotte). He's been the starting center the last three games, with Isaiah Jackson (6/3/0/1/2 in 16 minutes) being pushed to the bench. While iJax is the Pacers' former first-round pick, Huff has been more consistently productive, and he's received more opportunities as a result. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard posts 21 points, six assists
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 3:59 PM
Andrew Nembhard accounted for 21 points (7-of-11 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Nembhard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time in five games on Monday. In fact, after scoring 32 points in the Pacers' November 21 loss to Cleveland, he shot 11-of-34 from the field in the following three games. Before the season, Nembhard was a player whom many fantasy managers believed could safely provide top-100 value. Unfortunately, an early-season injury put him on the shelf for a few weeks, stunting his progress. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam leads Pacers with 26 points Monday
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 3:58 PM
Pascal Siakam finished Monday's loss to the Cavaliers with 26 points (11-of-21 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: With the Cavaliers regaining control of Monday's game early in the fourth quarter, Siakam lost out on a few minutes due to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle pulling the plug. Given how many games the Pacers have lost, this has to be a frustrating season for Siakam and, by extension, those who have him on their fantasy rosters. Having entered the season with a third-round Yahoo! ADP, he's ranked outside the top-75 in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with Indiana being 4-17, buying low comes with the risk of âSpicy Pâ being shut down later in the season, as the Pacers regained control of their 2026 first-round pick via a June trade with the Pelicans. |
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Jarace Walker IND starts Nembhard, Benn, Walker, Siakam, Huff
Mon, Dec 1, 2025, 12:49 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After playing 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over the Bulls, Walker is back in the Pacers' starting lineup. He replaces Ben Sheppard, who will play rotation minutes off the bench. Walker offers a higher fantasy ceiling than Sheppard, but inconsistent offensive production has been an issue for the former lottery pick. |
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Isaiah Jackson Isaiah Jackson turns in double-double off bench
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:19 PM
Isaiah Jackson recorded a double-double on Saturday with 14 points (5-of-5 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks against the Bulls.
Analysis: Jackson was bumped to the bench for Friday's game, and he wasn't effective in that role. However, he was able to make a large impact in this one. Both Pacers bigs had success, as Jay Huff, who started at center, contributed 14 points, four blocks and four triples. Chicago allows a lot of paint points, so this was a favorable matchup, but it was still good to see both centers turn in strong stat lines. However, this is likely a one-time thing and not the start of a productive run for both. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (quad) scores 14 points in return
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:13 PM
Andrew Nembhard returned to the lineup on Saturday and contributed 14 points (5-of-10 FGs), one rebound, six assists and two three-pointers against the Bulls.
Analysis: Following a one-game absence with a quad injury, Nembhard was back to take on Chicago. He immediately returned to the starting unit, which pushed Jarace Walker to the bench and limited him to 20 minutes. As expected, Nembhard is averaging career highs in points, assists and three-pointers with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season. This wasn't a standout game, but it was good to see him log 32 minutes after an absence. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam scores 24 points, drills game-winner
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 4:09 PM
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points (11-of-23 FGs), nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in a 103-101 win over the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: For the first time this season, the Pacers have a winning streak. Siakam scored 24 points in consecutive games, which resulted in back-to-back wins. Friday's game was a blowout, but this one ended with Siakam hitting a contested mid-range shot with .1 seconds remaining. It was a fantastic shot to close out an exciting game, and Siakam continues to cook. He has scored at least 20 points in seven of their last eight games, and he has two steals in four straight. |
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Andrew Nembhard Nembhard, Sheppard, Mathurin, Siakam, Huff start
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 1:14 PM
NBA Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Bennedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Nembhard is back after sitting out Friday's win over the Wizards. However, it is Jarace Walker who will head to the bench, with Sheppard remaining with the starters. The matchup was likely a factor, as the Bulls are starting three guards. Sheppard has not been a great streaming option this season, but sticking with the starters should benefit him. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (quad) available vs. Chicago
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 11:53 AM
Indiana Pacers
Andrew Nembhard (quad) is available to play against the Bulls on Saturday.
Analysis: Nembhard will be good to go after a one-game absence against Washington on Friday. Ben Sheppard started in his place, but he'll head back to the bench with Nembhard back. T.J. McConnell should still fill out the backup point guard minutes, so he shouldn't be impacted much. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (quad) questionable Saturday
Sat, Nov 29, 2025, 7:39 AM
Andrew Nembhard (quad) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Nembhard missed Friday's game against the Wizards with a quad contusion. Ben Sheppard moved into the starting lineup in his absence, but T.J. McConnell out-produced him with 14 points and eight assists in 19 minutes. Expect a similar setup for the Pacers if Nembhard is ruled out again. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin scores 20 points in blowout win
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 4:43 PM
Bennedict Mathurin lit up the Wizards with 20 points (8-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers on Friday.
Analysis: Mathurin started the season by scoring at least 20 points in five straight games. He followed that up with 14 and 15 points on sub-40 percent shooting over Indiana's previous two games before getting back on track in this one. Mathurin had high expectations entering this season with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) sidelined, and he should be able to supply plenty of buckets for the remainder of the year. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam power Pacers past Wizards with 24/11
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 4:37 PM
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points (11-of-20 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in a 119-86 win over the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: After scoring a season-low 11 points on Wednesday, Siakam got back on track in this one to help lead Indiana to a lopsided victory. He has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven games, and he continues to shoot the ball efficiently. Through their first nine games, he shot at least 50 percent from the floor just once; over their last nine games, he has shot below 50 percent just twice. This was also his first double-double since October, which was enough to help the Pacers get their third win of the year. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell chips in 14 points, eight dimes
Fri, Nov 28, 2025, 4:29 PM
T.J. McConnell provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (7-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block on Friday against the Wizards.
Analysis: McConnell didn't get the starting nod with Andrew Nembhard (quad) sidelined, but he was still able to make a strong contribution off the bench. He led the team in assists and scored in double figures for a fifth straight game. He is rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but has provided fifth-round value during this stretch. If Nembhard remains out against the Bulls on Saturday, McConnell should see a nice boost in value once again, especially if the game is closer. |
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