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23. März 2026
Upgraded to available
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis
The Pacers thought about holding Nesmith out for right ankle injury management, but they've ultimately decided to give him the green light Monday. The swingman has averaged 17.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.8 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, shooting 44.4 percent from deep.
22. März 2026
Questionable to face Orlando
Nesmith (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis
Nesmith has played in five straight games but could be held out of Monday's contest in Orlando due to right ankle injury management. If the 26-year-old wing isn't cleared to suit up, Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson would be candidates to see a bump in minutes.
22. März 2026
Struggles in loss Saturday
Nesmith posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds over 25 minutes during Saturday's 134-119 loss to San Antonio.
Analysis
Nesmith couldn't get it going Saturday, bringing to an end what had been a five-game stretch of double-digit scoring. Nesmith's production has been up and down all season, making him a hard player to trust. In 42 appearances, he has averaged 13.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers, leaving him outside the top 200 in standard leagues. Given the uncertainty regarding Indiana's rotation, Nesmith should be utilized as a stream option only.
21. März 2026
Will play Saturday
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Analysis
Nesmith will shed a questionable tag to face the Spurs on Saturday. Nesmith is averaging 20.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 29.6 minutes over his last five games.
20. März 2026
Iffy for Saturday
Nesmith is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to right ankle injury management.
Analysis
Nesmith is becoming a staple on the injury report as the Pacers play out the final stretch of a losing season. Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson could find themselves more involved in the rotation, depending upon whose available for Indiana on Saturday.
18. März 2026
Cleared to face Portland
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Analysis
Nesmith was listed as questionable due to a right ankle injury, but he's been given the green light to play Wednesday. Nesmith will likely fill his usual starting role, where he's averaging 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 29.9 minutes per game.
18. März 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
After playing 24 minutes during the first half of Indiana's back-to-back set, Nesmith is in danger of sitting out the second half. He was sidelined for the first half of the Pacers' back-to-back set last week, but his production has been trending up, scoring in double figures in four straight appearances. However, his 24 minutes Tuesday were his fewest since March 6, though his limited playing time was likely due to the blowout nature of the loss to New York.
17. März 2026
Good to go vs. New York
Nesmith (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Knicks.
Analysis
Nesmith has been upgraded to available after initially being added to the injury report as questionable with an ankle injury. He's fresh off an impressive 32-point performance Sunday against Milwaukee, marking just the second time in 39 games this season that he's reached the 30-point threshold.
