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6. April 2026
Iffy to face Minnesota
Sheppard (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
Analyse
Sheppard is in danger of missing a second straight game due to a right hip sprain. If he joins Andrew Nembhard (back), Aaron Nesmith (neck) and Pascal Siakam (ankle) on the inactive list, Ethan Thompson, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates to see increased playing time.
5. April 2026
Downgraded against Cavaliers
Sheppard (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Analyse
Sheppard started in Friday's 129-108 loss to Charlotte, finishing with seven points, three rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes. However, he won't suit up Sunday because of a sprained right hip. With the Pacers posting a lengthy injury report for Sunday's game, Ethan Thompson may find himself in the starting lineup for the ninth time this season.
4. April 2026
Questionable for Sunday
Sheppard is questionable for Sunday's game in Cleveland due to a right hip strain.
Analyse
If Sheppard can't give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Taelon Peter. Check back closer to Sunday's tipoff for official confirmation on Sheppard's status.
3. April 2026
Starting Friday
Sheppard will start Friday versus the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Analyse
Quenton Jackson, Kobe Brown, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff will join Sheppard in the first unit for Friday's game. Across 19 starts this season, Sheppard has posted averages of 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 triples per contest.