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March 15, 2026
Available Sunday
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Nesmith will shake off a questionable tag and suit up for a second straight game after resting during the first end of a back-to-back set. He's totaled 41 points in his past two appearances after failing to score in double figures in three straight contests following a five-game absence.
March 14, 2026
Carrying questionable tag
Nesmith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right ankle injury management.
Analysis
Nesmith missed Thursday's game against the Suns due to management of his right ankle injury, but he did suit up Friday and posted 12 points across 34 minutes. A call on his status will likely be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. Not having Nesmith would be a big blow for a Pacers team that has more than 10 players listed on the injury report for Sunday's game.
March 13, 2026
Good to go Friday
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
Nesmith did not play in Thursday's loss to the Suns while managing a right ankle injury. He's been given the green light to play Friday, and his return will likely result in Ethan Thompson reverting to a bench role. In his last appearance Tuesday against the Kings, Nesmith finished with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers over 35 minutes.
March 13, 2026
Probable for Friday
Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
Nesmith sat out Thursday's loss to the Suns but is expected to return to action during the second night of Indiana's back-to-back set. He scored in single digits in three straight appearances following a multi-game absence before exploding for 29 points in Sacramento on Tuesday.
March 12, 2026
Sitting out Thursday
Nesmith (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Nesmith's next chance to play comes during the second half of Indiana's back-to-back set versus the Knicks on Friday. The swingman's absence opens the door for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones to see significant playing time on the wing Thursday.
March 11, 2026
Iffy for Thursday
Nesmith is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right ankle injury management.
Analysis
Nesmith's availability is up in the air for Thursday's contest, which is the opening leg of a back-to-back set. If he's given the night off, Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones could see an uptick in minutes.
March 11, 2026
Leads Pacers with 29 points
Nesmith accumulated 29 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to the Kings.
Analysis
With Pascal Siakam (knee) and Andrew Nembhard (back) sidelined, the Pacers needed extra support. Nesmith stepped up and turned in his second-highest point total of the season in the narrow loss. It was a nice bounce-back for Nesmith, who was mired in a four-game slump where he failed to register double-digit scoring totals. This is an outlier total for Nesmith, who has exceeded 20 points only five times this season.
March 9, 2026
Available Sunday
Nesmith (ankle, back) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
Nesmith will make third straight appearance despite battling ankle and back injuries. In his two games since returning from injury, he has averaged just 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest.