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March 20, 2026
Iffy for Saturday
Sheppard is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain.
Analysis
Sheppard could test out the issue during pregame warmups before the Pacers update his status. Indiana has a plethora of players listed as questionable for Saturday, meaning the team could need to summon some two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom for reinforcements.
March 19, 2026
Muted production again in loss
Sheppard amassed 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 127-119 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
Sheppard continues to do very little with the playing time he is given, developing into one of the more underwhelming players in the league. Although his role has increased of late, it only highlights his shortcomings. Through 58 games this season, Sheppard has averaged just 7.0 points and 1.3 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes per contest.
March 18, 2026
Will play Wednesday
Sheppard (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Analysis
Sheppard has been given the green light to play in the closing end of the Pacers' back-to-back set. Sheppard is averaging 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 19.6 minutes over his last seven appearances.
March 18, 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
Sheppard could receive a maintenance day for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's game against New York, Sheppard scored seven points with five rebounds, one assist and two steals.
March 17, 2026
Available Tuesday
Sheppard (ankle) will play Tuesday against New York.
Analysis
Sheppard will make his return to the hardwood following a one-game absence caused by an ankle injury. He's been unable to make much of an impact of late, as he's been held to single digits in the scoring column in six of his last seven showings.
March 16, 2026
Questionable with ankle sprain
Sheppard (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
A sprained left ankle could cost Sheppard a second consecutive outing Tuesday. The Pacers could be severely undermanned versus New York, so the team could need to call upon some of their two-way players from the G League's Noblesville Boom to help pick up the slack and soak up extra minutes.
March 15, 2026
Not playing Sunday
Sheppard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Sheppard popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a left ankle sprain. The injury is severe enough for him to miss Sunday's game, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Knicks. Sheppard has come off the bench in each of his last six outings and has averaged 20.0 minutes per game over that stretch. In his absence, those minutes will be absorbed by the likes of Kobe Brown, Kam Jones and T.J. McConnell.
March 14, 2026
Questionable for Sunday
Sheppard is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain.
Analysis
The ankle sprain is a new concern for Sheppard, who hasn't missed a game since Dec. 29. With the Pacers rolling out a lengthy injury report, the team could be very shorthanded Sunday. If Sheppard is ruled out, Kam Jones and Taelon Peter would be candidates to rejoin the rotation.