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October 26, 2025
Starting Sunday
Jackson will start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Analysis
Jackson will make his second start of the season, with James Wiseman retreating to the bench. In his previous start, Jackson saw just eight minutes, so a starting role does not necessarily mean his usage will be significantly increased.
October 26, 2025
Shifts to bench Saturday
Jackson totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one block across 12 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 loss to Memphis.
Analysis
After starting Indiana's season opener, Jackson shifted to a backup role during the loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. He did play four more minutes in this one, but that could have been a result of game script with Memphis up by as much as 30 at one point. Jackson is coming off an Achilles tear he suffered in November last season, so it's likely the Pacers will ease him into a bigger workload as the season progresses.
October 25, 2025
Retreating to bench Saturday
Jackson won't start in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis
With James Wiseman joining the starting five, Jackson will retreat to the bench. The 23-year-old center logged just eight minutes in Thursday's season-opening double-overtime loss to the Thunder, posting zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound.
October 24, 2025
Barely touches floor in loss
Jackson finished with zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound over eight minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to Oklahoma City.
Analysis
Despite starting, Jackson managed just eight minutes, a worrying sign for anyone who took a chance on him in drafts. His preseason was far from convincing, and it appears the coaching staff has some reservations when it comes to his role. He is worth holding for at least a few games just to see whether this was simply a case of foul trouble.