Going back to the bench means Bennedict Mathurin's offensive approach could change and focus a little more on scoring than efficiency.

Pascal Siakam scored 36 points and the Pacers hit 21 3-pointers, but they still gave up 125 points in a loss to the Heat.

The Indiana Pacers had to make Bennedict Mathurin the starting small forward ... he has to cede opportunities to both Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Nesmith is a better defender than ...

Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points and 11 assists to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 111-91 on Wednesday night.

Nikola Jokic had a career-best 19 assists, while adding 18 points and nine rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 on Monday night.

The move, Carlisle decided, was Aaron Nesmith needed to move back to the starting small forward spot and Bennedict Mathurin ... Regardless of format, Pascal Siakam enjoyed All-Star return All ...

Pascal Siakam scored 36 points in an exceptional ... played just 7 minutes and went scoreless Pacers third-year wing Bennedict Mathurin was ruled out of Friday's game with a left wrist sprain ...