With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.

Bennedict Mathurin will start over Aaron Nesmith on Saturday, but Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said to "stay tuned' for how the situation will play out.

The Indiana Pacers swingman missed 2 1/2 months with an ankle injury before returning on Jan. 16, 2025, against the Detroit Pistons.

Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Aaron Nesmith are available for Thursday's game. Nesmith has been out since Nov. 1.

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Ahead of their Saturday evening tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle opted to keep his starting small forward decision a

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports. Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain.

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Saturday night. Indiana has won two straight and eight of nine and is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and Myles Turner posted 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 115-102 win over the 76ers

Ahead of their Saturday evening tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle opted to keep his starting small forward decision a mystery for attendant reporters. Swingman Aaron Nesmith,

Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.