THE Indiana Pacers I will not have Aaron Nesmith as they take on the LA Clippers tonight. It has been reported that Nesmith is dealing with a knee injury, but likely won’t be out for too long. So far this season the striker has been available and tonight’s game will be just his 10th missed game of the season.
Nesmith has been a great offensive source for the Pacers this season. He has improved his game since last year and has also become one of the most efficient players on the team. He has played 63 games so far and is shooting 44% from beyond the arc. The 6-foot-5 forward is Indiana’s second-best shooter.
The Pacers have effectively maximized his availability this season. Every time he is present, he is in the spotlight, away from the stars. Nesmith regularly plays over 30 minutes per game, showing just how impactful he has been this season.
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According to reports, the striker will not take part in tonight’s match as he is suffering from a knee injury. They have given no update on how long he will be gone.
Bennedict Mathurin is also listed because he suffers a labral tear in his right shoulder. Other Pacers players listed as questionable are Quenton Jackson, Oscar Tshiebwe and Isaiah Wong. All three are questionable with a two-way contract in the G-League.
What happened to Aaron Nesmith?
Although the knee injury is believed to be not serious, the Pacers have not said when Nesmith will return to the lineup.
Nesmith has been excellent since being in the starting lineup. The striker has started the last 38 games he has played. Since starting, the forward has averaged 12.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists. His efficiency also stood out as the 24-year-old made 49.8% of his field goals and 44% of his 3s.
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Looking at Aaron Nesmith’s stats against LA Clippers
Nesmith had a slow start to his career, which is why he didn’t play as much against the Clippers as other players. During his career, he played only four times with the Los Angeles team.
During that four-game span, Nesmith put up 8.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, and 2.0 apg. The best game he played against the Clippers came on December 31, 2022, when he had 16 points and shot 60% from beyond the arc.
