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Pacers' biggest problem just got exposed once again The Indiana Pacers have a big problem they need to address sooner rather than later as they look to re-enter the title picture.
Kam Jones - Starting vs. Utah Jones will start against the Jazz on Tuesday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact The Pacers will be extremely shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set, allowing Jones to step into the starting five for the first time in his young career. The rookie second-rounder has logged double-digit minutes just three times so far this season, during which he has averaged 2.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 19.0 minutes per contest.
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Ben Sheppard - Joining starting lineup Sheppard is starting in Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
Impact Aaron Nesmith is resting Tuesday, clearing up a spot in the first unit for Sheppard to claim. Sheppard has averaged 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.6 minutes per contest in 12 games as a starter this year.
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Jarace Walker - Entering first unit Walker is starting in Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
Impact With Pascal Siakam catching a breather, Walker is joining the first unit and should see considerable usage. Walker has averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 26.9 minutes per tilt his last five games as a starter.
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Rockets predicted to reunite with two former franchise stars including $81.5 million MVP, former teammate of Kevin Durant through blockbuster trade | Sporting News This would be a welcome reunion, and logical as well.
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Dorian Finney-Smith - Sitting out Wednesday Finney-Smith is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to left ankle injury management.
Impact The expectation is that the veteran forward will be ready to go for Thursday's tilt against the Hornets. Josh Okogie and Clint Capela should help fill out the frontcourt minutes Wednesday, especially with Kevin Durant (ankle) joining Finney-Smith on the sidelines.
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Kevin Durant - Probable for Wednesday Durant (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Durant was held out of Monday's matchup against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain, but he appears on track to return in time for Wednesday's clash. Expect confirmation on his availability closer to game time.
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