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Kam Jones - Starting Friday Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact This will be Jones' third start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by TJ McConnell, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff. As a starter this season, Jones has posted averages of 11.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

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T.J. McConnell - Starting Friday vs. Washington McConnell is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact McConnell was cleared to play Friday after missing the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury, and he'll make his first start of the season due to the absence of Andrew Nembhard (back). McConnell's last start took place April 11 against the Magic, when he registered 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 21 minutes.

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Ethan Thompson - Not playing Friday Thompson (two-way) is listed out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Thompson received 27 minutes in both of the Pacers' past two games, but because he's eligible to suit up for just 10 more contests at the NBA level over the rest of the season while he's signed to a two-way deal, Indiana will hold him out Friday in an afford to preserve some of his availability down the stretch. Fellow two-way player Quenton Jackson was inactive for Thursday's loss to Washington, but he'll suit up Friday and will likely end up absorbing most of Thompson's vacated minutes.

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Andrew Nembhard - Not playing Friday Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Nembhard's absence doesn't come as a surprise, given that he was listed initially listed as doubtful for the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set while managing a back injury. T.J. McConnell has been cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, so he and Kam Jones (back) should both see elevated roles in Nembhard's absence. Nembhard's next opportunity to play is Sunday against Dallas.

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Micah Potter - Good to go Friday Potter (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Potter will shed his questionable tag due to an ankle sprain and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 27-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over his last five appearances (one start). With Pascal Siakam (personal), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) all sidelined, Potter may see a bump in minutes.

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Kam Jones - Cleared to play Friday Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder exited Thursday's loss to the Wizards early due to lower-back soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Nembhard (back) listed as doubtful, Jones is likely to see an uptick in minutes. Over his last six outings (two starts), the Marquette product has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.

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T.J. McConnell - Will play Friday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact McConnell has missed the Pacers' last two games due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has been given the green light to play in Friday's game, and he could have an expanded role in his return as Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as doubtful. McConnell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 17.4 minutes per game since the new year.

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T.J. McConnell - Questionable Friday McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. With Andrew Nembhard (back) doubtful and Kam Jones (back) questionable, the Pacers may be shorthanded in the backcourt for the second leg of this back-to-back set against Washington. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson could see increased playing time if any of McConnell, Nembhard or Jones are ultimately ruled out.

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Micah Potter - Questionable for Friday Potter (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Potter played through the ankle issue Thursday, but it's possible he could get hit with a maintenance day on the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Potter isn't able to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Ethan Thompson and Ben Sheppard.

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Kam Jones - Iffy for Friday Jones (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Jones remains day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game early with lower back soreness. Andrew Nembhard (back) is doubtful, while T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable as well.

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Andrew Nembhard - Doubtful for Friday Nembhard (back) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Washington.

Impact Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and it's not a surprise to see the team looking to rest Nembhard. T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is questionable, and Kam Jones (back) is too, so the team could be very shorthanded in the backcourt.

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11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

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Jay Huff - Blocks three shots Thursday Huff finished with 15 points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 21 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Despite playing just 21 minutes, Huff managed to contribute on both ends of the floor once again. In 12 appearances over the past month, he has averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 three-pointers and 2.3 combined steals and blocks in just 20.1 minutes per game. Indiana's rotation from one night to the next is going to be a huge source of frustration for fantasy managers. While Huff should continue to put up solid numbers, a lack of playing time could eventually signal an end to his must-roster status.

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Micah Potter - Goes for 14-and-6 in loss Potter notched 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Potter scored double digits for the third straight game, having now also played at least 26 minutes in four consecutive appearances. While his ceiling remains somewhat limited, if he is going to continue playing a sizeable role, he should at least be on the radar in standard leagues.

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Andrew Nembhard - Rough night Thursday Nembhard chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 22 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to Washington.

Impact Nembhard saw just 22 minutes, turning in one of his worst performances of the season. With Indiana doing everything it can to lose games, it appears as though Nembhard's time as a standard league asset could be on the brink of ending. Generally speaking, he should be able to maintain relevancy, at least from a pre-minute standpoint. However, assuming his playing time is limited moving forward, it's hard to roster him with any confidence.

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