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Ivica Zubac - Returning versus Memphis Zubac (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Alex Golden of SI.com reports.

Impact Zubac will return Wednesday after missing the last five regular-season games due to an ankle injury. While Zubac may see fewer minutes in his first game back from the layoff, his presence will likely result in Jay Huff retreating to the bench.

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Ivica Zubac - Might return Wednesday Zubac (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Zubac has missed the last five regular-season games due to an ankle injury. While it's not clear how healthy he is, the questionable designation at least suggests he's moving in the right direction. If Zubac is sidelined again Wednesday versus Memphis, Jay Huff is expected to remain in the starting lineup at the five.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Nesmith - Not listed on injury report Nesmith (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game in Memphis.

Impact Nesmith sat out Monday's 108-104 loss to the Hawks for rest purposes, but he'll be back in action Wednesday evening. Nesmith is averaging 12.2 points, 1.8 assists and 1.7 triples per game this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Iffy for Wednesday Oubre (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Oubre is trying to move past a knee contusion Wednesday. Less playing time would be available for Jarace Walker if Oubre is healthy enough to play.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Available to play Wednesday Siakam (rest) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Siakam didn't play in Monday's 108-104 loss to the Hawks, the second of a back-to-back for Indiana. He will return to action Wednesday, meaning Jalen Slawson, who started against Atlanta, will presumably head back to the bench.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard - Not listed on injury report Nembhard (neck) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting in Memphis.

Impact Nembhard is set to return from a one-game absence, which should prompt Braden Smith's return to the second unit. Nembhard is averaging 18.5 points, 7.3 assists and 2.5 triples per game this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Larry Nance Jr. - Absent from injury report Nance (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Nance is feeling well enough to suit up for the Pacers on Wednesday. His streaming appeal is contingent upon the status of Ivica Zubac, who has a chance to return from an ankle sprain Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Obi Toppin - Questionable for Wednesday Toppin (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Toppin was available for emergency purposes Monday against the Hawks, so he figures to have a good chance of playing Wednesday. The Pacers should update his status closer to tipoff.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Huff - Leads team in scoring Huff closed with 22 points (8-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 40 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Huff paced Indiana in scoring and rebounding while taking on a massive workload with Ivica Zubac (ankle) unavailable. Although he missed all five of his three-point attempts, the big man was efficient inside the arc and came within two rebounds of a double-double. Huff's combination of scoring and shot-blocking gives him intriguing short-term fantasy upside, particularly if Zubac remains sidelined, though Monday's 40 minutes were largely a product of Indiana having just six available players.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Brown - Productive off bench Brown logged 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Brown was Indiana's lone available reserve and consequently played a substantial role, shooting efficiently while finishing fourth on the team in scoring. The 38-minute workload represented an unusual opportunity created by the Pacers' extensive injury list, including the maintenance-related absences of Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith. Brown could remain relevant in deeper fantasy formats while Indiana is shorthanded, but his minutes should decline as the rotation returns to normal.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Slawson - Delivers quality line Slawson ended with 12 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals over 41 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Slawson struggled with his shot but compensated with a standout defensive effort, matching his three steals with three blocks. Indiana's severely depleted roster allowed him to play more than 40 minutes, creating an unusually favorable environment for counting stats. He could offer short-term streaming value for managers seeking defensive production, though his role remains dependent on the Pacers' injury situation.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jarace Walker - Logs 45 minutes in loss Walker recorded 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 45 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Walker played a team-high 45 minutes as Indiana dressed only six players, providing steady contributions across multiple categories despite struggling from beyond the arc. With Pascal Siakam resting and several other frontcourt options unavailable, Walker was tasked with a substantial workload. His versatility offers some short-term fantasy appeal, but Monday's extreme playing time is unlikely to be sustainable once the Pacers regain depth.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quenton Jackson - Fills stat sheet in start Jackson registered 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 108-104 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Jackson made the most of Indiana's depleted backcourt, delivering an excellent defensive performance while finishing as the team's second-leading scorer. With Andrew Nembhard (neck) and several other rotation players unavailable, Jackson handled an expanded role and nearly helped the Pacers complete a late comeback. His six combined steals and blocks made this an especially productive fantasy outing, though his workload could shrink as Indiana gets healthier.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104

Jay Huff scored 22 points for Indiana and the Pacers, down to six players because of injuries and rest, put a scare into the Atlanta Hawks before losing 108-104

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Braden Smith - Double-doubles in first career start Smith supplied 19 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block across 42 minutes in Monday's 108-104 loss to the Hawks.

Impact With the club extremely shorthanded, only six Pacers players saw the floor in Monday's loss. Smith drew his first career start and provided a full stat line, leading the Pacers in assists while finishing as their third-leading scorer. The two-way player's minutes should dip significantly moving forward, though he's making a case to remain in the rotation while Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) are sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

Indiana had a starting five on Monday night

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Late scratch Monday Oubre (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Oubre is dealing with a bruised left knee and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. The Pacers will be extremely shorthanded Monday, opening the door for Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker to take on significant workloads.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quenton Jackson - Enters starting lineup Monday Jackson will start in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Jackson will earn his first start of the season with Indiana dressing just eight players. He's scored a combined 36 points over his last two outings, so head coach Rick Carlisle may rely on him heavily to help the Pacers try and snap a four-game losing streak.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Slawson - Will start Monday Slawson will start in Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Slawson will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season with Indiana dressing just eight players.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Jerome leads Memphis against Indiana after 40-point game

Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104

5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks