Indiana Pacers
2026-27 season · 2-3
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In plain words
- Scores 115.0 points a game (13th of 30).
- Allows 114.8 points a game (18th of 30; 1st allows the fewest).
- Plays at 105.6 possessions a game (11th of 30; 1st is the fastest).
What this defense allows, by position
| Per game, to | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 54.2#10 | 15.8#16 | 13.0#3 | 7.4#16 |
| Forwards | 41.8#10 | 19.0#17 | 9.4#24 | 4.6#13 |
| Centers | 18.8#21 | 13.4#26 | 2.8#19 | 0.6#9 |
Colors are from the opposing player’s side: green means this defense gives up a lot there, red means it gives up little.
Players
Per game. Tap a player for his numbers and game log.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Threes | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam F | 24.0 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 32.2 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. G | 9.0 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 24.2 |
| Obi Toppin F | 15.2 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 23.0 |
| Jarace Walker F | 5.6 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 21.2 |
| Quenton Jackson G | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 18.4 |
| Larry Nance Jr. F | 2.6 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 14.0 |
Injuries
- Out: T.J. McConnell. McConnell (hamstring) is practicing in the G League at Noblesville Boom training camp, per Alex Golden of SI.com.
- Out: Johnny Furphy. Furphy (knee) is practicing with the G League's Noblesville Boom, per Alex Golden of SI.com.
- Questionable: Andrew Nembhard. Nembhard (neck) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Miami.
- Questionable: Aaron Nesmith. Nesmith (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Heat.
- Out: Ivica Zubac. Zubac (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Heat.
- Out: Ben Sheppard. Head coach Rick Carlise confirmed Sheppard will miss "months" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Tony East of Forbes.com repor
- Out: Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton (hamstring) will miss at least the next two weeks of action, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.