Pacers depth chart
The Indiana Pacers' published depth chart at all five spots, the injury report, who played how many minutes last game, and our projected rotation for the next one.
The Indiana Pacers list 17 players across the five spots on the league's own depth chart, last changed Sep 30. First choice at each: Tyrese Haliburton at point guard, Andrew Nembhard at shooting guard, Aaron Nesmith at small forward, Pascal Siakam at power forward and Ivica Zubac at center. It is an ordering, not a minutes projection — a club can list five point guards and play two.
3 on the injury report. Out: T.J. McConnell, Aaron Nesmith and Johnny Furphy.
Last game, vs the Bucks on Fri, Oct 16 (L 127-128), a preseason game: 15 players got on the floor. Kobe Brown 28, Pascal Siakam 21 and Ivica Zubac 20 led the minutes. 1 dressed or listed and did not play.
Next up: at the Pelicans, Wed, Oct 21 at 8 PM ET. The model projects 14 players at 10 or more minutes, led by Pascal Siakam (31.8), Kelly Oubre Jr. (31) and Andrew Nembhard (30.7). That is our minutes projection off usage and availability, not the club's announcement — the NBA names its starters about 30 minutes before tip.
Depth chart
PacersIND · Indiana Pacers17Listed
- PGTyrese HaliburtonT.J. McConnellAndrew NembhardQuenton JacksonBraden SmithBen Sheppard
- SGAndrew NembhardKelly Oubre Jr.Ben SheppardJohnny FurphyQuenton JacksonAaron Nesmith
- SFAaron NesmithJarace WalkerKelly Oubre Jr.Johnny FurphyKobe BrownJalen SlawsonBen SheppardQuenton Jackson
- PFPascal SiakamObi ToppinKelly Oubre Jr.Kobe BrownLarry Nance Jr.Jarace WalkerJalen SlawsonJay Huff
- CIvica ZubacLarry Nance Jr.Jay HuffKobe BrownObi ToppinPascal Siakam
The league's published order at each spot. A player appears at every position he's listed at.
Injury report
- OutT.J. McConnellMcConnell won't play Wednesday in New Orleans due to a right hamstring strain.
- OutAaron NesmithNesmith (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
- OutJohnny FurphyFurphy was diagnosed with a torn right ACL on Monday and will miss the remainder of the season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ESPN's report for the club, refreshed through the day. “DTD” is day-to-day — questionable, doubtful or probable; the note says which.
Projected rotation — at Pelicans, Wed, Oct 21
| Player | Pos | Proj min | Plays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | Forward | 31.8 | 99% |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | Guard | 31 | 99% |
| Andrew Nembhard | Guard | 30.7 | 97% |
| Ivica Zubac | Center | 29.4 | 84% |
| Jarace Walker | Forward | 25.7 | 99% |
| Jalen Slawson | Forward | 23.2 | 27% |
| Ben Sheppard | Guard | 21.3 | 99% |
| Jay Huff | Center | 20.7 | 99% |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Guard | 18 | 5% |
| Quenton Jackson | Guard | 17.9 | 85% |
| Obi Toppin | Forward | 17.3 | 45% |
| Kobe Brown | Guard | 16.1 | 99% |
| Braden Smith | Guard | 15.8 | 6% |
| Larry Nance Jr. | Forward | 12.2 | 64% |
A projection, not a lineup. “Proj min” is his minutes if he dresses; “Plays” is the chance he is in the rotation at all. Both are the numbers behind the points board and the fantasy projections, last repriced Oct 21. Starters are official about 30 minutes before tip.
Last game — vs Bucks, Fri, Oct 16, L 127-128
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | 28 | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Pascal Siakam | 21 | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Ivica Zubac | 20 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Andrew Nembhard | 20 | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 20 | 17 | 3 | 6 |
| Ben Sheppard | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Slawson | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Braden Smith | 19 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Obi Toppin | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rienk Mast | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Jay Huff | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Quenton Jackson | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Keba Keita | 13 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| James Johnson | coach's decision | |||
Who actually played, most minutes first — the chart as the coach used it, in a preseason game. Box score: vs Bucks.
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