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Slawson will start in Sunday's game against the Heat, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Kobe Brown was considered the favorite to start in place of Jarace Walker (back). However, Slawson will be the one to take Walker's spot. In two starts this season, Slawson is averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals across 32.0 minutes.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Starting Sunday
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Jackson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Andrew Nembhard, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam will join Jackson in the first unit for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Jackson owns averages of 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 triples per contest.
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Pacers' Ethan Thompson: Starting Sunday
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Thompson is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Thompson will make his first NBA appearance since March 12, when he also started against the Suns and logged 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes. He'll join Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest.
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Pacers' Jay Huff: Coming off bench Sunday
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Huff is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Huff has started in each of the Pacers' last three games, but he will come off the bench for Sunday's contest while Indiana rolls with a starting five of Andrew Nembhard, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam. Huff came off the bench in a six-game span in mid-March and averaged 9.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.5 blocks over 18.5 minuets per game.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Available to play Sunday
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Toppin (back/foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Toppin was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to a back issue and a right foot injury, but the sixth-year pro has been given the green light to play against Miami. He has scored in double digits in five of his last six outings, and over that span he has averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.2 threes over 18.8 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Unavailable versus Miami
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Walker (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Miami.
Walker took a hard fall in Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers. Although he avoided a serious head injury, he won't be available Sunday due to a low back bruise. Without Walker on the floor, Kobe Brown might get the start, with Jalen Slawson coming in behind him from off the bench.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Won't play Sunday
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Nesmith (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with Miami.
Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown will be asked to step it up in Nesmith's absence. For now, Nesmith should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game in Chicago.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Available to play Sunday
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Siakam (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Miami, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star
Siakam carried a questionable tag, but head coach Rick Carlisle stated the 31-year-old will be available. He's appeared in five consecutive contests since returning from a six-game stint on the shelf, most recently finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes in Friday's 114-113 loss to the Clippers.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Available to play
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's meeting with Miami, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
McConnell will power through the hamstring issue, and he should be available for his usual minutes in the teens off the Pacers' bench. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game this season.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Cleared to play Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Nembhard has been playing through a lower-back issue as of late, but the fourth-year point guard has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home tilt. Over his last four outings, Nembhard has averaged 16.3 points, 12.5 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 threes over 32.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Walker (back) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Heat, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
With Walker not expected to play Sunday, Kobe Brown could get a spot-start and there will be more minutes available for Ben Sheppard and Jalen Slawson. Check back closer to tipoff for official word on Walker's status.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Nesmith (back) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against Miami.
Nesmith was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to lower-back soreness. The injury will end up sidelining the sixth-year pro against Miami, and his next opportunity to play is Wednesday against Chicago, the first installment of a three-game road trip for Indiana. Ben Sheppard, Quenton Jackson and Kobe Brown are all candidates to enter the Pacers' starting lineup in Nesmith's absence.
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Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Questionable versus Miami
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Nesmith (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Miami.
Nesmith has been battling lower-back soreness, although it didn't stop him from suiting up for Friday's loss to the Clippers. If he doesn't play Sunday, there are several directions head coach Rick Carlisle can go regarding the starting lineup, considering the Pacers' lengthy injury report. However, his absence could directly result in more action for Ben Sheppard and Quenton Jackson.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Questionable to face Miami
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Toppin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to lower-back soreness and right foot injury management.
Toppin was initially deemed questionable due to the back issue ahead of Friday's loss to the Clippers, though he was cleared to play for a fourth straight game. If the 28-year-old power forward is held out of Sunday's contest, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Micah Potter would be candidates to see increased burn, especially if Pascal Siakam (knee) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Tabbed questionable
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McConnell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell is at risk of missing Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness, and he's one of six Pacers players to be given a questionable designation. If the veteran point guard can't play, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Questionable to play Sunday
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Walker (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against Miami.
Walker exited Friday's game versus the Clippers to be evaluated for a concussion and didn't return. Fortunately, it appears the 22-year-old avoided a head injury, although he's still in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of a lower-back bruise. If Walker doesn't play Sunday, Kobe Brown will likely replace him in the starting lineup.
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Pacers' Andrew Nembhard: Iffy for Sunday
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Nembhard (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Nembhard has appeared in four straight games but could be held out of Sunday's contest due to lower-back injury management. If he's ultimately ruled out, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for expanded roles, especially if T.J. McConnell (hamstring) is also downgraded from questionable to out.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Questionable for Sunday
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Siakam is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat due to right knee injury management.
Siakam has been a regular on the injury report since missing six straight games due to a right knee sprain earlier this month. However, the star forward has appeared in each of Indiana's last four outings, averaging 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 31.5 minutes per contest during that span. If he's held out of Sunday's contest, Jalen Slawson, Obi Toppin (back/foot) and Kobe Brown would be candidates to see increased playing time.
