US EditionPacers lose Aaron Nesmith with right leg injury during 3rd quarter of Game 3 vs. Knicks
- During the third quarter of Game 3 against the New York Knicks on Sunday night in Indianapolis, Aaron Nesmith of the Indiana Pacers suffered a right ankle sprain and had to leave the game.
- Nesmith injured his ankle after landing awkwardly while jumping to throw a pass into the corner, which sailed into the seats, and he needed assistance to leave the court.
- Nesmith, who had been tasked with guarding standout player Jalen Brunson and was the Pacers' top defender, was averaging 15.7 points in the playoffs as Indiana lost a 13-point lead at halftime and fell 106-100.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said, "Yeah, it's certainly a factor," referring to Nesmith's injury, while Tyrese Haliburton took responsibility for the team’s offensive struggles in the second half.
- Nesmith's injury will influence the series moving forward, as the Pacers hold a 2-1 lead with Game 4 scheduled Tuesday, and Carlisle will determine Nesmith's status after further evaluation.
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Pacers Provide Grim Update on Aaron Nesmith After Game 3 Loss
The Indiana Pacers provided a grim update on Aaron Nesmith following Sunday’s 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.Nesmith exited the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury. He retreated to the locker room but did re-enter the game in the fourth quarter. Nesmith, the hero of Game 1, finished with just eight points on 2-of-8 shooting.Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the injury to Nesmith will be a …
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Pacers lose Aaron Nesmith with right leg injury during 3rd quarter of Game 3 vs. Knicks
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Pacers injury report: Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday night
Pacers injury report: Aaron Nesmith (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday night - originally posted on Sportslens.com Despite having a 20-point lead vs. the Knicks in Game 3, the Pacers lost 106-100. Luckily, Indiana still has a 2-1 series lead heading into a pivotal Game 4 on Tuesday. Midway through the third quarter of Game 3, Pacers’ SF Aaron Nemsith suffered an ankle sprain. He had to be helped off the court and did return with 7:…
Aaron Nesmith 'Likely' To Be Game-Time Decision For Game 4 With Sprained Ankle
Aaron Nesmith is "likely" to be a game-time decision to play in Game 4 against the New York Knicks due to a sprained right ankle. Nesmith suffered the injury in Game 3 and was limping following the loss. Nesmith is officially listed as questionable. Nesmith is averaging 15.1 points per game while starting all 13 playoff games this year.
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