Nesmith (shin) played 28 minutes and recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in Friday's 118-115 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was back in action after a three-game absence due to a left tibia strain. Though the Pacers roster looked different from when he last played with the addition of Pascal Siakam and the subtraction of Bruce Brown, Nesmith maintained his spot in the starting five and notably saw more minutes than some of his primary competitors for playing time in Bennedict Mathurin (24 minutes), Jalen Smith (14 minutes) and Obi Toppin (11 minutes).

Nesmith (shins) will play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith missed the past three games for Indiana due to soreness in both shins. There's no word of any restrictions, but he will likely have a reduced role on the offensive end with Pascal Siakam set to make his debut.

Nesmith (lower leg) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has missed three straight games due to a left tibialis anterior strain. He has a chance to return Friday, which is the second night of a back-to-back set, but his injury designation doesn't offer immense optimism, as he was questionable ahead of his previous two absences as well.

Nesmith (shins) will not play in Thursday's game against the Kings, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will sit out for a third straight game Thursday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return Friday against the Trail Blazers. With Pascal Siakam (trade pending) unavailable, Obi Toppin (calf) and Jarace Walker could each pick up some minutes.

Nesmith (shins) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith is in danger of missing his third straight game Thursday due to bilateral shin soreness. If the 24-year-old forward is ruled out, Jarace Walker and Kendall Brown could continue to see increased playing time.

Nesmith (shins) participated in Wednesday's practice, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has missed Indiana's last two contests due to bilateral shin soreness. However, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability against Sacramento on Thursday.

Nesmith (lower leg) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was added to the injury report as questionable earlier in the day due to leg soreness, and the team has since ruled him out for Monday's clash. Bennedict Mathurin looks to be the top option to start at small forward in Nesmith's absence.

Nesmith (shins) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was held out of Sunday's game versus the Nuggets for the first leg of the back-to-back set, and he's still iffy for Monday due to soreness in both shins. If he's unavailable to suit up, the Pacers will need Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin to step up.

Nesmith (shins) will not play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith is dealing with soreness in both shins and will be held out for the front leg of the back-to-back set. However, it remains to be seen if he will play Monday against the Jazz. With Nesmith sidelined, the Pacers could turn to guys like Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin to absorb some minutes.

Nesmith (shins) is available for Friday's game against the Hawks, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith and Jalen Smith (back) were both upgraded from questionable to available and will likely start Friday's game versus Atlanta. Nesmith has started nine straight contests, averaging 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game during that stretch.