Nesmith is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks due to bilateral shin soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Jalen Smith (back) is also questionable for the Pacers, so they could be a little thin Friday. If Nesmith isn't able to shake this issue, there could be more opportunities for guys like Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. With Andrew Nembhard (back) and Bruce Brown (knee) out, Nesmith could receive increased playing time.

Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith suffered a left ankle sprain Friday against Atlanta, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's unavailable against Boston, Bennedict Mathurin, Buddy Hield and Jordan Nwora are candidates to see additional minutes.

Nesmith suffered a left ankle sprain during Friday's game against the Hawks and will not return. He finished with 15 points, three assists, two rebounds, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in 22 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury hasn't been reported, but it's possible the lopsided score factored into the decision to hold him out. The timing of this injury is unfortunate for Indiana, as they play again Saturday versus the Celtics. If Nesmith can't suit up for that one, the Pacers could utilize Buddy Hield a bit more for his floor spacing.

Nesmith accumulated 25 points (8-13 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 140-126 victory over the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Making his third straight start, Nemsith made a season-high seven three-pointers and popped for 25 points, his most since Oct. 28. Over his last 14 appearances, Nesmith has averaged 13.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 27.8 minutes per game. While Nesmith likely won't score 20-plus points regularly, he has proven to be a consistent, all-around producer over the last month.

Nesmith is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Indiana scored 157 points in Nesmith's only other start this season, so perhaps he'll catalyze the Pacers against Houston's second-ranked 109.5 defensive rating while also representing Indiana's most physical defender on the wings. Buddy Hield moves to the second unit Tuesday.

Nesmith chipped in 14 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three blocks and four steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 116-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith led all Pacers bench players in scoring, threes made and rebounds while notching a team-leading steals mark in nearly 30 minutes off the bench. Nesmith tied a season high in steals while surpassing the double-digit point mark for an eighth straight game. During that stretch, he's averaged 14.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks in 25.6 minutes per game.

Nesmith finished Wednesday's 144-113 win over Charlotte with 19 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith didn't miss a shot on his way to being Indiana's leading scorer off the bench in Wednesday's win. The 24-year-old forward is displaying impressive efficiency this season, shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 47.0 percent on 4.2 three-point attempts per contest.

Nesmith (hip) is active for Monday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was trending in the right direction pregame, and he will officially suit up Monday. The 24-year-old will likely reprise a similar role to the 27.0 minutes per game he has averaged off the bench across his last five contests.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Nesmith (hip) should be good to go for Monday's matchup against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith is officially listed as questionable but appears to be trending more toward probable at this point. The fourth-year forward played a key bench role for the Pacers during their In-Season Tournament run and should continue to handle increased playing time if he can maintain solid production.