Nesmith notched eight points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and four steals across 18 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 139-119 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has stepped up his defense lately, recording at least one steal in each of the past five games and averaging 1.8 steals during this stretch. That said, his low usage rate and poor efficiency make him nearly impossible to roster in fantasy, even in deep leagues.

Nesmith contributed 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Monday's 116-115 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has seen a slight uptick in his production since taking over a starting role over the last five games, racking up 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and a steal over 25.8 minutes per game. However, it's unclear if he will retain a starting role moving forward with Andrew Nembhard back in the mix. Monday's effort certainly aided his pitch to keep the job.

Nesmith recorded 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3PT, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block across 26 minutes in Friday's 128-117 victory over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been starting at shooting guard in place of Andrew Nembhard (knee). Once the latter returns, he likely will return to a reserve role and see his workload decrease from what it has been the last three games.

Nesmith is starting Monday's contest against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Fresh off a season-best 19-point outing Saturday against the Magic, Nesmith will slide into Indiana's starting lineup in place of Andrew Nembhard on Monday. Nesmith has averaged 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 22.0 minutes throughout his first four starts of the year.

Nesmith amassed 19 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Saturday's 114-113 victory over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith did nearly all of his damage in the second half with 13 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field while also hitting all four of his free-throw attempts. The forward played a huge role off the bench with a season-high 19 points as Indiana barely managed to squeak by Orlando with a 114-113 victory. He played 25 minutes in the contest, his second-highest minutes total of the season and also knocked down a season-high five three-pointers.

Nesmith (foot) will come off the bench in his return Wednesday against the Nuggets, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith started four straight games before his four straight absences, but coach Rick Carlisle will ease him back into things by having him come off the bench. Andrew Nembhard will make a second consecutive start.

Nesmith (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will return to the lineup Wednesday after missing four straight games due to right foot soreness. Nesmith has averaged 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.8 minutes across six games this season. The former Celtic had started the previous four games before going down to injury.

Nesmith (foot) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith could return Wednesday after missing the previous four games due to right foot soreness. However, the third-year forward has received multiple questionable tags before being ruled out over this stretch. Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin should continue to see extended minutes if Nesmith doesn't play against the Nuggets.

Nesmith (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against New Orleans, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was considered unlikely to play Monday, but he officially received a questionable designation hahead of the game. Bennedict Mathurin is a candidate to make his first career start in the NBA since Nesmith and Chris Duarte (ankle) will be unavailable.

Nesmith (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier Sunday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis that Nesmith is unlikely to play Monday, so the third-year wing is presumably on the "doubtful" side of the questionable tag. Assuming Nesmith joins Chris Duarte (ankle) on the sideline Monday, rookie Bennedict Mathurin could be in store for his first career NBA start.