Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Mon 3/24/25 9:33 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith finished with 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in Monday's 119-103 win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith provided a lift offensively and on the glass in Monday's contest, going perfect from deep while finishing second on the team in rebounds and as one of three players with 15 or more points. Nesmith has buried three or more threes in eight outings, including in three of his last six games.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Wed 3/19/25 1:51 AM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith is set to return to game action after missing Monday's win over the Timberwolves due to a left ankle injury. The 25-year-old has made eight appearances in March, during which he has averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals across 31.4 minutes per contest.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Mon 3/17/25 6:43 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith is set to miss his first game since Jan. 14, this time due to a left ankle injury. His absence opens the door for Bennedict Mathurin to enter the Pacers' starting lineup for Monday's contest. Nesmith's next opportunity to take the floor is Wednesday against Dallas.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Sun 3/16/25 6:48 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to left ankle injury management.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith has been nursing a hip injury of late, but he now finds himself on the injury report with an ankle issue. If he is unable to go, Bennedict Mathurin figures to see an increased role.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Sun 3/16/25 12:14 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith racked up 30 points (11-16 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
The fifth-year wing set a new career scoring high while tying his season high in made three-pointers. Nesmith's production as part of the starting lineup has been erratic, but he's scored in double digits in six of eight March contests while averaging 17.8 points, 3.8 boards, 3.3 threes, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals, shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and 46.4 percent from beyond the arc during that span.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Sun 3/9/25 10:39 AM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith ended with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 120-118 loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
The double-double was his second of the season, and they both came during a set of back-to-back games in Atlanta. Nesmith has produced double-digit dimes three times in the last five games, a stretch in which he's averaging 10.2 points, 8.6 assists, 3.6 boards, 2.0 steals, 1.4 threes and 0.8 blocks.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Sat 3/8/25 6:45 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith was expected to suit up given his probable tag, and now that he has the green light, he should handle his regular workload in this matchup. Nesmith is averaging 14.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and a combined 1.2 steals-plus-blocks per game across his last 10 contests since returning to the starting lineup on Feb. 11.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Fri 3/7/25 5:42 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to left hip soreness.
EDGE Analysis
The left hip soreness is a new concern for Nesmith, though he is still expected to suit up. In the likely event that the 25-year-old swingman is cleared to play, he could see an uptick in minutes once again due to Tyrese Haliburton (hip) and Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) being listed as questionable. Nesmith is coming off a productive performance in Thursday's loss to the Hawks, during which he posted 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes due to Haliburton and Mathurin being sidelined.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Fri 3/7/25 1:31 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith registered 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-118 loss to the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old swingman delivered an efficient performance Thursday, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Pascal Siakam (35 points) in the loss. Nesmith has posted 20-plus points only two times this season, though both such occurrences have happened within his last three outings. Additionally, he recorded multiple blocks for just the second time on the season. The fifth-year pro has averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.9 minutes per game over eight starts since the All-Star break.
Aaron Nesmith SG/F IND Sun 3/2/25 10:29 PM
Aaron Nesmith
SG/F IND
Nesmith finished with 27 points (9-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-112 victory over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Nesmith turned in a career-high scoring output Sunday, also draining a season-high six three-pointers. The 25-year-old missed over two months due to an ankle injury earlier this year, but he's starting to find a rhythm recently. Over his last seven games (all starts), Nesmith has averaged 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.6 three-pointers in 27.3 minutes while shooting 46.2 percent from downtown.