Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland.

EDGE Analysis

After tallying a season-high three steals in Monday's win over Utah, Nesmith is in danger of missing the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back with an ankle sprain Tuesday. If he sits out against the Trail Blazers, the Pacers could turn to Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker to pick up the slack.

Nesmith finished Monday's 112-111 win over Utah with 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 26 minutes off the bench.

EDGE Analysis

The fifth-year guard tied his season scoring high while setting a new personal best for 2024-25 in steals. Nesmith has suited up for only 13 games due to a severe ankle injury that cost him over two months, but he appears to be getting his legs back under him. Over the last five contests, Nesmith has averaged 24.2 minutes a game, although he's produced only 7.6 points, 4.0 boards, 1.6 assists and 0.8 threes during that span.

Nesmith isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Bennedict Mathurin will reclaim his spot in the starting lineup from Nesmith on Saturday after missing Indiana's last outing due to an illness. Nesmith averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.0 minutes across his previous three appearances coming off the bench this season.

Nesmith recorded zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 133-119 victory over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith had a forgettable performance Wednesday in the win over the Pistons, finishing with zero points against Detroit. The 25-year-old went 0-for-4 from the field in 32 minutes on the floor as he continues to struggle to get back to form after missing 35 games for the Pacers this season with an ankle injury.

Nesmith will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Andrew Nembhard is sidelined with a back injury Wednesday, so Nesmith will take over in Indiana's starting lineup for the eighth time this year. Through seven appearances with the starters this season, Nesmith has averaged 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.1 threes in 20.8 minutes.

Nesmith is not starting Saturday against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pacers will have Bennedict Mathurin back from a one-game suspension, so Nesmith, who's still ramping up from a fitness perspective, will return to the bench. Nesmith is expected to have a minutes restriction once again, and that'll likely be the case for at least the next few games given how long he was sidelined.

Nesmith produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound over nine minutes during Thursday's 111-100 victory over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith returned Thursday after missing the past 35 games with an ankle injury, ending one point short of the double-digit mark in limited action while ramping up his conditioning and playing time. Nesmith has recorded at least nine points in five contests this season, reaching double figures in scoring on four occasions.

Nesmith is in the starting lineup against the Pistons on Thursday, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the past 35 games for Indiana, Nesmith will play under a minutes restriction Thursday and may see only a couple stints of action as the team eases him back into things. With Nesmith starting, Ben Sheppard will slide to the bench.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but will be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain. However, Nesmith will be eased back into the rotation and likely come off the bench as he works his way into game shape.

Nesmith (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Nesmith hasn't suited up for the Pacers since a Nov. 1 loss to New Orleans due to a left ankle sprain, his questionable designation is a sign that he's closing in on a return. If the 25-year-old remains on the shelf against Detroit, 2023 first-rounder Ben Sheppard should continue handling a significant role in Indiana's rotation.