Pacers F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) to be game-time decision

Field Level Media|published: Mon 26th May, 16:07 2025

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May 25, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) dribbles downcourt past New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith will be a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks on Tuesday with a right ankle injury.

Nesmith rolled his right ankle in Game 3 after driving to the basket and delivering an outlet pass while being guarded by the Knicks' Jalen Brunson. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Monday he expects Nesmith to be listed on the injury report as "questionable."

Nesmith scored a career-high 30 points in the Pacers' Game 1 victory over the Knicks but has totaled 20 points in the past two games of the series, including eight on 2-of-8 shooting in 26 minutes of Game 3.

Indiana has a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and will host Game 4 at Indianapolis.

In 13 games of the 2024-25 playoffs, Nesmith has averaged 15.1 points with 6.2 rebounds as Indiana has gone 10-3. In 45 games (37 starts) during the regular season, he averaged 12.0 points with 4.0 rebounds.

--Field Level Media