Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and guard Cam Jones will not return for Thursday’s game against the Wizards due to injuries, according to a Pacers social media post.
Nesmith sprained his right ankle in the first half and Jones is dealing with lower back soreness. Nesmith was listed as questionable for the game with a lower back sprain but was tripped up late in the second quarter with a sprained ankle.
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Nesmith averaged 13.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in the last game. He made 0 of 3 shots in the first half and scored three points. Jones scored 4 points on 2-for-2 shooting in the first half. The rookie is averaging 3.1 points per game this season.
The Pacers only have eight players available for the remainder of the game. All-Star Pascal Siakam, center Ivica Zubac and point guard TJ McConnell were ruled out before the game. Point guard Tyrese Haliburton, forward Obi Toppin and forward Johnny Forfe are dealing with long-term injuries. Two-way contract guard Quinton Jackson is also listed as inactive.
Dustin Dopilak has played all season for the Pacers. Get more coverage with IndyStarTV and the Pacers Insider newsletter.
This article originally appeared in Indianapolis Star: Pacers injury report: Aaron Nesmith, Cam Jones out vs. Wizards