Overview
- Indiana's latest report rules out Tyrese Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac for the season due to major injuries.
- Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and T. J. McConnell are cleared to play after dropping off the Pacers' injury list.
- Aaron Nesmith is listed as probable with low-back soreness, while Obi Toppin is questionable with the same issue.
- The Clippers list Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser out for the season, and Jordan Miller is questionable with back soreness.
- Indiana enters with the NBA's worst record at 16-57, so short-handed lineups and last-minute statuses could shape minutes and strategy.