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Pacers center Ivica Zubac likely out for Monday game after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 2:01 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Pacers center Ivica Zubac likely out for Monday game after injury

Summary

Ivica Zubac sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of Sunday's win against the Nets and left the arena on crutches. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stated that X-rays were negative but noted swelling, making Zubac's availability for Monday's game against the Bucks unlikely. Without Zubac, the Pacers could rely on backup centers Jay Huff and Larry Nance Jr. as well as power forwards Obi Toppin and Pascal Siakam. The Pacers are already managing injuries to guard Ben Sheppard and point guard T.J. McConnell, further straining their roster depth.

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Status Watch

•Zubac left the game on crutches after his injury.
•X-rays showed no fracture, but he has swelling.
•Pacers face Bucks on Monday without Zubac likely available.
•Backup centers and forwards may fill the void left by Zubac.
•Team already dealing with injuries to other key players.

Latest Updates

2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Pacers get bad news on C Ivica Zubac injury per report; that latest on his status for Monday

What they're saying

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle told reporters in Brooklyn that X-rays on Ivica Zubac's ankle were negative; here’s what it means for his status Monday
— Yahoo Sports

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