Pacers sit key players Siakam, Nembhard, and Nesmith against Hawks
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The Indiana Pacers are resting All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith in their home game against the Atlanta Hawks on November 2. This decision follows a back-to-back game, further depleting a roster already missing several key players, including Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac, due to injuries. The Pacers currently face a challenging situation with only seven players available, three of whom are on two-way contracts. They enter this matchup after losing four consecutive games and struggling offensively with a recent score of 90 points in their loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
- •Pacers have eight players ruled out for the game.
- •Pascal Siakam sits for rest, Nembhard for injury management.
- •Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac are among key players missing.
- •Pacers lost four straight games, starting the season 2-5.
- •Only seven players remain available, with three on two-way contracts.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers resting Pascal Siakam, could have as few as seven available
"The Pacers announced Monday they'll be sitting Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith on the second night of a back-to-back; who’s left?
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