01/11/2026, 4:07 PM

Just misses double-double in win

The 26-year-old forward likely would have recorded his first double-double of the season in a more competitive contest, but he didn't see the court again after exiting late in the third quarter with the Pacers up by 26. Nesmith rejoined the starting five at the beginning of January and has quickly found his form, scoring at least 12 points in four straight games and averaging 16.8 points, 6.5 boards, 4.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.3 combined blocks and steals in 32.3 minutes.

01/11/2026, 4:03 PM

Makes impact on defense in win

The four steals were a season high for Walker, who just missed recording his first career double-double as he tied his season-best mark in boards. The third-year forward hadn't played at least 30 minutes in a game since Nov. 15, but he got extra run in a game the Pacers led by 27 points heading into the fourth quarter. Walker's scored in double digits in every other game since Christmas, averaging 8.7 points, 3.0 boards, 1.9 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.0 steals in 18.8 minutes over the last nine contests.

01/11/2026, 3:27 AM

Paces Indiana in win

After missing Thursday's win over the Hornets due to lower-back soreness, Nembhard returned to action Saturday and led the Pacers in multiple categories. The 25-year-old point guard tied the game-high mark in three-pointers and led all players in scoring, providing 20-plus points for the second time in his last three appearances. He also dished out a game-best nine assists and has reached that mark in each of his last three outings. During that span, he has averaged 21.3 points, 10.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.3 minutes per tilt.