T.J. McConnell (hamstring) out vs. New Orleans

One game doesn’t make a role player a must-roster in fantasy basketball, especially if injuries have expanded their role. For Jackson, Obi Toppin’s absence on Friday meant more shots for the healthy Pacers reserves, even if they don’t play the same position. The 24 points were one shy of his career-high, and Jackson’s final line lacked only a blocked shot. The Pacers end their week with a game against the Nets on Sunday.

After shooting 5-of-16 from the field in Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers, Nembhard was more efficient on Friday. In addition to shooting 50 percent from the field, he finished one assist shy of a double-double. With Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell sidelined, Nembhard will have to do more as both a scorer and playmaker. In theory, that should raise his short-term fantasy ceiling.

Nembhard and Nesmith are good to go after being listed as questionable on the Pacers’ initial injury report. They’ll both start, with the former’s role taking on added importance with Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) out.

Nembhard should be good to go, but he is still dealing with some stiffness in his neck. With Tyrese Haliburton set to miss a couple weeks with a hamstring injury, Nembhard should start at point guard again, where he dished out 14 assists on Wednesday.

Nembhard got plenty of shot attempts, assists and to the line. You can see the framework of his fantasy game when Haliburton is out. He was passing the ball, and he was the reason why the Pacers got back in this game in the third quarter. Nembhard won’t shoot 31% from the field very often, so this performance can be even better if he hit a few more shots.

Kelly Oubre will step in as the starter with Tyrese Haliburton being ruled out for a couple weeks due to a hamstring injury and Andrew Nembhard will shift to the the full time point guard spot. Oubre could take on more usage in Haliburton’s absence, but Nembhard is the first guy to look at.

McConnell has not played in a game this season due to a strained right hamstring. However, he is progressing in his recovery and passing some tests set by the Pacers’ training staff. McConnell could return to the court in a week or so, which is good news for a team that won’t have Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) for a few weeks.

Nembhard was initially listed as questionable with a neck injury, but he’s good to go against the 76ers Wednesday. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) sidelined for at least two weeks, Nembhard should have more playmaking responsibilities as the Pacers’ starting point guard.

Haliburton was already questionable for Wednesday’s game, but he won’t be available for it. There is no clarity to this timeline currently, so hopefully head coach Rick Carlisle will provide more either before or after their game against the 76ers. Andrew Nembhard (neck) is questionable, and T.J. McConnell (hamstring) hasn’t played this season. Nembhard will likely be the starting point guard until Haliburton returns, with Quenton Jackson as the next man up. Rookie Braden Smith could also be part of the rotation if Indiana ends up truly shorthanded.

Because of a sore neck, Nembhard did not play in Monday’s loss to the Bucks. Kelly Oubre Jr. replaced him in the starting lineup and should retain that role if Nembhard can’t play against the 76ers.