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Nembhard and McConnell remain out for the Pacers’ season finale, leaving the Pacers to once again rely on Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones to handle the point guard responsibilities.

Indiana’s injury report is once again lengthy, so Quenton Jackson and Kam Jones should continue to see increased run.

The continued absences of Nembhard and McConnell mean that Quenton Jackson will continue to serve as the starting point guard. Also, rookie Kam Jones has moved into the rotation as the backup point guard.

Nembhard will miss another game, which means Quenton Jackson should remain the starter at point guard. Jackson logged 29 minutes as the starter on Sunday, while Kam Jones played 19 minutes off the bench.

Nembhard and McConnell remaining out means that Quenton Jackson should remain in the starting lineup. Given the Pacers’ lack of depth at point guard, he’s worth picking up for the final game of Week 23. Kam Jones played 23 minutes off the bench in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, dishing out a season-high 10 assists.

Making another start for the injured Andrew Nembhard, Jackson had an efficient night at the office in Charlotte. He shot 75 percent from the field, and the five assists were countered by just one turnover. Add in the three-pointers, and Jackson was able to provide some value in multiple categories. His ability to affect fantasy basketball in the Pacers’ final game of Week 23 on Sunday depends on Nembhard’s availability.

Nembhard and McConnell will miss a second consecutive game due to their respective injuries. The former’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Quenton Jackson set to fill the void once again. Due to the Pacers’ many injuries, especially on the perimeter, Jackson is worth streaming in deep leagues.

Nembhard has been excellent lately with four consecutive games with at least 10 assists, but he’ll sit out Wednesday against the Bulls with lower back injury management. Nembhard will have just two more opportunities to play in Week 23.

Nembhard has now had at least 10 assists in four consecutive games, a stretch that includes a career-high 19-assist game against the Lakers. The 26-year-old has an impressive 53/8 assist/turnover ratio over his last four games. The Pacers have three games upcoming in Week 23, starting with a matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday.

Nembhard and McConnell are good to go for Sunday’s game, preserving the Pacers’ usual point guard rotation. While the former is already rostered in 12-team leagues, the latter is only worth considering in deep leagues.