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McConnell will miss a second straight game with this hamstring issue, and with Andrew Nembhard available, Kam Jones will fill out the backup point guard minutes with McConnell sidelined. Jones has been solid as a starter, but his production will be limited with Nembhard available.

McConnell did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, sidelined due to a right hamstring that has been problematic for most of the season. Kam Jones played 27 minutes as the starting point guard, and Taelon Peter picked up a few minutes off the bench. Jones is worth rostering in deep leagues if McConnell and the usual starter, Andrew Nembhard, remain out.

After playing just four minutes on Sunday, Jones returned to the starting unit for this game. He set a new career high for both points and three-pointers, and he fell one assist shy of recording the second double-double of his career. Jones has taken on a larger role over the past month, and that should continue when Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is sidelined. However, the inconsistent role makes him difficult to trust with a roster spot.

The Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard or Pascal Siakam for the final game of their road trip, resulting in two openings in the starting lineup. Jones and Toppin will start, with the latter’s playing time still being restricted.

Initially doubtful for Tuesday’s game, Nembhard is officially out. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also out, the Pacers will rely on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to run the show in the final game of their road trip.

With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) already ruled out, the Pacers could be without their top two point guards on Tuesday. Nembhard continues to deal with soreness in his back and neck, and he’s on track to sit out the matchup with the Kings. If he can’t play, Kam Jones will likely slot in as the starting point guard.

McConnell’s right hamstring has been an issue throughout the season, and it forced a premature end to his night in Portland. According to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, there’s “some reason for concern” regarding the veteran guard’s hamstring. McConnell played 17 minutes, finishing with six points, four rebounds and three assists. If he has to miss time, Quenton Jackson could see more minutes, and Kam Jones could re-enter the rotation.

Nembhard is good to go after initially being questionable to play. He’ll take on his usual duties as the starting point guard, with T.J. McConnell serving as the backup. Kam Jones is not guaranteed to see action, having picked up a DNP-CD in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

Nembhard is still dealing with soreness in his back and neck, but he did play 31 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Lakers. However, while he was considered probable ahead of that game, the Pacers’ guard is questionable for Sunday’s game. Kam Jones, who did not play on Friday, could move into the rotation if Nembhard can’t play.

Limited to 24 minutes in Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Clippers, Nembhard played 31 minutes against the Lakers. And the production was there, with the point guard shooting 50 percent from the field and dishing out eight assists. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stuck with a rotation of Nembhard and T.J. McConnell (10 points, one rebound, four assists and two steals), with Kam Jones picking up another DNP-CD.