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Brown will be good to go and should play a significant role in this game. He played 27 minutes in Friday’s loss, but Indiana will be even more shorthanded for this one. Brown will continue to start.

Brown started and played 27 minutes in Friday’s loss to the 76ers, offering limited production. He should remain in the starting lineup if available for Sunday’s season finale; Jalen Slawson is a potential replacement in the lineup if Brown sits.

Brown will be back following a one-game absence. Jalen Slawson got the starting nod in his place, but with Brown available, Slawson will likely be pushed back to playing a role off the bench.

Both players will be out for another game, and Jalen Slawson could take on additional minutes. Kobe Brown (back) is questionable, and if he’s available, he could be in line for an expanded role.

Brown, who exited Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves during the second quarter and did not return, will not play on Thursday. His absence means more playing time for Jalen Slawson, whose ceiling could be raised even higher if Jarace Walker can’t play. Walker is a game-time decision with a hip injury.

Brown had to exit Tuesday’s loss to the Timberwolves at halftime, while Walker played 28 minutes in his first game after a four-game absence. Jalen Slawson would likely log heavy minutes if one or both cannot play against the Nets.

Brown played 16 first-half minutes before being sidelined by a sore lower back. Jalen Slawson replaced Brown in the lineup to begin the third quarter. He should have more opportunities in the Pacers’ remaining games if Brown has to miss time.

Walker is back after a four-game absence. He was a starter before the injury, so Walker’s return may push Kobe Brown back to the bench.

Walker has missed the last four games for Indiana, but he could return against Minnesota. Kobe Brown should continue to start if Walker is sidelined, though if Walker returns, Brown will likely head back to the bench.

Sheppard is dealing with a right hip strain and was ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers. Ethan Thompson and Kobe Brown should see plenty of minutes with the Pacers dealing with multiple absences.