Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith scored nine points in nine minutes in his return from a left ankle sprain in the Pacers 111-100 win over the Pistons.

Indiana loves to score a lot of points to win games. Adding someone like Kennard helps them accomplish that goal. Kennard is averaging 8.8 points, three rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He also shoots 46.4 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.

Nesmith (ankle) produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across nine minutes in Thursday's 111-100 victory over the Pistons. Though he moved back into the starting five after missing the Pacers' past 35 games with a left ankle sprain,

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports. Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain.

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

Jan 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Following a subpar start to the season, the Indiana Pacers responded with an elite stretch of basketball. Over the past 10 games, they recorded an 8-2 record. At 23-19, the Pacers steadily ascend the Eastern Conference standings. A recent statistic from a graph revealed shocking results for the Pacers.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 134-114, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA.

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.

Myles Turner scored 28 points and Pascal Siakam added 26 to lead the Pacers over the Pistons on Thursday night.

On Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers will play the Detroit Pistons in Michigan. For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as All-Star poi