After losing to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers will not have to wait long to get their opportunity to exact revenge. Both teams will meet up once again on Saturday for the third and final time. Through two games, the Pacers and Hawks split the season series.
With the Pacers now one game behind the No. 4 seed Milwaukee Bucks in the standings, every game from here on out could have major playoff implications. As for the Hawks, they are likely on their way to the Play-In Tournament, though they may have a chance to climb the rankings if they go on a run.
Here is the full injury report for the Pacers and Hawks before Saturday's game, including updates on Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, and Aaron Nesmith, who is a new addition to the list.
3/8 Pacers injury report vs. Hawks
- RayJ Dennis (G League) - PROBABLE
- Enrique Freeman (G League) - PROBABLE
- Tyrese Haliburton (hip) - OUT
- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) - OUT
- Quenton Jackson (G League) - PROBABLE
- Bennedict Mathurin (wrist) - AVAILABLE
- Aaron Nesmith (hip) - AVAILABLE
Aaron Nesmith, who has not missed a single game since making his return from the ankle injury he suffered in November, has appeared on the injury report with a sore hip. However, he is listed as available. In his last nine games, Nesmith is averaging 15.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while shooting 53.1% from the field and 42.6% from the three-point line. With the playoffs approaching, the Vanderbilt alum is coming alive at the perfect time.
After missing the team's last matchup against the Hawks, guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report once again and will remain out. Since he is unable to suit up, the Pacers will likely move Andrew Nembhard over to point guard once again.
The Pacers have been without Bennedict Mathurin since February 26 as he recovers from a wrist injury. Mathurin has missed each of the team's last four games, but he will officially make his return on Saturday.
3/8 Hawks injury report vs. Pacers
- Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) - OUT
- Jalen Johnson (shoulder) - OUT
- Vit Krejci (back) - OUT
- Caris LeVert (knee) - AVAILABLE
- Terance Mann (quad) - AVAILABLE
- Larry Nance Jr. (knee) - OUT
- Daeqwon Plowden (G League) - OUT
- Jacob Toppin (G League) - OUT
- Trae Young (Achilles) - AVAILABLE
Caris LeVert, a familiar name for Pacers fans, is now on the Hawks' injury report due to a knee injury. Though initially listed as questionable, he will suit up against his former team. The Michigan alum recorded eight points, two rebounds, four assists, and a block against the Pacers on Thursday.
In addition to LeVert, the Hawks have also added Terance Mann to the injury report with a quad injury. He is also available despite initially being listed as questionable. In 11 games since getting traded to the Hawks this season, Mann is averaging 8.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.
Vit Krejci has been out of action since February 10 as he recovers from a back injury. The Hawks upgraded him to questionable before the Pacers game, but the team will have to wait a little longer for him to make his return as they have since ruled him out.
Outside of these three players, there are no other changes to the Hawks' injury report.