On Saturday, the 6-21 Indiana Pacers will go on the road to take on the 6-22 New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. ET. This game will be the first matchup between the two teams this season. Indiana won two of its three games against the Pelicans last season.
While the Pacers are on a three-game losing streak, the Pelicans are on the complete opposite side. They are currently in the midst of a three-game winning streak, which includes a 133-128 victory against the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Here is the full injury report for the Pacers and Pelicans ahead of Saturday's game.
12/20 Pacers injury report vs. Pelicans
- Tony Bradley (thumb) - QUESTIONABLE
- Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) - OUT
- Kam Jones (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Aaron Nesmith (knee) - OUT
- Taelon Peter (G League) - DOUBTFUL
- Ben Sheppard (calf) - OUT
- Obi Toppin (foot) - OUT
The Pacers have added Tony Bradley to the injury report with a fractured right thumb, which he sustained during the team's loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. He is listed as questionable. Through 23 games this season, including three starts, the Florida native is averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.3 minutes while shooting 56.8% from the field.
Bradley has gradually taken on a reduced role in Indiana. Through his first 14 games this season, he averaged 5.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. However, in his following nine games, he has averaged 3.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.3 minutes. He has also been a DNP in four games.
12/20 Pelicans injury report vs. Pacers
- Trey Alexander (G League) - OUT
- Hunter Dickinson (G League) - OUT
- Dejounte Murray (Achilles) - OUT
Dejounte Murray has been out of action since he suffered an Achilles tear on Jan. 31 against the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans guard has yet to make his season debut, but there is a belief that he could return in January. Regardless, he will not be available against the Pacers on Saturday.
In 31 games for New Orleans last season, Murray averaged 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2 steals.
Trey Alexander and Hunter Dickinson will both be out for the Pelicans due to G League assignments.