Indiana Pacers vs Charlotte Hornets: Myles Turner and Jalen Smith are playing, final injury report, official starting lineups for December 20
The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets face off in Indianapolis tonight with both teams on lengthy losing skids. The Pacers have dropped four-straight games while Charlotte has lost in their last five outings.
Indiana is the big favorite tonight, but given their recent level of play, they are far from certain to win. Fortunately, the blue and gold have a cleaner injury report today than they have had in recent weeks. Here are the official injury reports and starting lineups for the action.
Indiana Pacers injury report
The Pacers will be missing guard Andrew Nembhard, forward Jarace Walker, and guard Ben Sheppard tonight. The latter two are in the G League on assignment while Nembhard has a right knee injury. Myles Turner and Jalen Smith were listed as questionable but will play — Smith has been out since late November. Kendall Brown, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are inactive — they are with the Indiana Mad Ants for the G League Showcase.
Indiana Pacers starting lineup
Guard: Tyrese Haliburton
Guard: Buddy Hield
Forward: Bruce Brown
Forward: Obi Toppin
Center: Myles Turner
This lineup has been starting for the Pacers for the last few weeks and has a +17.7 net rating.
Charlotte Hornets injury report
The Hornets listed Amari Bailey, LaMelo Ball, Cody Martin, and Frank Ntilikina as out. Mark Williams was listed as doubtful and is out.
Charlotte Hornets starting lineup
Guard: Terry Rozier
Guard: Brandon Miller
Forward: Gordon Hayward
Forward: Miles Bridges
Center: Nick Richards
The game will tip off in roughly 30 minutes. For more, click here.
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