Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Aaron Nesmith and Doug McDermott are out, final injury report, official starting lineups for February 28
The Indiana Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight in Gainbridge Fieldhouse on ESPN. Both teams are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament with about 20 games left in the season, so it is a critical battle.
The Pacers lost their most recent game on Monday while the Pelicans beat the Knicks in New York last night. New Orleans is rolling recently and is clicking on both ends. They will be a tough matchup for the Pacers.
Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for the action.
Indiana Pacers injury report
The Pacers won't have Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain) or Doug McDermott (right calf strain) tonight. Isaiah Wong is inactive as a part of his two-way contract.
Indiana Pacers starting lineup
Guard: Tyrese Haliburton
Guard: Andrew Nembhard
Forward: Bennedict Mathurin
Forward: Pascal Siakam
Center: Myles Turner
This lineup has 78 total minutes of action together this season and is -17 in those instances.
New Orleans Pelicans injury report
The Pelicans listed Jose Alvarado, Dyson Daniels, Malcolm Hill, and E.J. Liddell as out. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy, and CJ McCollum are available.
New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup
Guard: CJ McCollum
Guard: Herb Jones
Forward: Brandon Ingram
Forward: Zion Williamson
Center: Jonas Valanciunas
All of the action will begin in just over 30 minutes. For more on the game, click here.
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