Indiana Pacers game preview: Two games left before All-Star break as Pacers host Jazz
The Indiana Pacers host the Utah Jazz tonight with the All-Star break just around the corner. Both teams sit just outside of the play-in picture in their respective conferences.
The Pacers have won only two of their last 10 games and are in a long skid. The Jazz are 4-6 in their last 10 games and just made some significant trades last week that shook up the roster.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana/Bally Sports+, AT&T SportsNet
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are slight underdogs as they are +1.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 237.5.
Pacers vs Jazz Injury Report
For the Pacers, guard Tyrese Haliburton (left thigh contusion) and center Myles Turner (sore lower back) are questionable. Guard Trevelin Queen and wing Kendall Brown may be in the G League as a part of their two-way contracts.
For the Jazz, Micah Potter and Russell Westbrook are out.
Key Matchups
Andrew Nembhard vs Lauri Markkanen: Andrew Nembhard has proven to be one of the Pacers best perimeter defenders this season, but a matchup with All-Star Lauri Markkanen will be tough. The Finnish forward is tall and can score from anywhere on the court.
Nembhard will have his hands full defensively. The rookie guard is in a rut on the offensive end, but it's crucial he has a good night if Indiana wants to win.
Tyrese Haliburton vs Collin Sexton: Jazz point guard Collin Sexton is nearly a 50/40/90 player this season, and his tenacity and speed always make him a threat with the ball. He's been solid during his first season in Utah.
Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will have to one up the Utah ball handler. Haliburton has been focused on being more aggressive again lately, so expect both point guards to get shots up tonight.
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- Source: Indiana Pacers to waive forward Terry Taylor. CLICK HERE.
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