The Indiana Pacers are facing significant challenges with multiple key players injured, which has inadvertently benefited fantasy basketball owners. With centers Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman out for the season, the Pacers signed Moses Brown to bolster their frontcourt.
Additionally, starting wings Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith are sidelined, impacting the team's performance. Coach Rick Carlisle remains hopeful for Nesmith's return soon.
In the meantime, role players like Ben Sheppard, T.J. McConnell, and Quenton Jackson are stepping up, with Jackson showing promise as a starter. Despite some inefficiencies, McConnell is contributing solidly in limited minutes, while Mathurin continues to impress on the court.