Final Injury Report for Mavericks-Pacers: Will Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell Play?

The Indiana Pacers may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 23, 2026

The Indiana Pacers may be without multiple key players in Friday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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The Indiana Pacers are at home Friday night as they host the Dallas Mavericks in an interconference matchup.

Indiana enters Friday’s game with a 1-0 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the road Wednesday night.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43)

In Wednesday’s victory over the Pelicans, Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers as he recorded 30 points and eight rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists of his own.

The Pacers will try to grab another victory Friday as they face off against the Mavericks in a tough home matchup.

Dallas enters Friday’s contest with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Houston Rockets Wednesday night.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32)

Cooper Flagg led the way for the Mavericks in their loss to the Rockets as he ended the game with 32 points, five rebounds and three steals while Naji Marshall recorded 16 points and six assists off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Mavericks Injury Report: Will Caleb Martin, Jett Howard Play?

Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16)

The Mavericks have five players listed on their injury report, including Caleb Martin and Jett Howard.

Dallas has ruled out Martin due to a right thumb sprain as he will miss his second consecutive contest to begin the season.

With Martin sidelined, Marshall and Zaccharie Risacher could have larger roles once again.

The Mavericks have listed Howard as doubtful and he is expected to miss his second straight game due to right calf soreness while Tarik Biberovic has been ruled out with right heel bursitis.

Dereck Lively II has been ruled out as he continues to recover from right foot surgery while Santi Aldama is out while recovering from right knee surgery.

Pacers Injury Report: Will Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell Play?

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith

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The Pacers have four players listed on their injury report, including Aaron Nesmith and T.J. McConnell.

Indiana has listed Nesmith as questionable due to a left hamstring strain and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.

If Nesmith is sidelined once again, Jarace Walker and Kelly Oubre Jr. could both have increased roles.

The Pacers have also listed Ben Sheppard as questionable due to left knee soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9).

McConnell has been ruled out as he will miss his second straight contest with a right hamstring strain while Johnny Furphy is out while recovering from a torn ACL.

Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Mavericks and Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7 p.m. ET.