Final Injury Report for Pacers-Raptors: Will Ivica Zubac, RJ Barrett Play?

The Toronto Raptors are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Toronto enters Sunday’s game with a 31-22 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home on Thursday night.

In Thursday’s victory over the Bulls, Brandon Ingram led the way for the Raptors as he recorded 33 points, six rebounds and six assists while Immanuel Quickley added 24 points and five assists of his own.

Now Toronto will try to grab another victory at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Pacers team.

On the other side, Indiana enters Sunday’s contest with a 13-39 record after losing on the road to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Andrew Nembhard led the way for the Pacers in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and eight assists while Pascal Siakam recorded 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.

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

Pacers Injury Report, Will Ivica Zubac, Aaron Nesmith Play?

For the Pacers, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Ivica Zubac and Aaron Nesmith.

Indiana has ruled out Zubac as he will not make his team debut on Sunday after the Pacers acquired him from the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the trade deadline in a deal that is still pending.

The Pacers have also ruled out Kobe Brown, who was part of the Zubac trade, along with Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.

Nesmith has been listed as questionable due to due to a left elbow sprain and he is in danger of missing his first game since February 3.

If Nesmith is sidelined, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard could both have increased roles against the Raptors.

Micah Potter has also been listed as questionable due to a left hip contusion, though he was able to play through the injury against the Bucks on Friday.

Raptors Injury Report, Will RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Play?

On the other side, the Raptors have three players listed on their injury report, though RJ Barret is not one of them.

Of course, Barrett missed Thursday’s victory due to knee injury management but he is off the injury report and will return on Sunday.

Toronto has listed Quickley as questionable due to a right ankle sprain that he suffered during practice on Friday and if he is sidelined, Jamal Shead could draw a start in his place.

Jakob Poeltl has also been listed as questionable due to a lower back injury and there is a chance he could make his first appearance since December 21 on Sunday while Chris Paul has been ruled out as he is away from the team.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Pacers and Raptors from Toronto at 3:00 p.m. EST.