The Indiana Pacers are riding high after a 135-118 win over the Miami Heat and are set to hit the road for a showdown with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. This marks the first game in Indiana's three-game road trip, and they’re looking to continue their dominance over the Bulls, having won all three previous encounters this season.
Let’s dive into the injury reports for both teams ahead of this matchup.
Pacers Injury Report:
- Johnny Furphy (right ACL tear) - OUT
- Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tear) - OUT
- T.J. McConnell (right hamstring soreness) - OUT
- Andrew Nembhard (lower back injury management) - OUT
- Pascal Siakam (right knee injury management) - PROBABLE
- Jalen Slawson (two-way) - PROBABLE
- Obi Toppin (right foot injury management) - PROBABLE
- Jarace Walker (lower back bruise) - OUT
- Ivica Zubac (rib fracture) - OUT
The Pacers will be without key players like T.J. McConnell, Jarace Walker, and Andrew Nembhard, who are all sidelined for Wednesday’s game.
Additionally, Johnny Furphy, Tyrese Haliburton, and Ivica Zubac are out for the season. However, Pascal Siakam, Jalen Slawson, and Obi Toppin are likely to be in action, listed as probable.
Bulls Injury Report:
- Zach Collins (right toe surgery) - OUT
- Noa Essengue (left shoulder surgery) - OUT
- Nick Richards (right elbow sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
- Anfernee Simons (right wrist injury) - OUT
- Jalen Smith (right calf strain) - OUT
- Guerschon Yabusele (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
Zach Collins, who hasn't played since December, is out for the season following toe surgery. Rookie Noa Essengue is also out for the season after shoulder surgery.
Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele are questionable, dealing with an elbow sprain and ankle sprain, respectively. Anfernee Simons remains out with a wrist injury, having played only six games since joining the Bulls.
Former Pacer Jalen Smith is also out for the season with a calf strain.
With both teams grappling with injuries, the Pacers will aim to leverage their winning momentum, while the Bulls look to break their four-game losing streak. It’s shaping up to be an intriguing clash, with each team navigating their own challenges.