With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.
According to recent reports, the Indiana Pacers have held trade talks for forward Aaron Nesmith. So far this season, Nesmith has averaged 9.1 points, 3.6 total
Bennedict Mathurin will start over Aaron Nesmith on Saturday, but Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said to "stay tuned' for how the situation will play out.
Tonight will be the first game since November that Rick Carlisle has to decide between Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin as his starting small forward. Tonight it's still an easy call, but it will get tough. The case for each player: https://t.co/AgFkzESO1e
Lost in the fold of a dramatic game was wing Aaron Nesmith, who made his return after missing all of November and December with an injury. Nesmith started but played only nine minutes. However, he scored an efficient nine points and brought some needed defense against Cade Cunningham.
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Forward Aaron Nesmith scored 12 points in 11 minutes in the Pacers 115-102 win over the 76ers on Saturday.
Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports. Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain.
With Aaron Nesmith back and 11 players good enough to be part of the Pacers' rotation, playing time will be less constant.
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday.
On Saturday night, the Indiana Pacers took control of the Philadelphia 76ers and continued their hot streak, winning 115-102. The game was tight until the fourth quarter, where the Pacers led by as many as 16 points.