The Indiana Pacers sit at 24-19 which is good for No. 5 in the Eastern Conference. Saturday's 115-102 win saw a lot of bright spots against the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers. Pascal Siakam leads the way in scoring with 21 points,

With Aaron Nesmith back from a sprained left ankle, the Pacers are approaching a tough decision between him and Bennedict Mathurin at small forward.

"Aaron don't complain, bro," Pacers center Myles Turner said. "He's going to go out ... 35 games with a sprained left ankle, it mattered to Nesmith that he got to see the ball go in the bucket ...

Jan 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III (43) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Myles Turner scored 28 points and Pascal Siakam added 26 to lead the Pacers over the Pistons on Thursday night.

"Aaron don't complain, bro," Pacers center Myles Turner said. "He's going to go out ... 35 weeks with a sprained left ankle, it mattered to Nesmith that he got to see the ball go in the bucket ...

With Aaron Nesmith back and 11 players good enough to be part of the Pacers' rotation, playing time will be less constant.

The Indiana Pacers are fresh off of a dominant 129-113 win over the Chicago Bulls, putting them at a 20-18 record and seventh place in the Western Conference. T

DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points ... The Pistons shot 2 for 17 on 3-pointers in the second half. Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months ...

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games.

Pascal Siakam recorded 21 points and eight rebounds and Myles Turner chipped in 18 points and 11 boards as the Indiana Pacers notched a 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday in Indianapolis.

Spurs: Mitch Johnson (acting). Pacers: Rick Carlisle. Spurs: Points, Wembanyama (24.4 per game). Rebounds, Wembanyama (10.8). Assists, Paul (8.2). Steals, Paul (1.3). Blocks, Wembanyama (4.0). Pacers: Points, Siakam (20.1 per game). Rebounds, Siakam (7.3). Assists, Haliburton (8.8). Steals, Haliburton (1.3). Blocks, Turner (2.0).