The Pacers could potentially be without a big piece for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Sharp-shooting Aaron Nesmith is expected to listed as questionable and will likely come down to a game-time decision for Tuesday’s crucial matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, head coach Rick Carlisle said.
Nesmith, who is still very sore, was seen walking around the Pacers’ locker room with a “noticeable limp” after he suffered a right ankle injury midway through the third quarter of Game 3.
The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly and rolled his ankle on a drive to the basket — he ended assistance leaving the court and was initially ruled questionable to return for the remainder of the contest.
Nesmith did get back out there for the final seven minutes, but didn’t record a bucket in the loss.
Carlisle said postgame that he was moving without limitations when he came back down the stretch — but they wouldn’t have any further update on his status until he checked in with the training staff on Monday.
If Nesmith were to miss any time, it would be a huge momentum swing towards the Knicks, who are now trailing just 2-1 in the series.
The 25-year-old former first-round pick has been a significant presence on both ends of the court thus far this series — averaging 16.7 points on 53.6 percent shooting from the field over the first three games.
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