Pacers' Nesmith likely game-time decision for G4

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers guardant Aaron Nesmith volition "likely" beryllium a game-time determination for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals connected Tuesday night, according to manager Rick Carlisle.

Carlisle said connected Monday day that Nesmith "predictably woke up sore," aft helium sprained his close ankle midway done the 3rd 4th of Game 3 of the series. He is expected to beryllium listed arsenic questionable erstwhile the NBA's authoritative wounded study is released.

Nesmith had to beryllium helped disconnected the level arsenic helium exited the crippled successful Sunday's 106-100 nonaccomplishment to the New York Knicks, but helium returned with 7:03 remaining successful the 4th fourth and finished the game.

Nesmith walked done the locker country aft the crippled Sunday nighttime with a noticeable limp.

Nesmith has started each 13 games for the Pacers this postseason, averaging 15.1 points and 6.2 rebounds connected 52% shooting (54% from 3). Nesmith tied an NBA playoff grounds with six 3s successful the 4th fourth of Game 1 successful the series, helping pb to an improbable Indiana comeback triumph successful overtime. He has besides been the team's superior defender connected Knicks defender Jalen Brunson.