Estadísticas de jugadores y previa: Indiana Pacers contra Charlotte Hornets (8 mar 2027)

Knueppel (hamstring) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Sunday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Knueppel missed the first eight games of the 2026-27 campaign. He returned for the 114-104 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday, though he exited the contest after just six minutes of work and didn't return. With Knueppel out of commission for at least a month, Grayson Allen and Sion James are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup, especially with Dennis Schroder (hamstring) sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

Miller (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Phoenix. Miller injured his groin during the 119-80 loss to Boston on Friday and subsequently missed Monday's meeting with Cleveland. Now that Miller is confirmed to be sidelined for a second consecutive contest, Sion James is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. Schroder, who missed Friday's game due to what was described as a left thigh injury, has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. He is set to be reevaluated in two weeks, suggesting he will miss at least the next five games. Christian Anderson and Sion James could see extra minutes with Schroder sidelined.

Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring Strain (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Head coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Haliburton (hamstring) will miss at least 10 more days, Alex Golden of SI.com reports. Haliburton is still recovering from a left hamstring strain and will need more time to ramp up. Andrew Nembhard should continue seeing increased on-ball duties in Haliburton's stead, while Quenton Jackson and Braden Smith are also candidates for increased burn.

Injury/Illness - Left Hand Sprain (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Nesmith (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Nesmith suffered a left hand sprain in the final seconds of Friday's win over the Knicks and could be held out of Sunday's road game. If the veteran swingman is unable to suit up, Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson and Jalen Slawson would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Injury/Illness - Right ACL Repair / Surgery (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-30): Furphy (knee) is practicing with the G League's Noblesville Boom, per Alex Golden of SI.com. The Pacers have been pretty quiet regarding Furphy's ACL recovery since the offseason, but it's encouraging to hear some form of progress as the forward begins to ramp up his activity. Although Furphy still lacks a firm timetable for a return and is likely to be brought back slowly, it appears a season debut before the start of the new calendar year is in the cards.

Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): McConnell (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 76ers. McConnell missed the Pacers' first nine games of the season due to hamstring problems, and although he still seems to be working through the injury, he's been able to play in each of Indiana's last four contests. The fact that he's been listed as probable is a positive sign that he'll suit up for a fifth straight game Sunday.

Injury/Illness - Left Meniscus Tear (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-28): Head coach Rick Carlise confirmed Sheppard will miss "months" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. Sheppard required a full repair and is without a definitive timetable for a return to action. With Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) expected to miss at least two weeks, Quenton Jackson figures to see a significant uptick in playing time. Two-way player Braden Smith could also see increased action with the parent club.