Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Aaron Nesmith is available, Ben Sheppard is out, final injury report, official starting lineups for March 1

The Pacers wrap up a mini-series tonight

The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans will wrap up a short two-game set between the franchises tonight. They played on Wednesday night in Indianapolis, with the Pacers pulling away late for a win.

Indiana has won five of their last seven games and will get a starter back from injury tonight. They begin a three-game road trip in New Orleans, and getting off to a good start on the trek will be important given the current state of the Eastern Conference standings.

Here are the official starting lineups and injury reports for Pacers vs Pelicans.

Indiana Pacers injury report

Indiana will have Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain) back in the lineup tonight. Doug McDermott (right calf strain) and Ben Sheppard (illness) are out. Isaiah Wong is inactive as a part of his two-way contract.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Tyrese Haliburton

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Forward: Aaron Nesmith

Forward: Pascal Siakam

Center: Myles Turner

This lineup hasn't played for a while with Nesmith sidelined. They have 101 total minutes together this season and are +10 in those instances.

New Orleans Pelicans injury report

The Pelicans listed Jalen Crutcher, Dyson Daniels, Malcolm Hill, E.J. Liddell, and Dereon Seabron as out.

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup

Guard: CJ McCollum

Guard: Herb Jones

Forward: Brandon Ingram

Forward: Zion Williamson

Center: Jonas Valanciunas

The game is set to tip off in about 30 minutes. For more on the action, click here.

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