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The Pacers have ruled out Ben Sheppard (left calf strain) for Monday’s game against Houston. TJ McConnell (right hamstring soreness) and Jay Huff (left ankle sprain) are available.

Tony East: Aaron Nesmith off the injury report for the Pacers tomorrow in Houston. TJ McConnell questionable with his hamstring soreness. Jay Huff added as questionable with a left ankle sprain, Ben Sheppard upgraded to questionable with his left calf strain.

Dustin Dopirak: Sheppard: "Last year we played a lot faster than we did last year. ... This year we're getting out worked and outpaced.'

Tony East: Noticed Ben Sheppard was missing part of a tooth while we were talking to him postgame. Asked him if it was from the defensive foul on Ja Morant and he said yeah before showing me a smile:
Noticed Ben Sheppard was missing part of a tooth while we were talking to him postgame. Asked him if it was from the defensive foul on Ja Morant and he said yeah before showing me a smile: pic.twitter.com/oD7VCxawZN
— Tony East (@TonyREast) October 26, 2025
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Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle says Ben Sheppard is working his way back into practice but he won’t play tomorrow and is doubtful for Monday.

Scott Agness: Official injury report for Pacers-Bucks Game 1: Ben Sheppard (left great toe sprain) is probable. He sat out the final five games of the regular season. Damian Lillard (reconditioning) and Tyler Smith (left ankle sprain) are out.

Dustin Dopirak: Well there’s a surprise. Pacers list everybody but Ben Sheppard (doubtful) as available for tomorrow.

Tony East: Ben Sheppard is OUT tonight. Carlisle said he's hopeful that he can play Sunday.
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Dustin Dopirak: Ben Sheppard is still out, Rick Carlisle says.

Tony East: Pascal Siakam is IN, Rick Carlisle says. Ben Sheppard is out.

Scott Agness: Pascal Siakam (right olecranon bursitis) is out, Ben Sheppard (left great toe sprain) is doubtful for Sunday in Denver. For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray is questionable.