Injury Status Following Victory
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith’s status remains uncertain following an apparent hand or wrist injury sustained in the final seconds of a 106-104 victory over the New York Knicks. The incident occurred on November 13, 2026, when Nesmith slipped while chasing a loose ball with four seconds remaining on the clock. According to reporting by the Indianapolis Star, Nesmith appeared to trip, with his right foot stepping on his left wrist during the fall. He immediately clutched the area, spoke briefly with a trainer, and retreated to the locker room in visible pain.
Rotation Impact and Recovery
Following the game, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle provided no update on the severity of the injury or Nesmith’s availability for upcoming matchups. The uncertainty surrounding his health is compounded by the fact that Nesmith had recently been managing right knee soreness, which forced an early exit from a game against the Washington Wizards earlier that week. Despite that previous issue, Nesmith was cleared to start against the Knicks, playing 32 minutes and contributing 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting before the late-game injury occurred. The team has not yet released a timeline for further medical evaluation or a potential return to the court.