Final Injury Report for Pacers-Bucks: Will Ivica Zubac, Bobby Portis Play?

Final Injury Report for Pacers-Bucks: Will Ivica Zubac, Bobby Portis Play?


The Indiana Pacers are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Indiana enters Friday’s game with a 13-38 record after losing at home to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

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Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

(© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images)

In Tuesday’s loss to the Jazz, Jarace Walker led the way for the Pacers as he recorded 24 points, six rebounds and four assists while Quenton Jackson added 24 points and three assists of his own off the bench.

Now Indiana will try to bounce back on Friday as they face off against the Bucks in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Milwaukee enters Friday’s contest with a 20-29 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home in overtime on Wednesday night.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan RollinsKirby Lee-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan RollinsKirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Ryan Rollins led the way for the Bucks in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, four rebounds and four assists while Kevin Porter Jr. recorded 18 points, six rebounds and nine assists off the bench.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Pacers Injury Report, Will Ivica Zubac, Pascal Siakam Play?

For the Pacers, they have five players listed on their injury report for Friday, including center Ivica Zubac.

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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Indiana has ruled out Zubac after they acquired him from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday along with Kobe Brown, who has also been ruled out.

The Pacers have also ruled out Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries while Micah Potter has been listed as questionable due to a hip injury.

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The good news for the Pacers is that Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, TJ McConnell and Aaron Nesmith are all off their injury report and will return on Friday after missing Tuesday’s game.

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Bucks Injury Report, Will Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma Play?

On the other side, the Bucks have five players listed on their injury report, including both Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis© Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Milwaukee has listed Portis as questionable due to a hip injury and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.

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