Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith scored nine points in nine minutes in his return from a left ankle sprain in the Pacers 111-100 win over the Pistons.

Nesmith (ankle) produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across nine minutes in Thursday's 111-100 victory over the Pistons. Though he moved back into the starting five after missing the Pacers' past 35 games with a left ankle sprain,

Indiana loves to score a lot of points to win games. Adding someone like Kennard helps them accomplish that goal. Kennard is averaging 8.8 points, three rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He also shoots 46.4 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons but be on a minutes restriction, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports. Nesmith will return to action Thursday after missing Indiana's previous 35 contests due to a left ankle sprain.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Saturday that he still doesn't have a specific timetable for the return of forward Aaron Nesmith, who has been out since Nov. 1 with a sprained left ...

Jan 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night. Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists as the Pacers won for the seventh time in eight games.

Following a subpar start to the season, the Indiana Pacers responded with an elite stretch of basketball. Over the past 10 games, they recorded an 8-2 record. At 23-19, the Pacers steadily ascend the Eastern Conference standings. A recent statistic from a graph revealed shocking results for the Pacers.

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.

Nesmith has recorded at least nine points in five contests this season, reaching double figures in scoring on four occasions.

The Pacers have benefitted from a bigger commitment to defense in recent weeks. The renewed aggressiveness of Tyrese Haliburton on the offensive side of the court has really helpe