Injury Report: Indiana Pacers
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Bennedict Mathurin Out for the Season
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The injury occurred during a game against the Chicago Bulls on January 8th. Mathurin was averaging 17.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season.
Jalen Smith Dealing with Concussion
Pacers forward Jalen Smith left a game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a head injury on January 5th. He is currently in the NBA's concussion protocol and his status is uncertain for upcoming games.
Tyrese Haliburton Recovering from Ankle Sprain
Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers' starting point guard, sprained his left ankle in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 2nd. He is expected to miss several weeks while he recovers.
Conclusion
The Indiana Pacers have been hit hard by injuries this season. The loss of Mathurin, Smith, and Haliburton is a major setback for the team. They will need to find ways to overcome these absences if they want to make a run at the playoffs.
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