Pacers starting Aaron Nesmith (ankle) on Friday, Bennedict Mathurin to second unit
Indiana Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is starting in Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
What It Means:
After a four game absence, Nesmith will return in New Orleans and make his 27th start this season. In a matchup versus a Pelicans' team ranked sixth in defensive rating, our models project Nesmith to score 22.9 FanDuel points.
Nesmith's current projection includes 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
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