The Pacers front court is suddenly decimated with IJax suffering an Achilles injury in New Orleans. For now, the team will have to battle with small-ball rotations.
Also, injuries are terrible and suck. The only silver lining (and it is a bitter one) is that - for those of us that wanted Mathurin starting and Walker playing more - we are getting what we wanted. It shouldn’t have required injuries to Nembhard, Nesmith, and the centers, but we should see significant minutes for the two lottery picks that are so very crucial to Indiana’s success.
The chances of two Achilles injuries to two young centers in less than a week are insane. It is terrible for these two young, talented dudes. I really hope they have successful surgeries and recover to resume their careers.
Also, injuries are terrible and suck. The only silver lining (and it is a bitter one) is that - for those of us that wanted Mathurin starting and Walker playing more - we are getting what we wanted. It shouldn’t have required injuries to Nembhard, Nesmith, and the centers, but we should see significant minutes for the two lottery picks that are so very crucial to Indiana’s success.
The chances of two Achilles injuries to two young centers in less than a week are insane. It is terrible for these two young, talented dudes. I really hope they have successful surgeries and recover to resume their careers.