Andrew Nembhard, CJ McCollum and more

Although the Indiana Pacers started the 2024-25 season with a disappointing 1-3 record, they flipped the switch at the right time. On Wednesday night, the Pacers defeated the defending champion Boston Celtics in a thrilling overtime victory, handing them their first loss of the season. Additionally, the Pacers looked like themselves again, scoring 135 points in the game.

The Pacers will look to build on that momentum when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. New Orleans, which made its second playoff appearance since 2018 last season, is on a three-game losing streak after a 2-0 start to the season. This also includes consecutive road losses to the Golden State Warriors.

Even though it is still early in the season, this duel is important for both teams. However, they could each be without some of their key players. This is the full injury report from the Pacers and Pelicans ahead of their game on November 1st.

Pacer's guard Andrew Nembhard played just five minutes in the team's win over the Celtics on Wednesday. According to head coach Rick Carlisle, the Canada native is dealing with tendonitis and appeared to have made a game-winning decision before the match, although he is not officially listed as such. If he misses the game against New Orleans, it is likely that Bennedict Mathurin will start in his place.

Myles TurnerHowever, he did not play against Boston because he was sidelined with an ankle injury. However, he is listed as day-to-day and is expected to return to the court soon, if not against New Orleans. If he is inactive again, Isaiah Jackson should start in his place.

While the Pacers are dealing with some serious injuries, it's obviously not as bad as what the Pelicans are currently going through. Daniel Theis, Yves MissiAnd Jordan Hawkins are all listed as questionable. Each of them played relatively important roles for the Pelicans early in the season, and a final loss would be a major blow to the team.

Herbert Jonesa Defensive Player of the Year candidate, missed Wednesday's game against Golden State and will officially miss Friday's game against New Orleans. Additionally, CJ McCollum, Dejounte MurrayAnd Trey Murphy IIIAll important players in the squad were also excluded against the Pacers.