Pacers Starters Questionable for Clippers Matchup

Ivica Zubac to miss first game against former team after trade

Mar. 4, 2026 at 2:26am

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The Indiana Pacers will be without center Ivica Zubac for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers, but three key starters - point guard Andrew Nembhard and forwards Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith - have been upgraded to questionable for the matchup.

Why it matters

The Pacers are looking to build momentum after the midseason trade that brought Zubac to Indiana. His absence, along with the potential availability of Nembhard, Siakam and Nesmith, could significantly impact the team's chances against the Clippers.

The details

Zubac, who was traded from the Clippers to the Pacers in February, will not play in this game as he continues to recover from an injury. However, Nembhard, Siakam and Nesmith have all been upgraded to questionable, indicating they have a chance to suit up and contribute after recent injuries.

  • The Pacers will face the Clippers on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Ivica Zubac

A center who was recently traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Indiana Pacers.

Andrew Nembhard

The Pacers' starting point guard who is listed as questionable for the game against the Clippers.

Pascal Siakam

A starting forward for the Pacers who is also listed as questionable for the upcoming game.

Aaron Nesmith

Another Pacers starting forward who is questionable to play against the Clippers.

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What’s next

The Pacers and Clippers will tip off their matchup on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with the status of Nembhard, Siakam and Nesmith to be determined closer to game time.

The takeaway

The Pacers will need to find a way to compete against the Clippers even without the services of newly acquired center Ivica Zubac, while also hoping that their trio of questionable starters can recover in time to contribute to the effort.