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Pacers' Kobe Brown sidelined with back injury
Pacers forward leaves game against Timberwolves with sore lower back
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:40am
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A Pacers player's injury adds to the team's growing list of health concerns as the season nears its end.Indianapolis TodayIndiana Pacers forward Kobe Brown will not return to Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore lower back, according to the team's public relations department. Brown played 16 minutes and 28 seconds, scoring 2 points and grabbing 5 rebounds before exiting the game.
Why it matters
The Pacers have already been dealing with several key injuries this season, and the loss of Brown, even if temporarily, is another setback as the team fights to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The details
Kobe Brown, a 24-year-old forward in his third NBA season, left the game against the Timberwolves in the second half due to the back issue. He had played 16 minutes and 28 seconds, scoring 2 points and grabbing 5 rebounds before exiting.
- Kobe Brown left the game against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The players
Kobe Brown
A 24-year-old forward in his third NBA season with the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana Pacers
An NBA team based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Minnesota Timberwolves
An NBA team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What’s next
The Pacers will provide an update on the severity of Kobe Brown's back injury and his timeline for return in the coming days.
The takeaway
The Pacers' injury woes continue, as they now have to deal with the loss of forward Kobe Brown, who left Tuesday's game with a sore lower back. This is another setback for a team already dealing with several key injuries this season.
