Ben Sheppard Questionable for Pacers’ Game Against Kings on December 22nd with Oblique Injury
Ben Sheppard of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left oblique strain. His status is questionable for the upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings on December 22nd. This injury has been troubling him since early December, causing uncertainty about his participation in games.
What It Means
If Ben Sheppard cannot play, it will impact the Pacers’ rotation at small forward. He currently averages 5.5 points per game and plays around 20.5 minutes each game. His field goal percentage is 41.4%, and he makes about 1.4 three-pointers per game.
The team might rely more on Aaron Nesmith or Johnny Furphy if Sheppard is out. Nesmith leads the small forwards in playing time and scoring, averaging 9.2 points in 22.7 minutes per game. Furphy, while less experienced, could see an increase in minutes to help fill the gap.
