Isaiah Jackson of the Indiana Pacers has suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season. This injury was confirmed ahead of the Pacers’ upcoming game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 14, 2025. Jackson had not played in the recent matchup against the Cavaliers on January 12, where the Pacers secured a win.
What It Means
Isaiah Jackson’s absence will impact the Indiana Pacers as they continue their season. In his limited appearances this year, he averaged 7.0 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game, with a field goal percentage of 60.9%. The team has performed better without him, holding a record of 21-14 in games he did not play compared to a 1-4 record when he was on the court. The Pacers have averaged slightly more points per game without Jackson (115.1) than with him (116.0).
