Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's return from a left ankle sprain was a reminder of how easily he fits in the Pacers' style of play.

Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith scored nine points in nine minutes in his return from a left ankle sprain in the Pacers 111-100 win over the Pistons.

Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and Haliburton (groin) was back after sitting out Indiana’s last game. Nesmith started with Bennedict Mathurin suspended for bumping official Natalie Sago in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland.

Haliburton (23), Mathurin (20), Siakam (19) led them in scoring. They’ve won three in a row, nine of 12. With games vs the Bulls and Warriors at home this week — and Nesmith nearing a return.

Pascal Siakam ... Mathurin (20), Siakam (19) led them in scoring. They’ve won three in a row, nine of 12. With games vs the Bulls and Warriors at home this week — and Nesmith nearing a return.

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 on Thursday night.

Indiana Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam has been one of the club's steadiest standouts this year. Two-time All-NBA Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam has served as one of the few reliable ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- - Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 25 points on Friday night to help the Indiana Pacers race past the Golden State Warriors 108-96. Haliburton added 10 assists and ...

Amid a 4-6 stretch over their last ten games, it is very apparent that the Golden State Warriors, as they are currently built, will not be able to get past the first round of the NBA playoffs, if they even make it that far. They traded for guard Dennis Schroder but haven't improved much, but are still linked to several trade targets.