NBA Player News

Jarace Walker
Indiana Pacers • #5 • PF
Jarace Walker Out For Indiana Pacers Due To Sprained Right Ankle
Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers is out with a sprained right ankle and will not take the court.
What It Means
Jarace Walker is out with a sprained right ankle. This is not his first ankle issue this season, as he was previously listed as questionable in March and June with similar concerns.
This season, Walker has played in 16 postseason games, averaging 3.3 points per game. With him sidelined, players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith might see slightly increased roles in upcoming games.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley Questionable Due to Left Hip Flexor Strain
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is questionable with a left hip flexor strain and may not play.
What It Means
Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, making him questionable for upcoming games. This season, Bradley has appeared in 16 postseason games, averaging 1.0 PPG and 1.6 RPG.
In recent games, Bradley's minutes have varied, with his last appearance logging five minutes against the Knicks. Notable teammates like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been leading the Pacers, as seen in their recent victory over the Knicks, 125-108.

Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics • F
Jayson Tatum of Boston Celtics Out With Torn Right Achilles Tendon, Expected to Miss Start of 2025-2026 Season
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season.
What It Means
Jayson Tatum is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. He is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, impacting the Boston Celtics' lineup and depth.
This postseason, Tatum played in 8 games, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Andrew Nembhard
Indiana Pacers • #2 • PG
Andrew Nembhard Leads Pacers with 14 Points, 8 Assists, and 6 Steals in Win Over Knicks on May 31, 2025
Against the New York Knicks, Andrew Nembhard of the Indiana Pacers contributed 14 points and 6 steals in their 125-108 win.
What It Means
Andrew Nembhard had a strong game against the New York Knicks. He scored 14 points, collected 6 steals, and played 37 minutes. These numbers were above his average postseason stats of 12.8 points per game and 32.9 minutes.

Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers • PG
Tyrese Haliburton Records Double-Double with 21 Points and 13 Assists in Pacers' 125-108 Win Over Knicks on May 31, 2025
In the Indiana Pacers' 125-108 win over the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton recorded 21 points and led the game with 13 assists.
What It Means
Tyrese Haliburton had a strong game against the New York Knicks, scoring 21 points and leading with 13 assists. He also grabbed 6 rebounds and recorded 3 steals in 36 minutes of play.
Haliburton exceeded his projections in points, assists, and steals, while also achieving a double-double. He has now dished out 6 or more assists in 6 straight games in the Conference Finals.

Obi Toppin
Indiana Pacers • #1 • PF
Obi Toppin Leads Indiana Pacers with 18 Points and 3 Blocks in Win Over New York Knicks on May 31, 2025
Obi Toppin scored 18 points and had 3 blocks as the Indiana Pacers won 125-108 against the New York Knicks on May 31, 2025.
What It Means
Obi Toppin played 25 minutes against the Knicks, scoring 18 points and making 3 blocks. His performance exceeded his point projection by 7 and his block projection by 3.
In this game, Toppin also led his team in rebounds with 6. This game performance is higher than his season average of 8.7 points per game and his recent 3-game average of 11.3 points per game in the postseason.

OG Anunoby
New York Knicks • #8 • SF
OG Anunoby Leads Knicks With 24 Points in Loss to Pacers on May 31, 2025
OG Anunoby scored 24 points and led the New York Knicks in scoring and blocks during their 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers on May 31, 2025.
What It Means
OG Anunoby scored 24 points for the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers. He also led the team with two blocks in 37 minutes on the court.
His performance exceeded projections by seven points. Anunoby has scored 11 or more points in seven straight postseason games this season.

Pascal Siakam
Indiana Pacers • #43 • PF
Pascal Siakam Scores 31 Points and Records 3 Blocks in Pacers' 125-108 Win Over Knicks on May 31, 2025
Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers with 31 points and 3 blocks in their 125-108 win over the New York Knicks on May 31, 2025.
What It Means
Pascal Siakam had a standout game against the New York Knicks on May 31, 2025. He scored 31 points and recorded 3 blocks in 36 minutes, surpassing his projections in all categories.
Siakam has scored 15 or more points in 9 straight games. His postseason average is 21.1 points per game, making this performance a significant highlight of his current streak.

Karl-Anthony Towns
New York Knicks • #32 • C
Karl-Anthony Towns Posts Double-Double With 22 Points and 14 Rebounds in Knicks Loss to Pacers on May 31, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks in rebounds with 14 in their 125-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers on May 31, 2025.
What It Means
Karl-Anthony Towns put up 22 points and 14 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers. He led the game in rebounds, exceeding his average of 11.6 rebounds per game this postseason.
Towns has now scored 20 or more points in six straight games in the Conference Finals.

Tony Bradley
Indiana Pacers • #13 • C
Tony Bradley Questionable For Eastern Conference Finals With Left Hip Flexor Strain Against Opponent
Tony Bradley is questionable for the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip flexor strain as they face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
What It Means
Tony Bradley is questionable for the Pacers due to a left hip flexor strain as they prepare for Game 6 against the Knicks. This season, Bradley played in 12 regular season games, averaging 4.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game.
In the postseason, Bradley has participated in 8 games, with averages of 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.