Collin Sexton Injury Status For Pacers vs Jazz

The Pacers (27-20) are enjoying a solid run, having surpassed the Milwaukee Bucks to claim the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, after an underwhelming start to the year.

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Meanwhile, the Jazz (11-36) have faced struggles, particularly due to injuries, but they will be hoping that the return of Collin Sexton can inject some much-needed energy into their lineup.

For the Pacers, this season has been a roller coaster, marked by a number of injuries to key players. Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and Ben Sheppard have all spent time on the sidelines at various points, creating significant challenges for head coach Rick Carlisle.

However, the team’s resilience has been on full display, as many of these players have returned to the court and the Pacers have found their rhythm. With Haliburton leading the charge, and Turner anchoring the defense, the Pacers are beginning to show why they belong among the East's elite.

Despite these setbacks, Indiana's depth has been a big factor in its turnaround. As the Pacers head into this game against the struggling Jazz, they’ll be looking to capitalize on their momentum and continue their climb in the standings.

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On the other side, the Jazz have been mired in a tough season, with an 11-36 record, largely due to injuries that have sidelined key players.

However, there is a glimmer of hope for Utah, as Collin Sexton has been cleared to play despite dealing with a finger injury. Sexton’s availability is significant for the Jazz, as the 24-year-old guard has been one of their top scorers, averaging 18.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this season.

His ability to create offense both for himself and his teammates will be crucial in trying to combat the Pacers’ high-powered attack.

Sexton’s presence on the floor provides a much-needed scoring boost for the Jazz, who have struggled to put points on the board consistently. With the Pacers’ defense playing at a high level, Sexton’s scoring could be one of the few ways Utah keeps pace in what looks to be a challenging matchup.

If he can push through his injury and find his rhythm, Sexton could provide a spark to the Jazz’s offense and make this game more competitive than expected.

Ultimately, while the Pacers come into this matchup as the clear favorites, Utah will be hoping that Sexton’s return can help them defy the odds and deliver an upset.

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