Against the New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers reserve power forward Isaiah Jackson suffered a scary non-contact injury that looked eerily similar to what happened to his teammate James Wiseman earlier this season. Head coach Rick Carlisle seemed to be fearing the worst in his postgame presser following the 125-118 Pelicans victory Friday night.
Rick Carlisle on Isaiah’s Jackson’s right calf injury, his voice trembling.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) November 2, 2024
"We don't have a final prognosis on Isaiah's situation. But it's a right lower-leg injury. We're hoping it's not the worse news.”
Video of the non-contact injury, which appears to be another Achilles. pic.twitter.com/2lSXmAVSkW
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Now, that appears to be true.
Sources inform Shams Charania of ESPN that Jackson has torn his right Achilles tendon, and will now be out for the rest of the season.
This story will be updated...
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