Ben Sheppard Sidelined 10+ Days with Grade 1 Calf Strain

Ben Sheppard of the Indiana Pacers is set for an extended absence, expected to miss at least 10 more days due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. This injury comes after Sheppard averaged 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his first 22 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts. With Aaron Nesmith (knee) also sidelined, Ethan Thompson, T.J. McConnell, and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time.