What happened: Aaron Nesmith pulled up along the baseline to sink a midrange jumper. The conversion follows a recent stretch where Nesmith converted a three-point play while managing soreness.
Why it matters: Nesmith remains an active perimeter contributor while playing through a left hand sprain. His availability stabilizes the wing rotation as Indiana looks to sustain momentum after back-to-back wins.
By the numbers: Nesmith has recorded 12.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games. Indiana is 5-8 through 13 games this season.
What to watch: Watch for how Nesmith manages his hand condition over regular rotation minutes in upcoming games.