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Nesmith (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Nesmith sat out Thursday's loss to the Suns but is expected to return to action during the second night of Indiana's back-to-back set. He scored in single digits in three straight appearances following a multi-game absence before exploding for 29 points in Sacramento on Tuesday.

Toppin (foot) is probable for Friday's game against New York.

After missing the front end of this back-to-back set, Toppin is expected to suit up against his former team. He will have plenty of streaming appeal with Pascal Siakam (knee) expected to remain on the shelf, but Toppin's workload has been limited since returning to action at the end of February.

Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Zubac made his Pacers debut Thursday, posting eight points (4-6 FG), six rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during the 123-108 loss to the Suns. That was his first appearance since Feb. 2, and the veteran big man will likely be limited for the remainder of the campaign. It's surprising to see him even have a shot to suit up for the second night of Indiana's back-to-back set, but Zubac hardly ever misses time, appearing in at least 68 games in six straight seasons before 2025-26.

Hart (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Hart was downgraded to doubtful early Friday afternoon as he continues to manage persistent left knee soreness. He previously sat out Wednesday's win over the Jazz, and this latest update suggests he is likely headed for a second consecutive absence. The "glue guy" for the Knicks' rotation appears to be feeling the effects of a heavy workload, having played 36 minutes against the Clippers just before the knee flared up. Landry Shamet is expected to start again in Hart's presumed absence.

Siakam (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Siakam is expected to miss a third straight contest as the Pacers continue to exercise caution. With this news, it's likely that Kobe Brown, Jarace Walker and Micah Potter continue to play extended roles for the Pacers.

Sochan (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Sochan was previously labeled as questionable, but it appears that the Knicks will hold him out. Mohamed Diawara could play an expanded role for New York, with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Josh Hart (knee) also not expected to suit up.

LeVert (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against Memphis.

LeVert is trending towards a return after three straight games on the shelf. The Pistons could be very shorthanded Friday, so LeVert would be a candidate for a slight uptick in minutes and usage.

Thompson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Thompson is expected to miss a fifth consecutive game as he remains on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. On March 7, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff mentioned it would be "a minute" before the wing returned, but the doubtful tag suggests Thompson is trending in the right direction. Marcus Sasser is expected to remain in the starting lineup in Thompson's place, while Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter should continue to see expanded roles.

Harris is questionable for Friday's game against Memphis with left hip soreness.

The Pistons are contemplating a maintenance day for Harris during the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Harris is unable to give it a go, Javonte Green and Ronald Holland would be candidates to step into larger roles at the forward spots.

Duren has right knee soreness and is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Pistons appear to be contemplating a maintenance day. If Duren is unable to give it a go, the team may lean more on Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed in the frontcourt.