Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith exited Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks with an apparent hand or wrist injury.
The incident occurred during the final seconds of the Pacers’ 106-104 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Nesmith slipped on the playing surface while chasing a loose ball with 2.8 seconds remaining in the contest.
After the Knicks secured possession and called a timeout, the forward remained on the sideline for several moments before eventually standing up.
Video footage of the sequence showed Nesmith tripping, with his right foot stepping onto his left wrist, according to social media posts from reporter Scott Agness.
He was seen clutching his left arm to his chest while leaving the floor to head toward the locker room, appearing to be in significant pain.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed the situation following the conclusion of the game.
During his postgame comments, the head coach stated he did not have an update on the status of the injured forward.
Before the injury, Nesmith had performed effectively for Indiana, recording 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting over 32 minutes of play.
His participation in Friday’s game was uncertain leading up to tipoff due to right knee soreness.
That same knee issue had previously forced him to leave a game against the Washington Wizards early on Wednesday night.
Despite the lingering physical concerns, he was cleared to start against the reigning NBA champion Knicks.
The Pacers managed to secure their second consecutive win in the matchup, though the team now faces uncertainty regarding Nesmith’s availability moving forward.
Medical staff and the coaching team are expected to evaluate the injury further in the coming days to determine the severity of the damage to his wrist.
No official timeline for his return has been established by the organization at this time.