Johnny Furphy (IND): Out

Johnny Furphy, the Pacers’ guard who has been contributing modestly with 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 47.0 percent from the field, will be unavailable for the rest of the season after undergoing right‑knee surgery for a torn ACL. His absence adds to Indiana’s injury woes as the team continues a difficult campaign.

The Pacers are currently 19–63, sitting 14th in the Eastern Conference and ranked 26th overall in power rankings. They have lost their last two games and have gone 3‑7 in their most recent ten contests, with a net rating of –7.9. Losing Furphy, a depth player in the guard rotation, further limits the team’s options as they look to develop younger talent and evaluate roster moves for the future. The next steps for Indiana will involve other bench players stepping into larger roles and the coaching staff managing the roster amid a rebuilding phase.