Pascal Siakam Injury Status Update for March 17th, 2026
Pascal Siakam of the Pacers has been ruled out and will not play today. Pascal was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 11th game Pascal has missed this season.
Pascal Siakam Season Averages
Pascal's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pacers rotation. Across 55 games this season, he's averaging 24.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game while playing 33.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | 24.0 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 18.6 |
Pacers Performance With & Without Pascal Siakam
The numbers tell a clear story about Pascal's value to the Pacers. With Pascal in the lineup this season, the team is 14-41. Without him, they've gone 1-8. The Pacers's net rating is 10.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Pascal plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (101.1 vs 110.2), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 14-41 | 1-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.2 | 101.1 | -9.1 |
| Def Rating | 116.9 | 118.6 | +1.7 |
| Net Rating | -6.7 | -17.5 | -10.8 |
| PPG | 111.4 | 105.6 | -5.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Pascal Siakam?
When Pascal sits, other Pacers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Taelon Peter and Ethan Thompson stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Pascal has been out this season, Taelon Peter has averaged 7.5 more points per game, 7.5 additional field goal attempts and 19.6 extra minutes.
PPG: +7.5 | FGA: +7.5 | MPG: +19.6
When Pascal has been out this season, Ethan Thompson has averaged 5.6 more points per game, 6.7 additional field goal attempts and 10.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.6 | FGA: +6.7 | MPG: +10.7
Full Injury Report — Pascal Siakam's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pacers @ Knicks - March 17, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Out) New York Knicks: Jalen Brunson (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Pascal's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pacers.