Indiana Pacers Sign Moses Brown Amidst Injuries, Prepare for Houston Rockets Clash

The Indiana Pacers have bolstered their roster with the signing of center Moses Brown, as the team grapples with a series of injuries. The signing follows the team’s loss of both James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson for the season, further exacerbating their need for reinforcements. Brown, who previously played for several teams including Portland, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Cleveland, the Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn, was signed by the New York Knicks before training camp but was later waived.

Indiana’s necessity for additional depth in the center position became apparent when Myles Turner missed a game against the Toronto Raptors due to a calf injury and subsequently left a game early against the Houston Rockets. Brown’s availability for the Pacers’ matchup against the Rockets tonight is uncertain. However, his presence provides at least an option for coach Rick Carlisle as Turner’s injury status is unclear.

The Pacers have been experiencing a challenging period, having lost three of their last four games, including a recent 130-119 defeat to the league-worst Raptors. Standing at a 6-8 record, Indiana looks to turn their fortunes around on this second game of their three-game road trip.

In terms of additional injuries, Ben Sheppard missed the game against Toronto and is listed as questionable due to an oblique injury. If medically cleared, Sheppard is expected to return to the starting lineup, continuing in his role as Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith remain sidelined. Jarace Walker, projected to replace Sheppard if he is unable to play, is facing his own uncertain status due to illness, while Johnny Furphy is also questionable following a hand injury.

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, with a stronger 10-5 record, have recently ended a five-game winning streak with a narrow 101-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Rockets are currently dealing with the potential absence of Jalen Green, who is off to a promising start this season, but might sit out due to illness. In addition to Green, Cam Whitmore could remain on the bench for the eighth straight game as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

This contest presents both teams, each looking to rebound from a single-game losing streak, with a critical opportunity to regain momentum in their respective conference standings. Observers and fans alike are keenly interested in seeing how these injury-laden rosters will perform.