Why Pascal Siakam Isn't Playing Tonight vs. Warriors
The Indiana Pacers are resting several players on Sunday as they face the Golden State Warriors. Among them is forward Pascal Siakam, who appears on the team’s extensive injury report.
Despite his importance to the lineup, Siakam will sit out the game. The Pacers officially listed his absence as
"rest". Given the long NBA season, allowing him to recover makes sense after carrying a heavy workload, especially during Tyrese Haliburton’s absence.
The Pacers want to ensure Siakam stays fresh and avoids unnecessary fatigue as the team continues to push through a challenging stretch of the season.
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Billy Heyen is a freelance sports writer for The Sporting News and a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University. His work has been featured in publications such as the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
Author Summary
Indiana rests Pascal Siakam against Golden State to preserve his stamina after a demanding stretch without Tyrese Haliburton.