The Indiana Pacers have had a challenging start to the 2025-26 season. After making an impressive postseason run, featuring a Finals appearance, the Pacers’ prospects for this season were harmed by Tyrese Haliburton‘s Achilles injury.

Eight Indiana Pacers have already been ruled out for Wednesday's clash against one of the NBA's two winless teams, the 0-7 Brooklyn Nets. Thanks to its brutal

Brooklyn has ruled out rookies Ben Saraf, Nolan Traore and Danny Wolf as they are all in the G League on assignment while Drake Powell has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The good news for the Nets is that Michael Porter Jr. is off the injury report and will play in Wednesday’s game after missing Monday’s contest due to personal reasons.

Preview the Indiana Pacers' NBA matchup with Brooklyn, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Nets come into this game following a 125-109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in which guard Cam Thomas led the way for Brooklyn to the tune of 25 points and three assists. Minnesota did not have Anthony Edwards available,

Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton headlined Jordi Fernandez's new-look starting five that helped the Nets secure their first win of the year.

The Brooklyn Nets can heave a sigh of relief after they beat the Indiana Pacers to finally score their first win of the season.