The Indiana Pacers will be taking on the Washington Wizards later tonight but they will do so without a few starters. The team has already ruled out a few playe

Pacers guard Ben Sheppard will miss a third straight game with a strained left oblique. Forward Jarace Walker is available with an illness.

The Pacers were hopeful for a quick return for guard Ben Sheppard but an MRI on his oblique showed he'll be out "weeks, not days.

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the more hobbled teams in the league thus far. They have struggled to stay healthy this season, and their fortunes likely won't get any better. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle shared an injury update on three of his key players,

Pacers guard Ben Sheppard has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards with a strained left oblique.