The Indiana Pacers will be resting several players on Sunday as they face the Golden State Warriors. Pascal Siakam is one of the key names on their extensive injury report.
Despite being listed as "rest," Siakam will not play against the Warriors. With a long season ahead, giving him a break is reasonable. He has carried a heavy load this season without Tyrese Haliburton, and overexerting him could harm the team's overall performance.
The Pacers have listed his absence as "rest."
The Pacers are currently struggling, making it crucial to manage player fatigue wisely, especially for someone as important as Siakam.
Billy Heyen is a freelance writer for The Sporting News and a 2019 Syracuse University graduate. He covers various sports and fantasy sports and has contributed to several newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
Summary: The Indiana Pacers are resting Pascal Siakam against the Warriors to help manage his workload amid a difficult season without Tyrese Haliburton.