Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 27, 2026) The Los Angeles Clippers face the Indiana Pacers on March 27, 2026, in a matchup that carries significant implications for both teams. The Clippers remain in the playoff chase despite inconsistent results, relying heavily on Kawhi Leonard’s two-way contributions. With Bradley Beal sidelined due to a hip injury, the team has distributed the scoring load across its rotation, including John Collins and Brook Lopez. Meanwhile, the Pacers are navigating a rebuilding phase after multiple key injuries, most notably Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending Achilles tear. Their fast-paced style has led to high-scoring games, but defensive struggles have hindered their ability to secure consistent wins. The injury report highlights critical absences for both teams. The Clippers are missing Beal, who is expected to miss several weeks, as well as Yanic Konan Niederhauser, whose season-ending foot injury leaves a void in the frontcourt. Jordan Miller is listed as questionable due to back soreness, while the Pacers are without Haliburton, Johnny Furphy, and Ivica Zubac, all of whom are out for the season. Indiana’s roster includes Pascal Siakam as its primary offensive threat, with Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell handling backcourt duties. Aaron Nesmith is expected to play, though he remains cautious due to a back issue. Obi Toppin, a game-time decision, and Jarace Walker are among the Pacers’ available options. Recent head-to-head matchups between the teams have leaned in favor of the Pacers, who have won three of the last four games since the 2023-24 season.#indiana_pacers #los_angeles_clippers #kawhi_leonard #tyrese_haliburton #pascal_siaham
Tyrese Haliburton Trolls Kentucky Alums with John Calipari-Arkansas Jab After Iowa State's Win Tyrese Haliburton, the former Iowa State star, took to social media to mock Kentucky alumni after his team’s second-round NCAA tournament victory over the Wildcats. The Cyclones defeated Kentucky 82-63, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Haliburton, who played for Iowa State from 2018 to 2020, posted a humorous jab at fans of the University of Kentucky, referencing John Calipari’s move to Arkansas. He joked that he “forgot” some Kentucky alumni now consider themselves Arkansas fans, a nod to Calipari’s influence on former players. Calipari, who coached Kentucky for 15 seasons, left the program in 2022 to take the head coaching job at Arkansas. Despite his departure, the Wildcats continue to benefit from his legacy, with several former players developing ties to the Razorbacks. Haliburton’s comments highlight the lingering impact of Calipari’s tenure at Kentucky, even as he now represents a rival program. The connection between Calipari and Arkansas has also influenced other athletes. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a former Kentucky recruit, publicly supported Arkansas in the NCAA tournament, choosing the Razorbacks over the Wildcats in his bracket predictions. His teammate, Cason Wallace, went even further by excluding Kentucky from his own bracket entirely, opting for Calipari’s team. This trend of former Kentucky players aligning with Arkansas is not limited to professional athletes. During last year’s tournament, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker showed his support for Arkansas by sending pairs of his Book 1 LX sneakers to Razorbacks players.#arkansas #john_calipari #kentucky #iowa_state #tyrese_haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton Fires Shots at Kentucky after NCAA Tournament Loss Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers’ star point guard, took to social media to voice his disappointment after Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament exit. The NBA player, who recently recovered from a torn Achilles tendon, watched the Wildcats’ loss to Iowa State and used the opportunity to critique the team’s performance. Haliburton, known for his sharp shooting and leadership on the court, expressed frustration over Kentucky’s inability to advance further in the tournament. Before his NBA success, Haliburton was a standout at Iowa State, earning All-Big 12 honors in 2020. During his college career, he averaged 15.2 points, 6.5 assists, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. Though he never played in the NCAA Tournament during his time at Iowa State, the Cyclones’ recent 19-point victory over Kentucky allowed Haliburton to take a virtual victory lap. He shared a lighthearted message about his interactions with former Kentucky players, joking about their current affiliations. The loss to Iowa State highlighted Kentucky’s struggles in the tournament, marking their longest Elite Eight drought in school history. The team’s six-year absence from the regional semifinals has sparked discussions about their future. Meanwhile, former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard’s wardrobe malfunction during a game against the Wildcats remains a point of contention among fans. Sheppard, who wore both Arkansas and Kentucky gear, faced criticism for the incident, which resurfaced when he had a standout performance against the Miami Heat. Other NBA players, like Tyrese Maxey, also expressed regret over missing the NCAA Tournament. Maxey, a former Kentucky recruit, lamented his inability to compete in the Big Dance, a sentiment that resonated with fans of the program.#kentucky #mark_pope #iowa_state #tyrese_haliburton #reed_sheppard
Tyrese Haliburton Trolls Kentucky NBA Alums After Iowa State Victory Tyrese Haliburton took to social media to mock former Kentucky players after Iowa State’s dominant 82-63 victory over the Wildcats in the NCAA tournament. The Cyclones’ win, which marked Kentucky’s largest margin of defeat in a tournament game since 1972, sparked a lighthearted jab from Haliburton, who spent two seasons at Iowa State before entering the NBA draft in 2020. Iowa State’s triumph was fueled by standout performances from Tamin Lipsey and Milan Momcilovic. Lipsey scored 26 points, added 10 assists, and recorded five steals, becoming just the third player in March Madness history to achieve 25 points, 10 assists, and five steals in a single game since 1986. Momcilovic contributed 20 points, helping the Cyclones dismantle Kentucky’s defense. The loss was Kentucky’s most lopsided in a tournament game since their Elite Eight defeat to Florida State in 1972. Following the game, Haliburton posted on X, teasing former Kentucky players who had recently aligned with Arkansas. His message read: “Went to text the guys who played at Kentucky about this game and forgot they think they Arkansas alum now🤣” The post was a reference to John Calipari’s departure from Kentucky for Arkansas in April 2024, a move that sparked a wave of NBA players from the Wildcats’ program to publicly support the Razorbacks. Haliburton’s comment highlighted a trend of former Kentucky stars, now in the NBA, donning Arkansas gear. P.J. Washington, a former Wildcats player, visited Calipari at Arkansas in September 2024 wearing Razorbacks attire. Similarly, Reed Sheppard, another alum, wore an Arkansas shirt with Kentucky pants during a matchup between the two programs.#arkansas #john_calipari #kentucky #iowa_state #tyrese_haliburton
