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Zubac is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a head contusion.

Zubac was hit in the face and promptly went back to the locker room with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Pacers should provide an update on Zubac before the contest concludes, but it's possible that his night is over. Zubac was listed as questionable heading into Wednesday's game due to low back soreness before he was ultimately cleared to play.

Capela will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Capela made a spot start last time out, but with Alperen Sengun back in the fold Wednesday, Capela will shift to a reserve role. In his last 26 appearances off the bench, Capela is averaging 4.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 13.8 minutes.

Gafford is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

Gafford will come off the bench in his return from a three-game absence, so Marvin Bagley's minutes figure to take a dip and Dwight Powell could drop from the rotation entirely. As a reserve this season, Gafford owns averages of 4.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest.

Embiid (oblique) is doubtful for Thursday's game in Sacramento.

While Embiid is unlikely to play, this is the first time he's been hit with the doubtful tag since going down with the oblique injury, which indicates progress. Check back for official confirmation on Embiid's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.

Missi won't start Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

With Dejounte Murray (illness) back in the lineup, Missi will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 3.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

Eubanks underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Eubanks will end his 2025-26 campaign with averages of 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. The 28-year-old big man should be healthy by training camp next season, but he'll be looking for a new contract as a free agent this summer.

Zubac (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Despite being regularly included on the injury report, Zubac is suiting up for a fifth consecutive contest. The 29-year-old big man has averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest through four games for the Pacers thus far, during which he has shot 51.4 percent from the floor.

Gafford (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Gafford is back after a three-game layoff, which will likely result in Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall or P.J. Washington heading back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Marvin Bagley with Gafford active.

The Timberwolves recalled Beringer from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Wednesday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

Beringer has logged just seven minutes over two appearances with Minnesota on the month. However, the rookie first-rounder is likely to see meaningful playing time in Wednesday's game against Utah due to Naz Reid (ankle) being sidelined.

Porzingis will start Wednesday versus the Celtics, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Porzingis came off the bench in Monday's win over the Wizards, but he'll be back with the starters Wednesday, sending Will Richard to the bench. Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Gui Santos and Draymond Green will join Porzingis in the first unit versus Boston.