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Herro recorded 34 points (12-24 FG, 5-10 FG, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 132-125 loss to the Bulls.

Herro posted his best scoring mark of the season thus far, and he was the only Milwaukee player to score more than 20 points in this seven-point defeat. It's only been two games, but Herro looks comfortable operating as the Bucks' No. 1 option on offense. Through two contests, he has 58 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists combined while shooting 9-for-21 from three-point range.

Wilson produced 21 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and three turnovers across 33 minutes in Friday's 132-125 win over the Bucks.

Wilson did a much better job of picking his spots offensively and limiting his turnovers in his second NBA game, while coming through with some game-saving plays on defense in the closing seconds of regulation. Additionally, after shooting just 33.3 percent from the free-throw line in Summer League, he's converted 75 percent of his freebies through the first two games of the regular season.

Sheppard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and is without a timetable for a return to game action, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Sheppard can be considered out indefinitely until the Pacers offer an update on his timeline to return. In the meantime, Jarace Walker and Quenton Jackson will likely see increased playing time.

Walker will start Friday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Aaron Nesmith will come off the bench in his return from a hamstring injury, opening the door for Walker to enter the first unit. He logged 19 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening win over New Orleans, recording three points, six rebounds, two assists, one block and four turnovers while shooting 1-for-6 from the field.

Nesmith is not starting Friday against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Nesmith was deemed available earlier in the day, but he won't be inserted into the starting lineup right away, as the Pacers are taking a cautious approach with him. Jarace Walker will remain the starting small forward.

Oubre is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com

Jarace Walker will replace Oubre in the first unit for Friday's game. Oubre saw 28 minutes as a starter in the Pacers' season opener, but his playing time may be reduced to the lower 20s in the reserve role.

Howard (calf) is out for Friday's game in Indiana.

This will be Howard's second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Spurs.

Irving (knee) will be on a minutes restriction in Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Irving will suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set, though he'll see limited playing time. As a result, Marcus Sasser could pick up a few extra minutes. Over 24 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Houston, Irving posted 15 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Nesmith (hamstring) will play in Friday's game against Dallas, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Nesmith will return to action after missing Wednesday's season-opening win over New Orleans with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old swingman's return will likely send Kelly Oubre to the bench.

Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Sheppard is without a timetable to return due to a left meniscus injury, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Sheppard sustained the knee injury in Wednesday's season-opening win over New Orleans and can be considered week-to-week until the Pacers provide an update on his progress. Quenton Jackson and Jarace Walker are candidates for increased playing time with Sheppard on the sidelines.