Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and veteran backup point guard T.J. McConnell are both listed as questionable with injuries.

Hardaway Sr.'s son, Hardaway Jr., plays for the Detroit Pistons. Although the Pacers and Pistons haven't had a contentious rivalry since the Malice in the Palace era, their recent battle in February showcased how ugly it can get, as multiple egenctions transpired.