Availability
Ivica Zubac has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Zubac suffered a fractured rib in Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. Jay Huff should see more run the rest of the way.
Zubac played 23 minutes before exiting Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers after taking a hit to the head, finishing with 18 points (7-of-18 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, and one block.
Fantasy Impact
He was not experiencing a headache after the game and did not need to enter concussion protocols, though the hit left a knot. Indiana doesn't play again until Saturday against the Spurs, giving him a few days to recover before the next availability check.
Zubac has played four straight games since joining Indiana, including both legs of a recent back-to-back with 29 minutes on the second night — making his current back issue worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's second-leg situation against the Trail Blazers.
Fantasy Impact
If he sits, Jay Huff, Micah Potter (triceps), Kobe Brown, and Jarace Walker are all candidates for added run.
Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact
Zubac and Obi Toppin are both listed as questionable. If either is sidelined, the other will likely start the first game of the back-to-back.
Ivica Zubac is available for Sunday’s game against the Bucks.
Fantasy Impact
Zubac is good to to after being listed as questionable. He will remain in his starting role for the Pacers.