​INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 16: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball while defended by Myles Turner #33 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 16: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball while defended by Myles Turner #33 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 28: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a photo during media day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) GettyThe Indiana Pacers have an injury update on the injured starting center Ivica Zubac after he picked up an ankle injury on Sunday night. Zubac received negative X-ray results on his left ankle following an injury sustained during a game against the Brooklyn Nets.The 29-year-old big man suffered a left ankle sprain in the first quarter after stepping on the foot of teammate Kelly Oubre Jr. while pursuing a rebound. While the clean X-rays confirmed there is no fracture, head coach Rick Carlisle noted that Zubac is dealing with swelling, and the center subsequently left the arena on crutches, according to Michael Scotto of ClutchPoints.Consequently, he is considered unlikely to play in the team’s upcoming back-to-back matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks as the coaching staff monitors his day-to-day recovery status.What Will The Indiana Pacers Miss From Ivica Zubac?GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 16: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball while defended by Myles Turner #33 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Functioning as the anchor of the paint, he opened the campaign with a monster 16-point, 15-rebound double-double in a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.He followed that up with a strong 9-point, 11-rebound effort against the Dallas Mavericks.Zubac has logged a highly efficient 60% shooting mark from the field, anchoring the interior alongside All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton in Rick Carlisle’s fast-paced offense.He only played seven minutes against the Nets because of the injury. Pacers Head Coach Explains How Ivica Zubac Fits On The Team’s