Story byDustin Dopirak, Indianapolis StarFri, January 16, 2026 at 11:39 PM UTC·1 min readINDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and center Isaiah Jackson have been ruled out for Friday night's game with injuries, but Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said in his pre-game press conference that there's a chance both could return during Indiana's upcoming five-game road trip. Mathurin has been out since Jan. 4 with a right thumb sprain. Carlisle said he worked out with Mathurin on Thursday and that he would work out with him again just after his press conference. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"He's making a lot of progress," Carlisle said.