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Pacers guard Ben Sheppard to have surgery for torn meniscus
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard tore a meniscus in his left knee during the season-opening game against New Orleans.
The 26-year-old has not played since that game, which Indiana won 123-120.
Coach Rick Carlisle says Sheppard will have surgery on Wednesday.
Sheppard averaged 7.1 points per game last season.
He is expected to miss several weeks, though Carlisle has not given an exact return date.
Indiana will be without Sheppard while he recovers, as the team continues its season.
Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus.
Coach Rick Carlisle said the surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
Sheppard played in Indiana’s season-opening win over New Orleans but has not played since.
Sportando reported that he is expected to miss several weeks, while Carlisle gave no exact timetable.
The sources differ on how many games Sheppard played last season: ESPN reported 65, and Sportando reported 63.
- Who
- Ben Sheppard, an Indiana Pacers guard.
- What
- He will have surgery for a torn meniscus.
- When
- Wednesday; the sources do not specify the calendar date.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He suffered the meniscus tear in his left knee during the season opener against New Orleans.
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Sheppard played in Indiana’s 123-120 victory at New Orleans.
Carlisle announced before the Pacers’ game against Milwaukee that Sheppard would have surgery on Wednesday.
Sheppard is scheduled to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus.
- Player
- Ben Sheppard
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Injury
- Torn meniscus in his left knee
- Surgery
- Scheduled for Wednesday
- Season opener
- Pacers beat New Orleans 123-120
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What people are saying
a few weeks