The Indiana Pacers swingman missed 2 1/2 months with an ankle injury before returning on Jan. 16, 2025, against the Detroit Pistons.

I’m glad he’s here ... he knows what it takes,” Ron Holland III said of Hardaway. “He’s done it, he knows all the sacrifices.”

THJ’s play and effect on the young team has given the Pistons a welcome problem, which is that he’s too important to just give away for late picks or in a salary dump, and they may not be able to find a suitable upgrade in a trade.

Tim Hardaway Jr. struggled greatly during the preseason. But instead of giving up, coach J.B. Bickerstaff continued to trust his veteran two-guard.

Aaron Nesmith has nine points in his return and Tyrese Haliburton has eight. Tim Hardaway Jr. leads the Pistons with 17 points. The Pacers have leaned heavily on Pascal Siakam in the second ...

Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 25 points while ... The Pistons shot 2 for 17 on 3-pointers in the second half. Pacers: Aaron Nesmith (left ankle sprain) returned after missing 2 1/2 months and ...

Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 in NBA action Thursday night.