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The Pacers have upgraded TJ McConnell (right hamstring soreness) to available for Friday’s game against San Antonio.

The Indiana Pacers quietly bolster their G League depth by acquiring veteran guard Cody Martin, adding experience to the Noblesville Boom.

Paolo Banchero had 29 points and 10 rebounds and hit the go-ahead basket with 7.5 seconds remaining as the Orlando Magic rallied from a 10-point, third-quarter deficit and beat Indiana 112-110, sending the Pacers to their 10th consecutive loss.

Magic's Paolo Banchero scored 29 points, including the game-winner with 7.5 seconds remaining of a 112-110 win over the Pacers

Potter will start against the Spurs on Friday, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports. The 27-year-old will get the starting nod for the first time this season, pushing Jay Huff to the second unit. In four appearances this season, Potter is averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.8 minutes per contest.

The NBA contract guarantee date is approaching, and the Indiana Pacers have two players to keep an eye on in the coming week.

• Castle is the first player to reach 1,500 points and 500 assists in his first 105 career games since Cade Cunningham in 2022. Castle also reached 500 assists and 1,500 points faster than any player in Spurs history. This article originally published at Spurs vs. Pacers: How to watch the game, notable stats, player news.