Isaiah Jackson Out for Season with Achilles Injury

Isaiah Jackson, a forward for the Indiana Pacers, will miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a torn right Achilles tendon, confirmed by an MRI following his injury during the fourth quarter of a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Scheduled for surgery on November 4, Jackson's injury compounds the team's struggles as teammate James Wiseman also faces a similar injury, leaving the Pacers with a depleted front court. Jackson had been averaging 7.0 points and 5.6 rebounds over five games this season, stepping into a more prominent role following Wiseman's injury earlier in the season. The Pacers are currently 2-4 and will have to rely on players like Obi Toppin and Enrique Freeman for front court depth. Head coach Rick Carlisle expressed concern over the injury, which adds to the team's early-season woes. The Pacers face the Dallas Mavericks next as they attempt to recover from these setbacks.