Aaron Nesmith suffered an apparent leg injury during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.

The injury took place during the midway point of the third quarter as the Pacers led by double-digits. Nesmith had possession of the ball as he drove to the paint and passed the ball out to the corner.

However, he jumped in the air and when he landed, he turned his right ankle as he writhed in pain. He got back up but still appeared to be in pain as he went to the locker room.

The team revealed later in the third quarter that he is questionable to return. Nesmith eventually came back to the bench as he hopes to fight off the pain for the remainder of Game 3.

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Aaron Nesmith returned to the game with seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter, fighting off the pain from the injury. However, the Pacers were unable to take a 3-0 series lead after losing 106-100 to the Knicks.

Indiana had a 20-point lead in the final minutes of the second quarter, coming off a big run. However, New York responded as they outscored the Pacers 36-20 in the fourth quarter to stun the hosts and extend the series.

Four players scored in double-digits on Indiana's behalf in the loss. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 20 points, six assists, four rebounds, and three steals. He shot 7-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. Myles Turner came next with 19 points and four rebounds, Pascal Siakam put up 17 points and four rebounds, while T.J. McConnell provided 12 points and three assists.

The Pacers will look to bounce back when they host the Knicks in Game 4. The contest will take place on May 27 at 8 p.m. ET.