Injuries Wreck Indiana: A First in the NBA in 78 Years

The Indiana Pacers lost 108-104 to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The team took the floor with only six players in a game shaped by an unprecedented wave of injuries.

According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, this is the first time in the NBA since 1948. Eleven players, who make up about 93 percent of the team's payroll, were unable to suit up. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac were already out, and Kelly Oubre Jr. was added at the last minute after injuring his knee.

All six players who did suit up scored at least 12 points. Jay Huff led the way with 22 points. Jalen Slawson, Jarace Walker, Quenton Jackson, Braden Smith and Kobe Brown also put in a huge effort on the court.

Had two of the six players on the floor fouled out, the rules could have created a complicated situation on the court. Indiana hopes its roster will be expanded again before its road game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.