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Bennedict Mathurin Mathurin has 21 points, 12 rebounds in win Sunday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:48 PM
Bennedict Mathurin had 21 points (6-of-10 FGs), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one 3-pointer against the Heat on Sunday.
Analysis: Mathurin continues to have big rebounding efforts. This was already his fourth game of the season with double-digit rebounds, including three games with double-digit rebounds in his last six games. Mathurin was also efficient scoring as he dropped 21 points on 10 shots. He got to the foul line a decent amount and knocked down all eight of his free throw attempts. He won't get a lot of assists, but the points and rebounds are going to be plentiful while the Pacers continue to be without Aaron Nesmith. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton has 16/3/13 line as Pacers beat Heat
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:41 PM
Tyrese Haliburton had 16 points (4-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and three 3-pointers against the Heat on Sunday.
Analysis: Haliburton continues to turn in similar stat lines. The assists are there, which was expected, but he continues to struggle shooting from the field. Haliburton knocked down 3-of-8 shots from behind the 3-point line and all five of his free throw attempts, but otherwise he had a tough time scoring. It's a long season, but he hasn't delivered first round value just yet. Indiana has four games in Week 5. |
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Myles Turner Turner's game-high 34 points lead Pacers to win
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 1:33 PM
Myles Turner had 34 points (14-of-23 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, two blocks and five 3-pointers in the Pacers' 119-110 victory over the Heat on Sunday.
Analysis: Turner's 34 points were a game-high and personal season-high for Turner. It was good to see him have a good scoring game after he had failed to eclipse 15 points in three of his last four games entering play Sunday. Turner needs to string a few more good games together to be on pace to pay off his preseason Yahoo ADP of 45. He'll have the chance next week as the Pacers play four games in Week 5. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (oblique) left Sunday's game vs. MIA
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 12:50 PM
Ben Sheppard (left oblique strain) won't return to Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Sheppard played 26 minutes as a fill-in starter with Andrew Nemhard still out for the Pacers. This injury isn't a big deal for fantasy basketball, but will stretch the Pacers' depth if it lingers as the team has four games in the next six days. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin scores team-high 21 points vs. Miami
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:31 PM
Obi Toppin shot 8-of-10 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Friday's loss to Miami, scoring 21 points with three rebounds, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 21 minutes.
Analysis: Having scored 26 points in his first five games of November, Toppin had his most productive night of the season on Friday. Not only were the 21 points a season-high, but this was also the first 20-point game for the Pacers forward. Toppin doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy leagues, but he's worth tracking due to Indiana's lack of options behind Myles Turner. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam scores 14 points in home defeat
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:30 PM
Pascal Siakam logged 30 minutes in Friday's loss to Miami, recording a stat line of 14 points (6-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Siakam has scored 20 points or more in every other game in November. And with him scoring 25 on Wednesday, the trend showed that it was unlikely he'd reach that number on Friday. Sure enough, Spicy P was limited to 14 and didn't offer much value beyond the points and rebounds. He's providing top 50 per-game value over the last two weeks, which aligns with Siakam's season-long value. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton dishes out eight assists in loss
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:30 PM
Tyrese Haliburton accounted for 18 points (7-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 29 minutes in Friday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Averaging 9.7 assists per game, Haliburton has been a 4th-round player over the last two weeks. While that isn't close to his Yahoo ADP (8), it represents an improvement compared to Haliburton's start to the season. His season-long value remains outside the top 60 in 8- and 9-cat formats, but managers who have him rostered know there's still a lot of basketball to be played. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton has 12 assists, goes 3-for-14 vs. ORL
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:56 PM
Tyrese Haliburton had nine points (3-of-14 FGs), 12 assists, one rebound and two 3-pointers against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Haliburton struggled shooting from the field as he has in many games already this season. The 12 assists were great, but again he scored just nine points on 14 shots. Haliburton went 2-for-8 from behind the 3-point line. He had four turnovers in 40 minutes. Haliburton will have a chance to turn his shooting woes around against the Heat on Friday. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Mathurin has 23 points, 12 rebounds in loss
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:51 PM
Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points (7-of-17 FGs), 12 rebounds, one steal and one 3-pointer against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Mathurin is a good rebounder for a guard. In all seven games where he's played at least 30 minutes this season, he has at least six rebounds. In three of those games, he has double-digit rebounds. Aaron Nesmith's ankle injury allowed Mathurin to step into his spot in the starting lineup and his production has taken off with the additional playing time. He doesn't provide a lot of assists, but the rebounds and scoring production have been quite good. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam has 25 points on 11 shots in loss to Magic
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 3:44 PM
Pascal Siakam had 25 (8-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists and four 3-pointers against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Siakam led the Pacers in scoring and was highly efficient while doing so. He had 25 points on 11 shots, made 4-of-6 attempts from behind the 3-point line and knocked down all five of his free throw attempts. It was an impressive performance from a player not known for his shooting, let alone 3-point shooting. Siakam has provided the most fantasy value of any Pacer so far this season. Indiana takes the court again on Friday against the Heat. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (ankle) available Wednesday vs. Magic
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 12:07 PM
Tony East
Obi Toppin (left ankle sprain) is available for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
Analysis: Toppin is back after a one-game absence and will provide frontcourt depth off the bench. With a healthy Myles Turner in the lineup, Toppin's fantasy ceiling is limited despite the Pacers not having Aaron Nesmith. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (ankle) questionable Wednesday vs. ORL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Obi Toppin (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
Analysis: Toppin missed Sunday's win over the Knicks, resulting in more minutes for fellow reserve Jarace Walker. Walker still hasn't reached the point where he needs to be rostered in most leagues, but keep an eye on him. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam scores 14 points in win over Knicks
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 1:47 PM
Pascal Siakam accumulated 14 points (5-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Sunday's win over New York.
Analysis: Despite Sunday's modest scoring effort, Siakam remains Indiana's best fantasy asset regarding current value. He's the lone Pacer ranked within the top 40 in per-game value, but his free-throw percentage and limited defensive production prevent him from offering even more to fantasy managers. Siakam and the Pacers play three games in Week 4, starting with the Magic on Wednesday. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner hits five 3-pointers, scores 26
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 1:46 PM
Myles Turner amassed 26 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks, and five 3-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: Thanks to Turner's presence and perimeter shooting ability, the Pacers consistently punished the Knicks' drop coverage on Sunday. Turner scored 26 points, four shy of his season-high, and Sunday's game was his third with 20 or more. He still hasn't reached his Yahoo ADP (45), but Turner has been a 4th-round player over the last week. Indiana plays three games in Week 4. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton tallies 35 points, 14 assists
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 1:46 PM
Tyrese Haliburton played 35 minutes in Sunday's win over New York, scoring 35 points (11-of-18 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs) with two rebounds, 14 assists, two steals, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: After not doing much in the first meeting between the Pacers and Knicks this season, Haliburton was elite on Sunday. He was efficient as a scorer and playmaker, establishing new season-highs in points and assists while committing just two turnovers. Haliburton needed a game like this after getting off to a slow start to the season. The Pacers will play three games in Week 4, starting with Orlando on Wednesday. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin torches NYK for career-high 38
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 1:46 PM
Bennedict Mathurin shot 13-of-18 from the field and 5-of-6 from the foul line in Sunday's win over the Knicks, scoring 38 points with eight rebounds, two assists, one block, and seven 3-pointers in 41 minutes.
Analysis: Mathurin has been rolling since Aaron Nesmith's ankle injury freed up a spot in the starting lineup. He's scored 20 points or more in three straight and four of the last six, with Sunday's effort being Benn's best. He dropped in a career-high 38 points while shooting 72% from the field, and the rebounding numbers were also on point. Rostered in 43% of Yahoo leagues, Mathurin has been a top-25 player over the past week. With Nesmith likely out until December, Mathurin will have every opportunity to show he can sustain this production level. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) likely out until December
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:35 AM
Tony East
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain) will be sidelined until December at the earliest.
Analysis: Nesmith injured his ankle during a November 1 loss to the Pelicans and has not played since. Carlisle's timeline indicates that the ankle sprain was more severe than initially believed. Bennedict Mathurin will remain in the starting lineup and is worth adding where available. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard (knee) out at least two weeks
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:32 AM
Tony East
Andrew Nembhard (left knee soreness) will miss at least two weeks.
Analysis: A last-minute scratch ahead of Friday's loss to the Hornets, Nembhard has recently been plagued by knee soreness. He'll sit for at least two weeks, with Pacers coach Rick Carlisle saying Sunday the point guard could be sidelined until December. With Nembhard out, T.J. McConnell is worth a look in deep leagues. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell (illness) available Sunday vs. NYK
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:29 AM
Tony East
T.J. McConnell (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: McConnell is back after sitting out Friday's loss to the Hornets and is in for an increased workload with Andrew Nembhard (knee) sidelined. McConnell is worth a look in deep leagues due to the assist production he brings to the table. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin (ankle) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:26 AM
Tony East
Obi Toppin (left ankle sprain) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Toppin joins Indiana's growing list of injured players, as he's been ruled out for Sunday's game against his former team. Jarace Walker will play additional minutes off the bench, while starters Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner may also see their playing time increase. Walker doesn't need to be added right now, but he's worth tracking, as the Pacers are also without Aaron Nesmith. |
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