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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin limited to eight points vs. IND
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 3:54 PM
Bennedict Mathurin amassed eight points (3-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 25 minutes in Saturday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Mathurin was back in the Pacers' lineup after serving a one-game suspension, pushing Aaron Nesmith to the bench. The latter had a better night at the office, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, and two 3-pointers in 11 minutes. Nesmith remains on a minutes restriction, so the conversation about who should start, him or Mathurin, isn't worth having. But that may change soon, especially with the Pacers only playing two games during Week 13. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner tallies 18 points, 11 boards vs. PHI
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 3:53 PM
Myles Turner accounted for 18 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Saturday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Turner finished Saturday's win with his eighth double-double of the season, and he's provided 3rd-round value in 9-cat formats over the past three weeks. During this period, the Pacers center has averaged 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 2.2 3-pointers per game. That production is two rounds better than Turner's season-long value, and he's on his way to cracking the top 50 in 9-cat formats. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam leads Pacers with 21 points Saturday
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 3:52 PM
Pascal Siakam finished Saturday's 115-102 win over Philadelphia with 21 points (6-of-12 FGs, 9-of-14 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Offensive balance carried the Pacers on Saturday, as Siakam led six double-digit scorers with 21 points. Having scored 21 or more in five of his last six outings, Spicy P has cracked the top 50 in season-long value in 9-cat formats. Based on his Yahoo ADP (48), that's what many fantasy managers expected before the season began. The Pacers only play two games during Week 13, Thursday and Saturday, against the Spurs in Paris. |
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Bennedict Mathurin IND starts Tyrese, Nembhard, Benn, Siakam, Turner
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner will start Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Mathurin is back after serving a one-game suspension on Thursday. He'll start with Aaron Nesmith heading to the bench in his second game back from a sprained ankle. Mathurin has performed well as a starter, so he may be able to hold onto the job even after Nesmith can take on a full workload. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam turns in 26/7/7/4 line vs. Detroit
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 5:32 PM
Pascal Siakam posted a strong line on Thursday with 26 points (10-of-20 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals against the Pistons.
Analysis: Siakam had one of his best games of the season in this game. Along with approaching season-highs for both points and assists, he was able to set a new season-high for steals. He has scored at least 20 points in four of their last five games, and he has been a big contributor to their 7-1 start to 2025. They wrap up this week on Saturday against the 76ers, but after that, they have four games over the next two weeks. The schedule certainly isn't favorable, but Siakam should still be productive. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner knocks down season-high 8 threes
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:36 PM
Myles Turner led Indiana with 28 points (9-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals, three blocks and eight 3-pointers in a 111-100 win over the Pistons on Thursday.
Analysis: Turner made a huge impact from beyond the arc in this game and tied his career-high for 3-pointers. In fact, this was just the 12th time in NBA history that a player hit eight 3-pointers and swatted three blocks in a game. That versatility has made Turner such a unique fantasy player for most of his career, but he has put more of an emphasis on his deep-range shooting this year. He is averaging a career-high 2.1 threes per game, which has contributed to him ranking just outside the top-50 in 9-cat leagues. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton puts up 17/4/8/1 in return
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
Tyrese Haliburton returned to the lineup on Thursday and contributed 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two 3-pointers against the Pistons.
Analysis: After a one-game absence with a groin issue, Haliburton was back in the lineup for this game. He didn't have a spectacular game, but it was a positive development to have him back out on the floor so quickly. Hopefully they didn't rush him back, but don't be surprised if he ends up back on the injury report moving forward. Andrew Nembhard (12/4/6/3) and T.J. McConnell (2/5/5/1/1) were signed as excellent streaming options with Haliburton sidelined, but they were still able to have decent nights with Haliburton back. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith scores nine points in nine minutes
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:11 PM
Aaron Nesmith returned to the lineup on Thursday and contributed nine points (3-of-4 FGs), one rebound and two 3-pointers against Detroit.
Analysis: The expectation was that Nesmith would be on a minutes restriction in his first game since November 1st. However, logging nine minutes as a starter and calling it a night was surprising. He was productive in his limited role, but that isn't enough time to impact fantasy basketball. Jarace Walker started the second half in his place and contributed eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 22 minutes. Nesmith should play a larger role against the 76ers on Saturday, though it isn't clear how many minutes he'll actually see. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith starting in return to lineup
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 12:52 PM
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers will start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner against Detroit on Thursday.
Analysis: Nesmith will get the starting nod in his first game in about 10 weeks. He'll fill in for Bennedict Mathurin, who is serving a one-game suspension. Haliburton is also back after a one-game absence, which will push Ben Sheppard to the bench. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (groin) available vs. Pistons
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:40 AM
Tony East
Tyrese Haliburton (mild left groin strain) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against Detroit.
Analysis: Haliburton will be back after a one-game absence, and it appears that the injury isn't as severe as it initially seemed. His return lines up with Aaron Nesmith's return and a one-game suspension for Bennedict Mathurin, so it's unclear if Ben Sheppard will remain in the starting lineup. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell won't have the same streaming appeal with Haliburton back. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) available vs. Detroit
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 11:39 AM
Tony East
Aaron Nesmith (sprained left ankle) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's matchup with Detroit.
Analysis: Nesmith will suit up for the first time since November 1st, and it wouldn't be surprising if he was on a minutes restriction. Bennedict Mathurin had been starting in his place, but he has been suspended for this game. If Nesmith doesn't immediately return to the starting lineup, Ben Sheppard should be in line for another start. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin suspended one game by NBA
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 3:38 PM
Danny Cunningham
Bennedict Mathurin has been issued a one-game suspension for bumping an official during Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Mathurin was ejected from Tuesday's game after picking up his second technical foul while arguing a call. He would then bump the official, which cost him one game. Mathurin will not be available for Thursday's game against the Pistons. Ben Sheppard will play solid minutes, especially if Tyrese Haliburton remains out. However, the Pacers could welcome Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith back, which would more than help account for Mathurin's absence. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) questionable Thursday vs DET
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 11:09 AM
Jeremiah Johnson
Aaron Nesmith (sprained left ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Nesmith, who last played on November 1, is closing in on a return to game action. Bennedict Mathurin has played well as his replacement in the starting lineup, potentially doing enough to hold onto the job even after Nesmith is cleared to play without any restrictions. Over the long haul, Ben Sheppard stands to take a more significant hit than Mathurin in terms of fantasy value. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (groin) questionable Thursday
Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 11:05 AM
Tyrese Haliburton (mild left groin strain) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Haliburton missed Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers with a groin injury, though the team officially labeled it a âmild strain.â That terminology could be considered encouraging and it's possible that the 24-year-old point guard won't miss anymore games. If he's out again Thursday, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell will both see extra minutes and playmaking responsibilities against the Pistons. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam tallies 23/7/4 line with 2 threes
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 4:10 PM
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points (10-of-16 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in a 127-117 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday.
Analysis: The Pacers acquired Siakam last season because he is a proven scorer, and with Tyrese Haliburton (groin) sidelined for this game, he was able to step up in a big way for them. His first half was significantly better than the second, and he entered the break with 21 points. Unfortunately, he only added two more points after the break, and the Pacers weren't able to get a second straight win over Cleveland. They still have two more games this week and then two games in each of the next two weeks. The schedule isn't favorable, but Siakam should continue to be productive. |
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T.J. McConnell T.J. McConnell contributes 10 points, eight dimes
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 4:05 PM
T.J. McConnell provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (5-of-11 FGs), one rebound, eight assists and one steal against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: McConnell has been a solid source of assists all season, but with Tyrese Haliburton (groin) sidelined, he was able to provide a little extra boost in this game. Still, it was a bit disappointing when compared to some of his performances when Haliburton has been sidelined in recent years. The team is now considering Haliburton âday-to-dayâ with a groin injury, so he may be back in the lineup for their game on Thursday in Detroit. McConnell will still be worth streaming if Haliburton remains out, but if he's back, it will be difficult to justify keeping McConnell rostered. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard tallies 10/4/9/3 line vs. Cavs
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
Andrew Nembhard posted a strong line on Tuesday with 10 points (4-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals against Cleveland.
Analysis: With Tyrese Haliburton (groin) sidelined, Nembhard slid over to point guard and took over the playmaking duties for Indiana. He didn't do much scoring, but he set a new season-high for assists while also supplying some steals. Haliburton was initially listed with a hamstring issue, which was concerning. However, they're now calling it a groin strain and considering him âday-to-dayâ, so there is certainly a chance that he is back for their game in Detroit on Thursday. If that happens, Nembhard won't be able to replicate his production from this game. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin ejected after second technical
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 3:26 PM
Dustin Dopirak
Bennedict Mathurin has been ejected from Tuesday's game against Cleveland after picking up a second technical foul.
Analysis: Mathurin picked up one tech for hanging on the rim and a second after making comments to a referee. T.J. McConnell checked in to close the game in his place. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (groin) out vs. Cleveland
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 11:23 AM
Jeremiah Johnson
Tyrese Haliburton (mild left groin strain) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: As expected, Haliburton won't suit up after initially being listed as doubtful. Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell will both see extra minutes and playmaking responsibilities with Haliburton out of the lineup. The team is also now calling it a âmild left groin strainâ, which is much better than a hamstring issue. Since Nembhard was already starting, he'll shift over to point guard, with Ben Sheppard sliding into the starting unit. He should supply some 3-pointers, but he isn't a great source of much else. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (ankle) still out vs. Cleveland
Mon, Jan 13, 2025, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (sprained left ankle) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's matchup with Cleveland.
Analysis: Bennedict Mathurin will continue to start for Indiana, and they still haven't given a concrete timeline for Nesmith's return. He hasn't played since November, and he may be out for a while longer. |
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