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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (toe) probable for Game 1 Saturday
Fri, Apr 18, 2025, 10:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (toe) is probable to play in Game 1 against the Bucks on Saturday.
Analysis: Sheppard miss Indiana's final five games of the regular season, but he should be available for their first game of the postseason. Sheppard should fill out a large reserve role and provide some floor spacing. He averaged 5.8 points in 17.7 minutes per game during their first round series against the Bucks last year. |
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Quenton Jackson Quenton Jackson scores team-high 21 points vs. CLE
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:26 AM
Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 21 points (7-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists and four steals in a 126-118 double overtime win over the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Analysis: Jackson had a short stretch as a starter in November, but he has spent most of the year on the bench or in the G League. However, he got the chance to take on extra minutes in the regular season finale and took advantage of his opportunity. The 26-year-old went undrafted in 2022 and seems to have finally found a home with the Pacers, though his role isn't a friendly one for fantasy basketball. He won't be part of the team's rotation during the playoffs. |
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Obi Toppin IND starting Nembhard, Nesmith, Walker, Obi, Myles
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:12 AM
NBA Player Lineups
Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin and Myles Turner will start against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Analysis: Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam are out again, but Nembhard, Nesmith and Turner will be back for the regular season finale. This won't impact the standings, so they may not play many minutes. Toppin and Walker started on Friday and will remain in the opening lineup against Cleveland. Thomas Bryant and T.J. McConnell will come off the bench for this game, but they should still play significant roles. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (toe) ruled out Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 5:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (toe) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sheppard will miss a fifth straight game to end the regular season. With the Pacers locked into the fourth seed in the East, Johnny Furphy and Quenton Jackson are two players who should see plenty of time against the Cavaliers. The former is coming off the best game of his rookie season in Friday's loss to the Magic and is worth a dice roll in active deep leagues. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (calf) out Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 3:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Absent from the Pacers' initial injury report, Mathurin will sit out Sunday's regular-season finale due to a left calf injury. While Aaron Nesmith is still available, fantasy managers in active leagues should anticipate seeing a lot of Johnny Furphy in a game that will not impact playoff seeding. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam ruled out Sunday
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 1:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Haliburton (rest) and Pascal Siakam (rest) are out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Absent from the initial injury report for Sunday's game, Haliburton will not play in the Pacers' regular-season finale. T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin will likely remain in the starting lineup, as Indiana is locked into the fourth seed in the East. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard available Sunday
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Aaron Nesmith (rest) and Andrew Nembhard (thumb) are off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Nesmith and Nembhard have been removed from the injury report after sitting out Friday's loss to the Magic. The Pacers are locked into the four-seed in the East regardless of Sunday's result, so the starters may not play much. T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin will return to the bench but not lack opportunities against the Cavaliers. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner (rest) removed from injury report
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner (rest) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Turner is on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale after sitting out Friday's loss to the Pacers. His return would push Thomas Bryant to the bench. However, the Pacers' backup center should still play plenty, as Indiaha has secured the four-seed in the East. Look for Tony Bradley to be in the rotation, even if his playing time is limited during the first half. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam off injury report
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Haliburton (rest) and Pascal Siakam (rest) are not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After sitting out Friday's loss to the Magic, Haliburton and Siakam are off the initial injury report. That defeat locked Indiana into the fourth seed in the East, so there isn't anything on the line for the Pacers on Sunday. Even if Haliburton and Siakam play, they're unlikely to log starters' minutes ahead of the playoffs. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (toe) doubtful Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ben Sheppard (toe) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sheppard has missed four games with a toe injury, and the doubtful tag suggests Sunday's season finale will be the fifth. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so there's no reason for the team to roll the dice with any player who may not be 100 percent. Expect to see Johnny Furphy playing rotation minutes. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker drops 15/8/3/0/2 line vs. Orlando
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:59 PM
Jarace Walker shot 6-of-11 from the field in Friday's loss to the Magic, accounting for 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in 34 minutes.
Analysis: With the Pacers resting all five starters, Walker could start the team's final home game of the regular season. The second-year forward has shown flashes of his potential throughout the season, and Friday was another of those instances. Unfortunately for Walker and dynasty league managers who have him rostered, the Pacers' depth has capped his ceiling significantly. Indiana is locked into the four-seed in the East, so Sunday's game against the Cavaliers may be another opportunity for Walker to start. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin scores team-high 20 points
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:53 PM
Bennedict Mathurin accumulated 20 points (5-of-17 FGs, 9-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and one three-pointer in 41 minutes in Friday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: The Pacers sat all five of their starters for Friday's game, as the chances of passing the Knicks for the three-seed in the East were slim. Mathurin was one of the replacements, and while the points, rebounds and steals were good, he was inefficient. He shot poorly from the field and racked up five turnovers, the most in a game for Mathurin since January 18. With Indiana knowing its seed and first-round opponent (Milwaukee), Sunday's game against Cleveland will be another opportunity to rest the starters. |
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Thomas Bryant IND starting TJM, Benn, Walker, Toppin, Bryant
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 12:40 PM
Magic PR
T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin and Thomas Bryant will start against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Indiana will be without all five of their usual starters for this game, which will allow all five of the aforementioned players to slide into the starting unit. Orlando is also playing without four of their five usual starters, so this will be a matchup of reserves from both teams. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (toe) out Friday vs. Magic
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 11:25 AM
Dustin Dopirak
Ben Sheppard (toe) is out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Sheppard was listed as doubtful and has been ruled out Friday with a toe injury. The 23-year-old point guard is progressing in his recovery but will still take some time, according to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Johnny Furphy will likely pick up some minutes in Sheppard's absence. |
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Ben Sheppard Ben Sheppard (toe) doubtful Friday vs. Magic
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 7:55 AM
Ben Sheppard (toe) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Sheppard hasn't been ruled out yet but he's unlikely to play on Friday. There's room for Johnny Furphy to break into the rotation with some reserve wing minutes with Sheppard out. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith (rest) out Friday vs. Magic
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 7:48 AM
Aaron Nesmith (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Nesmith will get the night off to rest and a host of wings could step in for him. Benedict Mathurin will almost certainly start and play a ton of minutes for the depleted Pacers. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard out Friday vs. Magic
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 7:45 AM
Myles Turner (injury management) and Andrew Nembhard (thumb) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Turner is dealing with a right knee injury while Nembhard is dealing with a thumb injury. Obi Toppin and Benedict Mathurin can benefit from their absences. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam out vs. Magic
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 7:34 AM
Tyrese Haliburton (injury management) and Pascal Siakam (injury management) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Friday.
Analysis: Haliburton hasn't missed time since late March while Siakam has dealt with an elbow injury this month. T.J. McConnell and Jarace Walker are likely fill-ins for Friday with several starters out of commission. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker chips in with 15 points vs. CLE
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:52 PM
Jarace Walker recorded 15 points (6-of-7 FGs), three rebounds and three three-pointers in 15 minutes in Thursday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Having failed to provide consistent production for most of the season, Walker has been an improved player off the bench recently. He's hit double figures in six of his last eight appearances, including Thursday's efficient effort. Obi Toppin (10/4/2/0/2 with one three-pointer in 19 minutes) remains the superior frontcourt option among the Pacers' reserves. But it won't hurt Indiana to know they can turn to Walker when in need once the playoffs begin. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton tallies 23 points, 10 assists
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:51 PM
Tyrese Haliburton finished Thursday's win over the Cavaliers with 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Haliburton has reached double digits in assists in 17 of his last 20 appearances and has been a much-improved player since the All-Star break. According to Basketball Monster, the Pacers' point guard has been ranked third in eight- and nine-cat formats since February 20. This is the Haliburton many fantasy managers expected him to be during draft season, but a slow recovery from a hamstring injury lowered his value. He's in a good place heading into the playoffs, with the Pacers still having a chance of earning the three-seed in the East. |
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