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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard has 7/4/8 line in win over Wizards
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:24 PM
Andrew Nembhard had seven points (2-of-3 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: Nembhard played just 20 minutes in the Pacers' big win over the Wizards on Thursday. The 25-year-old point guard was still able to record eight assists in a short stint on the court. It's the third time in his last six games that he's recorded at least seven assists. Nembhard's fantasy value is limited with Tyrese Haliburton back healthy, but he can be a reliable source of assists. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner had 17 points, four threes in blowout
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:23 PM
Myles Turner had 17 points (5-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers against the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: Turner played just 21 minutes in the Pacers' 53-point blowout win over the Wizards Thursday. The 29-year-old center was part of the offensive explosion as he had 17 points on seven shots including four made three-pointers. Turner went without a block or a steal for the first time since February 4, but that's understandable considering Indiana pulled the plug on its starters early in this one. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton has 29 points in win vs. Wizards
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:21 PM
Tyrese Haliburton had 29 points (9-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, six assists, one block, one steal and seven three-pointers in the Pacers' 162-109 victory over the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: Haliburton only played 25 minutes as the Pacers crushed the Wizards on Thursday. The 25-year-old point guard was absolutely feeling it while he was on the court as he made seven three-pointers. It's his fourth game with at least 24 points in March. Haliburton only had six assists, breaking a streak of 12 consecutive games with at least 10 assists, but it is a little more understandable in the context of the blowout. This shouldn't happen again on Saturday against the Thunder, unless of course the Thunder are the ones blowing out the Pacers. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin leads Pacers with 23 points
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:23 PM
Bennedict Mathurin dropped 23 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in 30 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: On a night when seven Pacers reached double figures, Mathurin scored a team-high 23 off the bench. After scoring 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting in the two games prior, the Pacers' reserve was more aggressive in getting to his spots Wednesday night. That's the version of Mathurin the Pacers will need moving forward, which would also benefit fantasy managers. Indiana visits Washington on Thursday before closing their Week 21 in Oklahoma City on Saturday. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton dishes out 18 assists vs. LAL
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:23 PM
Tyrese Haliburton tallied 16 points (7-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 18 assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 32 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Haliburton had a rough night from beyond the arc, making one of his nine attempts. However, the Pacers' point guard dished out a season-high 18 assists while only committing one turnover. Over the past two weeks, Haliburton has offered top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Even if Haliburton isn't shooting well from three, he's a safe bet to crack double figures in assists on most nights. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner tallies 16 points, 12 boards vs. LAL
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:22 PM
Myles Turner recorded 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in 35 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Turner has been more valuable to fantasy managers over the past two weeks, offering top-20 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Increased rebounding and blocked shot production has been the reason, with the Pacers center averaging 8.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. While he didn't hit that blocks average against the Lakers, Turner did grab a season-high 12 rebounds. He'll look to end Week 21 positively when the Pacers play games against the Wizards and Thunder. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin scores 20 points with six triples
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 4:20 PM
Obi Toppin provided a boost off the bench with 20 points (7-of-10 FGs), one rebound, one assist and six three-pointers against the Timberwolves on Monday.
Analysis: Toppin has had some excellent nights from beyond the arc this season, though they haven't come consistently. This was the third time this season that Toppin hit at least six three-pointers in a game, all of which have come in February or March, including twice in Indiana's last five games. However, he has also had some incredibly quiet performances in limited minutes. The upside is certainly there every game for Toppin, but it hasn't come consistently enough for him to be rostered in standard leagues. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner tallies 7/9/1/2/4 line vs. Minnesota
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:58 PM
Myles Turner posted a full line on Monday with seven points (3-of-10 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, two steals, four blocks and one three-pointer against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Turner had been on a scoring tear entering this game; he scored at least 20 points in each of their last two games. However, he didn't have that same scoring success in a matchup with Rudy Gobert. Still, he was able to provide plenty of defensive production despite the lack of scoring. This was his fourth-straight game with at least three swats. Indiana still has three more games this week for Turner to continue to rack up the defensive stats. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton turns in 24/4/11 double-double
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 3:30 PM
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 24 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in a 119-103 win over the Timberwolves on Monday.
Analysis: Following a three-game absence, Haliburton has been able to play in Indiana's last two games. He nearly recorded a triple-double in his return on Saturday but had a subpar shooting night. However, he didn't have those same shooting issues against Minnesota, and he was able to record his 11th-straight double-double. Since the All-Star break, Haliburton's production is more in line with the fantasy superstar from the last two seasons despite a rough start to the season by his lofty standards. The Pacers have a back-to-back coming up, and there is a chance that Haliburton sits out one of those games. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) available Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 11:27 AM
Tony East
Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Mathurin was initially questionable for Monday's game after suffering a sprained left ankle during Saturday's win over the Nets. He'll continue to serve as Aaron Nesmith's backup, which limits the third-year wing's fantasy ceiling. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 1:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Mathurin, who sprained his left ankle, logged 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over the Nets. If he's unable to play on Monday, more minutes will be available to Ben Sheppard, who only logged nine on Saturday. There would not be much to gain from streaming Sheppard in that spot, as starter Aaron Nesmith will be available. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam scores team-high 26 points vs. BKN
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 1:57 PM
Pascal Siakam shot 10-of-20 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Saturday's win over the Nets, tallying 26 points, three rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in 34 minutes.
Analysis: Two days removed from being held to six points in an overtime win over the Nets, Siakam was excellent in Saturday's rematch. Spicy P has now scored 25 points or more in five of his last six appearances, turning it on offensively at the right time for those who have him rostered. Since March 11, Siakam has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. He and the Pacers begin a four-game Week 21 on Monday against the Timberwolves. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner tallies 22 points, three blocks
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 1:57 PM
Myles Turner finished Saturday's win over the Nets with 22 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, one steal, three blocks and five three-pointers in 32 minutes.
Analysis: Saturday was an excellent day to roster Turner, as he was efficient offensively and recorded a complete stat line. Over the past two weeks, the Pacers center has provided third-round value in nine-cat formats. As long as Turner remains healthy, he has the potential to be a difference-maker during the fantasy playoff weeks due to his ability to provide excellent value in multiple categories. The Pacers play four games during Week 21. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton dishes out 12 assists in return
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 1:56 PM
Tyrese Haliburton logged 32 minutes in Saturday's win over the Nets, scoring 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with eight rebounds, 12 assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 32 minutes.
Analysis: After missing three games with a back injury, Haliburton played 32 minutes in his return to the Pacers' lineup on Saturday. While he didn't have his best night shooting the ball, Tyrese did record another points/assists double-double with eight rebounds. Over the past two weeks, Haliburton has provided second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Pacers play four games during Week 21, including a Wednesday-Thursday back-to-back. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (back) available Saturday
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 9:25 AM
Dustin Dopirak
Tyrese Haliburton (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Haliburton is set to return after a three-game absence due to a back injury. He'll replace Bennedict Mathurin in the starting lineup and lower his fantasy ceiling while also taking playmaking duties away from Andrew Nembhard. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (back) questionable Saturday
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 11:42 AM
Scott Agness
Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Haliburton is still dealing with low back soreness that has sidelined him for the last three games. If his absence continues Saturday, the Pacers are likely to keep Bennedict Mathurin in the starting lineup while Andrew Nembhard remains in the point guard spot. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner tallies 23/10/1/1/5 line vs. Brooklyn
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 5:02 PM
Myles Turner recorded a double-double on Thursday with 23 points (8-of-11 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal, five blocks and two three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: After only scoring nine points in 22 minutes on Wednesday, Turner bounced back and had his first double-double in nearly a month and his first 20-point double-double since December. He also had his highest block total in a game since Indiana's first game after the All-Star break; he swatted seven shots in that game. This was the ideal game for managers that have Turner rostered, and he'll look to repeat this performance in a rematch with Brooklyn on Saturday to close out the week. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam held to just six points vs. Brooklyn
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 4:58 PM
Pascal Siakam had a quiet night on Thursday and finished with just six points (2-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, five assists and one steal against the Nets.
Analysis: This was an uncharacteristically quiet performance from Siakam that came 24 hours after he scored 29 points in a win over Dallas. It was a new season-low in scoring for Siakam and only the second time this season that he failed to score at least 10 points. He entered this game having scored at least 25 points in four consecutive games. A disappointing result for fantasy purposes, but Siakam still did enough for Indiana to get the win in overtime. Siakam will look to get back on track in a rematch with the Nets on Saturday. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Bennedict Mathurin puts up 28/16 double-double
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 4:53 PM
Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 28 points (10-of-17 FGs), 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in a 105-99 overtime win over the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: This was a third-straight start for Mathurin in place of Tyrese Haliburton, who has been sidelined with a back injury. Mathurin has scored at least 20 points in all three starts, but he was also able to set a new career-high for rebounds in this game. He has averaged a career-high 5.4 rebounds per game this season, but this was the best rebounding night of his career by a decent margin. Mathurin hasn't been able to consistently provide value in categories other than scoring, but if he can continue to improve as a rebounder, he may be able to produce top-100 value in nine-cat leagues eventually. |
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Andrew Nembhard Andrew Nembhard struggles in win over Brooklyn
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 4:18 PM
Andrew Nembhard had a rough night on Thursday and finished with nine points (4-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, one three-pointer and six turnovers against the Nets.
Analysis: Nembhard continues to operate as Indiana's primary point guard with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined, but it was a subpar night on Thursday. He struggled with his shot and ended up with more turnovers than assists, which is the exact opposite of what Haliburton typically provides. His night also ended early. Nembhard picked up a technical during an altercation with Trendon Watford in the fourth quarter, and he picked up a second technical in overtime. Even if he played out the final few minutes, there wasn't much Nembhard would have been able to do to redeem his night. |
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