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Jalen Smith - Rejoins starting lineupSmith will start Monday's game against the Magic.

ImpactSmith totaled 28 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block in 55 minutes off the bench in the past two games, and he'll return to Indiana's starting five Monday. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is out, so Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield will open as the Pacers' backcourt options.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Lance Stephenson - Sitting Monday, as expectedStephenson (ankle) won't play Monday against the Magic.

ImpactStephenson was labeled doubtful for Monday's contest, so it's hardly a surprise he won't be suiting up in Orlando. The veteran guard's next chance to take the court will come Wednesday in a rematch with the Magic.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Chris Duarte - Good to go MondayDuarte (toe) is available for Monday's game at Orlando.

ImpactDuarte was considered probable for Monday's contest with a toe injury, so it's not a surprise he'll be taking the court for Indiana. The 24-year-old returned from a three-game absence Sunday against the Celtics and posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench. Duarte could have an expanded role Monday with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) sitting out.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Chris Duarte - Expected to play MondayDuarte (toe) is probable for Monday's matchup with the Magic.

ImpactDuarte returned to action Sunday following a three-game absence due to a toe injury. However, he's is back on the injury report ahead of the second half of the Pacers' back-to-back, though he'll likely be able to suit up barring a setback. If he is indeed available, Duarte is expected to rejoin the starting lineup with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) both sidelined. As a starter this year (38 contests), the rookie has averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Malcolm Brogdon - Won't play MondayBrogdon (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Magic.

ImpactBrogdon was sharp during Sunday's win over the Celtics, which was his just second game back from a lengthy absence due to an Achilles injury, but he'll be sidelined for the second half of the Pacers' back-to-back Monday to manage the issue. The sixth-year guard has appeared in just five contests since Dec. 15, so Indiana will likely be cautious with him moving forward. In his absence, Chris Duarte (toe) is expected to join the starting lineup, but Duane Washington and Keifer Sykes are also candidates for increased roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Lance Stephenson - Doubtful for Monday's contestStephenson (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's contest against the Magic.

ImpactStephenson picked up the ankle injury during Friday's loss to the Thunder and was subsequently sidelined for Sunday's win over the Celtics. With the veteran forward trending towards a second straight absence and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) resting the second half of a back-to-back, Chris Duarte (toe), Keifer Sykes and Duane Washington are all candidates for increased roles Monday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Haliburton sees Isaiah Jackson as a great lob threatHaliburton and Jackson connected on a few lobs late on Sunday in a win over the Celtics.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022•USATODAY.COM