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Pacers out to sweep Nets, improve playoff positioningAfter a one-sided result in Indianapolis on Monday, the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets will quickly put that game behind them and prepare...
Dennis Smith Jr. - Iffy against IndianaSmith (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
ImpactSmith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday due to a hip injury he aggravated against the Lakers. If Smith remains out, Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Cameron Johnson - Will likley play WednesdayJohnson (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
ImpactJohnson took a seat for Monday's loss to Indiana, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, for rest purposes, but he'll likely return to action Wednesday. On Sunday, the sharpshooter posted just five points (2-10 FG) in 20 minutes off the bench during his return from a three-game absence due to a toe sprain.
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Myles Turner - Questionable for WednesdayTurner (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
ImpactTurner suffered a finger injury during Monday's win over the Nets, and despite X-rays coming back negative, the big man went to see a hand specialist Tuesday. It appears that meeting went okay, as Turner has a chance to suit up Wednesday, but if the Pacers' starting center has to miss time, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would be the primary beneficiaries.
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Isaiah Jackson - Maximizes minutes in garbage timeJackson ended with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks across 14 minutes during Monday's 133-111 victory over the Nets.
ImpactJackson has shown flashes of his ability throughout the season, averaging 6.6 points and 4.2 rebounds on 68.5 percent from the field since February. However, since Jalen Smith was moved from power forward to backup center to accommodate the arrival of Pascal Siakam, Jackson has had trouble fitting into the rotation. The 22-year-old is not expected to receive meaningful playing time buried behind Myles Turner and Smith as the Pacers fight to stay out of the Play-In Tournament.
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Myles Turner - Visiting hand specialistPacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (finger) is scheduled to visit a hand specialist Tuesday before his status for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn is determined, Andy Sweeney...
ImpactThough X-rays on the finger Turner injured in Monday's 133-111 win over the Nets returned negative and he's been diagnosed with a sprain, Carlisle noted Tuesday that the center's ability to play moving forward will depend on "pain tolerance." Given that the injury is to Turner's shooting hand, he may be more likely than not to miss some time, though the Pacers will wait for feedback from the hand specialist before determining his next steps. If Turner is sidelined for Wednesday's contest or additional games to follow, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would likely cover most of the minutes at center, with rookie Jarace Walker potentially factoring into the frontcourt mix as well.
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Brooklyn and Indiana square off in conference matchup
Brooklyn faces Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsAPRIL 2•ASSOCIATED PRESS
