JANUARY 27, 2022•INDYSTAR.COM
Pacers host Hornets in NBA actionThe Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Jan. 26, 2022.
Chris Boucher - Returns to benchBoucher will come off the bench Wednesday against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
ImpactBoucher started the front half of the back-to-back set Tuesday and put up 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in 30 minutes, but he'll shift back to the bench with DeMar DeRozan (rest) rejoining the lineup. Boucher was playing well even before the spot start and averaged 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.6 blocks in 30.8 minutes over the previous five games.
JANUARY 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Back in action WednesdayBarnes (wrist) is available and will start Wednesday against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
ImpactBarnes was a game-time call and will play after missing one game due to right wrist soreness. He could take on a heavier offensive workload Wednesday with Fred VanVleet (knee) still sidelined.
JANUARY 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Fred VanVleet - Sitting out WednesdayVanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Wednesday's game at Chicago, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
ImpactVanVleet was a game-time decision and will be sidelined for the second straight game due to soreness in his right knee. Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton could see increased run in his continued absence for Toronto.
JANUARY 27, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Game-time call at ChicagoBarnes (wrist) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
ImpactSpeaking to reporters pregame, coach Nick Nurse said both Barnes and Fred VanVleet (knee) will be re-evaluated after they go through pregame, on-court workouts. Barnes is battling soreness in his right wrist, which kept him out of Tuesday's win over the Hornets. If Barnes is ultimately ruled out, Precious Achiuwa or Chris Boucher could remain in the starting lineup.
JANUARY 26, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Fred VanVleet - Will be game-time callVanVleet (knee) will be a game-time call for Wednesday's matchup against the Bulls, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
ImpactVanVleet missed Tuesday's win over Charlotte with a sore knee, and the Raptors will wait to see how it responds to a pregame workout before making an official call on his status. Coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet's status "could go either way," so it looks like the point guard is on track to be a true game-time decision.
JANUARY 26, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Charlotte Hornets are without Gordon Hayward again, this time due to COVID protocolsGordon Hayward will miss his third straight game for the Hornets.
JANUARY 26, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
