ImpactPorter is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after missing the previous game with a left thigh contusion. The 22-year-old guard will likely replace Daishen Nix in the starting five.
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Kevin Porter Jr. - Likely to play against ChicagoPorter (thigh) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
Tyrese Haliburton shines in overtime and sets career high in assists to guide Indiana Pacers past Houston RocketsHaliburton tossed 19 assists on Thursday night
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Myles Turner - Questionable for SaturdayTurner is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore lower back.
ImpactTurner has appeared in all but one game since Jan. 16, but his availability seems to be in question for Saturday's clash with the Pistons. If he's unable to suit up, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson, among others in the frontcourt, could receive increased playing time.
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Bennedict Mathurin - Ruled out SaturdayMathurin (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit.
ImpactMathurin suffered a right ankle sprain early in Thursday's game against the Rockets and will officially miss one additional matchup. Coach Rick Carlisle also said Thursday that he doesn't expect Mathurin to play Monday against the Pistons. Chris Duarte and Andrew Nembhard are candidates to see increased run during Saturday's matchup.
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T.J. McConnell - Questionable SaturdayMcConnell is questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Pistons due to a sore back.
ImpactIndiana may be especially shorthanded in the backcourt Saturday. In addition to McConnell being iffy, Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is questionable, and Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) has already been ruled out. Coach Rick Carlisle may have to give more prominent roles to Andrew Nembhard, George Hill and Chris Duarte.
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Tyrese Haliburton - Iffy for SaturdayHaliburton is questionable for Saturday's matchup at Detroit due to a bruised left knee.
ImpactWith Bennedict Mathurin (ankle) already ruled out and T.J. McConnell (back) questionable, the Pacers could be especially shorthanded in the backcourt Saturday. Haliburton has been on fire since the All-Star break, averaging 27.7 points on 55/44/89 percent shooting, 13.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks and only 1.5 turnovers. Fantasy managers should check the final injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup, but coach Rick Carlisle may need to give extended run to George Hill, Andrew Nembhard and Chris Duarte.
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Jordan Nwora - Excels in bench roleNwora posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 23 minutes during Thursday's 134-125 overtime victory over the Rockets.
ImpactNwora moved back to the bench Thursday after starting in the previous two games but actually played more minutes. He tied his second-highest point total of the season and extended his double-digit scoring streak to six games. Nwora's fantasy intrigue has grown considerably since his move to Indiana.
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