Isaiah Jackson - Plays backup role in return Jackson (head) received 16 minutes and produced six points (3-5 FG), one rebound and one block Friday in the Pacers' 128-123 loss to the Celtics. Impact Jackson returned after missing the previous four games due to a headache, after he had been sidelined for two the three contests before that with a concussion. Though the rookie center has since cleared all protocols and didn't suffer any apparent setbacks Friday, he may have to settle for a backup role behind Goga Bitadze over the Pacers' final four games of the season. Bitadze has been productive as the Pacers' starting center in each of the past three games, clearing 30 minutes each time out and averaging 14.7 points, 6.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.7 blocks, 1.3 three-pointers and 0.7 steals while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 92.3 percent from the charity stripe.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE