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INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Pacers host Trae Young, Hawks in NBA action The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 28, 2022.
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 63, Hawks 74 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind
MARCH 29, 2022 • NBA.COM
Keifer Sykes - Set to start Sykes will start Monday's game against the Hawks, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.
Impact The Pacers initially issued an incorrect lineup featuring Terry Taylor, but it will in fact be Sykes who gets the nod. Indiana will roll with Sykes, Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Justin Anderson and Goga Bitadze.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terry Taylor - Not starting after all Updating a previous report, Taylor will not start Monday's game against the Hawks, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.
Impact Initial reports noted Taylor as a starter at one forward spot, but the Pacers have apparently pivoted to a smaller lineup featuring Justin Anderson and Buddy Hield at the forward spots with Tyrese Haliburton and Keifer Sykes at guard.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - In starting five Bitadze will start Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.
Impact Back in the lineup after missing the last game with a sore foot, Bitadze will start at center alongside Terry Taylor, Justin Anderson, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Terry Taylor - Enters startring five Taylor will start Monday's game against the Hawks, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.
Impact With several regulars, including Oshae Brissett (back), sidelined, Rick Carlisle will once again smash the random lineup generator and roll with Goga Bitadze, Taylor, Justin Anderson, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton. This will be just the fourth start of the season for Taylor and only his second since the All-Star break.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oshae Brissett - Scratched with sore back Brissett will not play Monday against Atlanta due to a sore back, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.
Impact Brissett's back soreness seemingly popped up out of nowhere, but it will keep him sidelined as Indiana finishes out a back-to-back. Expect Goga Bitadze, Jalen Smith and Terry Taylor to handle the bulk of the workload up front Monday.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle returns from two-game absence Carlisle did not travel on Indiana's two-game road trip to Memphis and Toronto due to \
MARCH 28, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Duane Washington Jr. - Won't play Monday Washington (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Hawks, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Impact Washington will miss a second straight game due to a hip injury. With Chris Duarte (toe) and Malcolm Brogdon (rest) also out, Keifer Sykes and Lance Stephenson figure to garner increased roles against Atlanta.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Available Monday Bitadze (foot) is available for Monday's game against Atlanta, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze missed Saturday's loss to Toronto due to foot soreness, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. Across his last four appearances, he's averaged 17.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.3 minutes per game.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers sign Justin Anderson to second 10-day deal, third overall The former Virginia standout has appeared in eight games for the Pacers this season, averaging 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
MARCH 28, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Justin Anderson - Lands another 10-day contract Anderson signed a second 10-day contract with the Pacers on Monday.
Impact Anderson joined the Pacers on a 10-day deal in mid-March, and he's served as a starter in each of his last four appearances. During that time, he's averaged 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 33.5 minutes per game. It wouldn't be surprising to see Anderson maintain his starting role as long as Malcolm Brogdon (rest) and Chris Duarte (toe) remain out.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Turner - Ruled out for season Turner (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact The Pacers are well out of postseason contention and have only seven games remaining, so the decision to shut Turner down doesn't come as a surprise. The big man sustained a fracture in his left foot back in mid-January and has missed the last 32 contests. He's said to be recovering well and should be back to full strength for the start of the 2022-23 campaign. At the time of the injury, Turner was averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 1.5 threes per game.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duane Washington Jr. - Listed as questionable Monday Washington (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Impact A sore hip landed Washington on the sidelines for Saturday's loss to the Raptors, and the Pacers will wait to see how he feels Monday before reevaluating his status. The undrafted Ohio State product has carved out a solid role off the bench over the second half of the season, taking advantage of both Malcolm Brogdon (rest) and Chris Duarte (toe) -- as well as T.J. McConnell (wrist) -- missing extensive time due to injuries and rest.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Questionable Monday Bitadze (foot) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Impact The Pacers continue to load up their injury report on a nightly basis, and Bitadze's name has been a frequent presence. A sore foot kept him out of Indiana's latest blowout loss Saturday against Toronto, and he looks to be at risk of missing another contest Monday. Jalen Smith got the start at center in Bitadze's absence Saturday.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Still dealing with headache Jackson (headache) will not play Monday against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Impact Jackson sustained a concussion earlier in the month, and while he cleared protocols on Wednesday, he looks to still be dealing with some after-effects. Expect Indiana to handle Jackson's status on a game-to-game basis for the remainder of the regular season.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Out again Monday Duarte (toe) will not play Monday against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Impact Duarte will miss a sixth straight game as he continues to deal with an injury to his left big toe. With only seven games remaining and the Pacers bound for the lottery, it's unclear when -- or if -- Duarte might return.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Listed out again Monday Brogdon (rest) is listed as out for Monday's game against Atlanta, James Boyd of the Indy Star reports.
Impact This will be Brogdon's fifth straight night off for rest purposes as the Pacers shift into full-on tank mode for the first time in franchise history. With only seven games remaining, it's very much unclear if we'll see Brogdon again this season.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 27, 2022 • NBA.COM
Jalen Smith - Scores 15 points in return Smith chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and three blocks over 30 minutes during Saturday's 131-91 loss to the Raptors.
Impact Smith returned to action Saturday following a two-game absence due to an illness. The second-year big man picked up right where he left off, scoring in double figures for a fifth consecutive appearance. He also blocked a team-high three shots, marking his second-highest total of the season. Across 10 contests in March, Smith has averaged 14.0 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Oshae Brissett - Lone bright spot in ugly loss Brissett totaled 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 131-91 loss to the Raptors.
Impact Brissett was efficient from the field en route to his fourth outing with at least 20 points. The third-year big man also grabbed a team-high eight rebounds and registered at least four steals for the first time since Dec. 13. Over his last seven appearances, Brissett has averaged 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.1 minutes per game.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Young, Atlanta set for matchup with Indiana Atlanta Hawks (37-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (25-50, 13th in the Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m....
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Photos: Fire halts NBA game Photos from the Raptors-Pacers NBA game in Toronto on March 26, 2022. The game was halted due to a fire but later resumed.
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Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Toronto Raptors) ' March 26, 2022
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