Haliburton helps Pacers snap skid with win over Spurs
Tyrese Haliburton had 19 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game skid, beating the San Antonio Spurs 119-108 on Saturday nightMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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PACERS at SPURS ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' March 12, 2022
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Halftime Rewind: Pacers 71, Spurs 64 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind
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Chris Duarte - Starting in Brogdon's absence Duarte will start Saturday's game against the Spurs, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Impact Duarte gets the nod with Malcolm Brogdon (concussion) sidelined. In his past five healthy starts, Duarte has averaged 17.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 32.8 minutes.
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Goga Bitadze - Cleared to play Bitadze (foot) is available for Saturday's matchup against the Spurs, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Bitadze has played well over the past two games, averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.0 minutes. He'll presumably continue coming off the bench.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 3-game slide
Indiana is looking to end its three-game slide with a victory against San AntonioMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goga Bitadze - Questionable for Saturday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Spurs.
Impact Bitadze has totaled 35 points and 15 rebounds over his last two contests, but he's apparently dealing with a foot injury that may keep him sidelined Saturday. If he is ruled out, Terry Taylor and Jalen Smith figure to have increased workloads behind Isaiah Jackson.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Stephenson - Ruled out for Saturday Stephenson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Spurs.
Impact Stephenson was a late scratch Tuesday and is slated to miss a third consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Chris Duarte figures to see an increased workload for the remainder of Stephenson's prolonged absence.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: Pacers at Spurs ' Indiana Pacers Matchup
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Myles Turner - Gets in non-contact work Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (foot) did "30 minutes of non-contact work" at Thursday's practice, but the center remains without a timeline for a return, James Boyd o...
Impact Aside from noting that Turner is "inching forward a little bit each day," Carlisle provided no further information regarding when the 25-year-old might be back in action. The 22-45 Pacers have just 15 games left to go this season, and while Turner hasn't been shut down, he may not be worth stashing in redraft leagues at this stage with the likelihood that he'll be out for at least another week.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. McConnell - Remains week-to-week Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that McConnell's surgically repaired right wrist is getting better, but the point guard is still considered "week-to-week," James Boyd...
Impact McConnell has been sidelined since early December following the wrist procedure. He'll likely continue to do his part to stay conditioned in anticipation of a potential return during the final couple weeks of the season, but whether he plays at any point during the Pacers' remaining 15 games may be contingent on him advancing to full-contact, full-court practices. Even if McConnell does reach that final stage in his recovery, the noncontending Pacers may not want to extend him major minutes at the expense of younger guards such as Tyrese Haliburton, Chris Duarte and Duane Washington.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Warren - Coach provides no update Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday that he had "no update" on Warren's (foot) rehab program, suggesting the forward hasn't taken any major steps forward since he resumed...
Impact Given that Warren has been traveling with the team, he seemingly has avoided a setback and isn't being shut down, but it's still unclear if he's actually on track to play this season. Warren underwent surgery Jan. 5, 2021 to address a stress reaction of his right foot, and while a procedure of that sort typically doesn't require more than a year of recovery time, the Pacers may be inclined to proceed carefully with the 28-year-old, who has a history of foot problems. Moreover, the 22-45 Pacers are firmly out of the playoff race, so the team isn't overly incentivized to run Warren back on the court over its final 15 games with little at stake in the standings.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Stephenson - Status unclear for weekend series Stephenson dealt with an ankle injury during practice Thursday and had to be pulled, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Stephenson was a late scratch for Tuesday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to his left ankle sprain, and he continued to deal with the issue Thursday. Coach Rick Carlisle said after the practice session that he isn't sure whether Stephenson will be available Saturday against the Spurs or Sunday against Atlanta. Malcolm Brogdon (concussion) will be unavailable for each of the weekend matchups, so Chris Duarte, Tyrese Haliburton and Keifer Sykes should be in line for increased run if Stephenson is sidelined.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Out at least two games Brogdon won't play Saturday against the Spurs or Sunday against Atlanta due to a concussion, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Brogdon played 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Cavaliers and finished with a double-double, but he sustained a concussion that will keep him out for the Pacers' weekend road trip. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's matchup against Memphis. While Brogdon is sidelined, Tyrese Haliburton, Keifer Sykes and Duane Washington will be in line for increased run.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami hosts Cleveland after Garland's 41-point game
Cleveland visits the Miami Heat after Darius Garland scored 41 points in the Cavaliers' 127-124 win against the Indiana PacersMARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duane Washington Jr. - Scores 15 in 18 minutes Washington finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and one assist across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Washington has now hit double figures in the scoring column in three straight games, but aside from drilling three-pointers at an excellent rate (9-for-16, 56.3 percent), he's providing little else to support his offense. During that same three-game stretch, he's averaging only 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks, so he shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a deeper-league roster option in eight- and nine-category formats.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Swats three shots Jackson finished with 12 points (6-7 FG), eight rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 22 minutes Tuesday in the Pacers' 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Jackson avoided the foul trouble that limited him to just eight minutes two days earlier against the Wizards, but he was still part of a timeshare at center with Goga Bitadze (15 points, nine rebounds), who also produced well during his time on the court. Though he hasn't surpassed 27 minutes in any of his six games since entering the starting five, Jackson has been a useful asset in 12-team leagues for managers seeking help in blocks (2.9 per game) and field-goal percentage (67.3 percent shooting on 7.0 attempts per game) in particular.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Smith - Keeps producing in bench role Smith tallied 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes Tuesday in the Pacers' 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact After he averaged 11.0 rebounds per game over a stretch of four contests from Feb. 27 through March 4, Smith has grabbed 11 boards in total between the Pacers' last two contests. His downturn in that category notwithstanding, Smith has continued to bring value as a source of efficient scoring, three-pointers and blocks off the Indiana bench. Through his first four games of March, Smith is averaging 14.3 points, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.0 blocks while converting 56.8 percent of his field goals and 83.3 percent of his free throws.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Turner - Could resume live work soon Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Turner (foot) is making good progress and could resume practicing at some point this week, Bally Sports Indiana reports. "He's doin...
Impact Following Tuesday's 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers, the Pacers won't play again until Saturday in San Antonio, so Carlisle could provide another update on Turner during the next three days based on what the center is able to do in practice, if anything. Turner has been sidelined since mid-January with a left foot fracture, and given that the 22-45 Pacers aren't legitimate contenders for a spot in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament, the team isn't incentivized to rush the 25-year-old back until he's 100 percent healthy and fully reconditioned.
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Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Cleveland Cavaliers) ' March 08, 2022
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Chris Duarte - Inefficient in return Duarte (toe) had 11 points (4-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 127-124 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Duarte wasn't shy about firing coming off a three-game absence due to a left toe injury, taking nearly one shot per minute he was on the court. However, he couldn't get them to fall, and he ended up with more attempts than points. He'll likely see his minutes pick up in the games to come.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Another strong performance Bitadze had 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 127-124 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Bitadze was struggling at the end of February and early March, but he's found his stride over the past two games, totaling 35 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes. Fantasy managers in desperate need of center production can keep an eye on Bitadze, but his upside will be severely capped once Myles Turner (foot) returns, which appears to be on the horizon this month.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buddy Hield - Still thriving in Indiana Hield produced 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 127-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Hield's responsibilities have increased dramatically since he joined the Pacers. Notably, he's racked up 49 points and 24 assists in the past three games. Fantasy managers that held onto Hield through the downtimes in Sacramento this season are being rewarded down the stretch.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Smith on late mental error that cost Pacers game: 'I take full responsibility for it' Pacers forward Jalen Smith commits foolish foul late in 127-124 loss
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Indiana Pacers Highlights vs Cleveland Cavaliers ' March 8, 2022
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