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Isaiah Jackson - Swats five shots in return Jackson (ankle) finished with 17 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds and five blocks across 23 minutes Friday in the Pacers' 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder.
Impact After missing the Pacers' final three games before the All-Star break with a sore right ankle, Jackson received the green light to play upon rejoining the team for practice coming out of the break. The Pacers wasted little time reintegrating Jackson into the rotation, as he stepped in as the starting center while Terry Taylor and Goga Bitadze served as his backups. Though Jackson avoided foul trouble, he appeared to have a light minutes restriction in place Friday, but it didn't stop him from posting an eye-popping line. The career-high block total was particularly impressive and is enough to make Jackson worthy of picking up in 12-team leagues where he's still on the waiver wire.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Gets solid minutes in return Brogdon (Achilles) posted 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), four assists, four rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes Friday in the Pacers' 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder.
Impact Playing for the first time since Jan. 19 and for only the third time in the Pacers' last 29 games, Brogdon stepped back into a starting role and saw more playing time than expected. While the production wasn't outstanding, Brogdon's ability to merely play as Indiana opened its second-half schedule was a welcome sight for fantasy managers who had stashed him throughout his prolonged absence. While Brogdon's recurring Achilles soreness is a threat to get him shut down for the season if he incurs another setback, he looks like he could handle a steady 30-plus-minute role now that he's healthy again.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Barely plays in return Bitadze (foot) logged 1:28 of court time in Friday's 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder, finishing with one rebound and no other statistics.
Impact After missing the Pacers' final game prior to the All-Star break with a sore foot, Bitadze returned to action in a bench role after he had started in each of his prior four appearances before getting injured. Even though he was healthy to begin the second half of the season, Bitadze effectively surrendered his spot in the rotation to rookie Isaiah Jackson (ankle), who started at center in his return from a three-game absence. The Pacers look set to roll with Jackson, Oshae Brissett, Jalen Smith and Terry Taylor as their primary big men for the time being, and Bitadze's path to seeing minutes will become further blocked whenever Myles Turner (foot) returns.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: Pacers vs Celtics ' Indiana Pacers Matchup After falling in overtime in their first game after the All-Star break, the Pacers (20-41) wrap up a two-game homestand on Sunday ev...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • NBA.COM
Lance Stephenson's clutch 3 not enough as Thunder outlast Pacers After missing 15 straight games due to a sore right Achilles, Brogdon returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Thunder
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Oklahoma City Thunder) ' February 25, 2022
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Highlights ' Thunder at Indiana Pacers 02/25/2022
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Indiana Pacers Highlights vs Oklahoma City Thunder ' February 25, 2022
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Pacers 129-125 in OT

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and made the decisive 3-point play with 20.4 seconds left in overtime to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 129-125 victory over the Indiana...
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 61, Thunder 69 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • NBA.COM
Jalen Smith - Coming off bench Smith will come off the bench Friday against the Thunder, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Coach Rick Carlisle will opt to start Isaiah Jackson and Oshae Brissett in the frontcourt, so Smith will head to the bench. He could still see double-digit minutes.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Not in starting lineup Bitadze isn't starting Friday's game against the Thunder.
Impact Bitadze will be available Friday in spite of his foot soreness, but he'll come off the bench during the Pacers' first game after the All-Star break. Isaiah Jackson will draw the start.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Starting Friday Jackson is starting Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Impact Jackson missed the last three matchups but will draw the start during the Pacers' first game after the All-Star break. Goga Bitadze will come off the bench against the Thunder.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Won't play Friday Duarte (toe) is out Friday against the Thunder.
Impact Duarte was considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup, but he'll be unable to take the court after testing things out during pregame warmups. Duane Washington, Buddy Hield and Terry Taylor should see increased run against Oklahoma City.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Active vs. Thunder Bitadze (foot) is available Friday against the Thunder.
Impact Bitadze will be able to play through foot soreness after being listed as probable for Friday's matchup. He served as a starter in each of his four appearances ahead of the All-Star break, and he averaged 8.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 21.0 minutes per game across that span.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Cleared to play Jackson (ankle) will play Friday against the Thunder, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact As expected, Jackson is returning from a three-game absence. He's fighting for a frontcourt role, and in his past eight appearances, he's averaged 11.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 17.1 minutes.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Available Friday Brogdon (Achilles) is available for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Impact Brogdon was considered probable ahead of Friday's matchup, so his status doesn't come as a significant surprise. He missed 15 games ahead of the All-Star break, so it's possible that he'll have his playing time monitored as he returns to game action.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for February 25 The Friday slate in the NBA includes a matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before you make your wager on FanDu...
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Pacers get ready to host Thunder The Pacers defeated the Thunder in overtime last month.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
New Pacers Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson complete first practice The Pacers traded for Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Trae Young, Hawks, throttle Domantas Sabonis-less Pacers Indiana lost its fourth straight game after trading two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Gary Harris, Magic stage late comeback against Pacers Orlando's Gary Harris, a former Hamilton Southeastern star and the 2012 IndyStar Mr. Basketball, drained a game-high six 3s.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Pacers fall to Cavaliers hours after trading Caris LeVert to Cleveland Cleveland erased a 20-point deficit and handed Indiana its third consecutive loss.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Pacers prepare for matchup with Cleveland The Pacers will try to snap their two-game losing streak at Cleveland on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Caris LeVert, Cavs spoil Tyrese Haliburton's debut with Pacers Cleveland's Caris LeVert scored eight of his 22 points in the fourth quarter.
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
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