JANUARY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Domantas Sabonis and the Wizards: Can Washington pry the two-time NBA All-Star from the Pacers in a trade? Domantas Sabonis would be a valuable trade acquisition for the Washington Wizards. Would the Indiana Pacers part with him?
Oshae Brissett - Thrives as rebounder, defender Brissett notched six points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Monday's 117-113 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Brissett struggled offensively, making only one of his his five field-goal attempts and going 3-for-5 from the free-throw line. However, he did the dirty work down low, grabbing a team-high nine rebounds and swatting two shots. Brissett was also the only player on the team with multiple steals. Despite the strong numbers, Brissett remains off the fantasy radar.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duane Washington Jr. - Scores career-high 21 points Washington totaled 21 points (7-12 FG, 7-12 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Monday's 117-113 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Washington has shown some flashes as a scorer this season, notching double-digit points in four straight starts between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8. Monday's output was his best to date, as he led the Pacers with 21 points in only 23 minutes off the bench. Washington did all of his scoring from three-point range -- in fact, he didn't attempt a single shot from inside the arc. That fits his overall profile as a gunner who can catch fire on occasion but rarely contributes much in terms of peripheral stats.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caris LeVert - Posts strong stat line in return LeVert (calf) notched 19 points (8-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 117-113 loss to New Orleans.
Impact LeVert missed both of Indiana's previous two games with a calf injury, but he was able to return to the court and play 32 minutes Monday. The veteran didn't shoot particularly well from inside the arc, but he complemented a 3-for-6 showing from three-point range with a team-leading eights assists while chipping in six boards. With Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) currently shut down, LeVert will likely continue running the point for the Pacers. That should help him maintain his status as a strong fantasy asset capable of contributing across-the-board stats on a nightly basis.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (New Orleans Pelicans) ' January 24, 2022
JANUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
3 reasons the Pacers fell to the Pelicans despite Duane Washington Jr.'s career night The Pelicans exploited the absences of Indiana’s starting frontcourt, Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Graham, Valanciunas push Pelicans past Pacers, 117-113
Devonte Graham scored 25 points, Josh Hart had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-113JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana Pacers Highlights at New Orleans Pelicans ' January 24, 2022
JANUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
PACERS at PELICANS ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' January 24, 2022
JANUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Pacers visit Pelicans in NBA action The Indiana Pacers and New Orleans Pelicans play at the Smoothie King Center on Jan. 24, 2022.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 62, Pelicans 61 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind Looking to secure a winning record on their five-game road trip, the Pacers took a 62-61 lead into halftime on Monday night...
JANUARY 25, 2022 • NBA.COM
Keifer Sykes - Heads to bench Sykes isn't starting Monday's game against the Pelicans, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
Impact Sykes will shift to a bench role after starting each of the last two games for the Pacers. Caris LeVert enters the starting five at point guard in his place while Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) continues his rehab.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caris LeVert - Set to play Monday LeVert (calf) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.
Impact The Pacers listed LeVert as a game-time call, but in talking to reporters pregame, coach Rick Carlisle indicated that the guard will be back in action after missing the previous two contests with a calf issue. His return will be a welcomed sight for Indiana, which is still without Myles Turner (foot), Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles).
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers sign Lance Stephenson to another 10-day contract Stephenson's\u00a0latest 10-day contract runs through Feb. 2. Afterward, Indiana can't sign\u00a0him to another\u00a010-day deal.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Lance Stephenson - Signs another 10-day contract Stephenson signed a second standard 10-day contract with the Pacers on Monday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact Stephenson will remain with Indiana for another week and a half, but the Pacers will need to make a decision whether to sign him to a contract for the rest of the season once this 10-day deal expires. The 31-year-old has averaged 9.5 points, 3.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game across 11 appearances with Indiana.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
REPORT: Indiana Pacers Sit Malcolm Brogdon For 10 Days Of Rehab ' SLAM The Indiana Pacers list of wounded players now includes guard Malcolm Brogdon, who was shut down for 10 days for Achilles rehabilitation.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM
Caris LeVert - Game-time call for Monday The Pacers are labeling LeVert (calf) as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with the Pelicans, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact If he's available to play after missing the Pacers' previous two games with a sore right calf, LeVert could be in store for elevated usage as the team's starting point guard. Indiana will likely be without Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) for the next week, if not longer, potentially opening the door for a healthy LeVert to enjoy a spike in both of his field-goal attempts and his assist rate. Domantas Sabonis (ankle), Myles Turner (foot) and T.J. Warren (foot) are also sidelined, leaving Indiana without many offensive playmakers.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Game Preview: Pacers at Pelicans ' Indiana Pacers Matchup The Pacers (17-30) have a chance to secure a winning road trip on Monday night, when they wrap up a five-game Western Conference tri...
JANUARY 23, 2022 • NBA.COM
Chris Duarte - Compiles another strong stat line Duarte supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Suns.
Impact Duarte tied Lance Stephenson for high-scoring honors among Pacers players in the loss, and he led Indiana with four assists. The rookie has played at least 31 minutes in each of his past four games and is averaging 19.8 points, 5.8 boards, 4.0 dimes and 2.0 steals over that span. Caris LeVert (calf) should return to the lineup soon, but Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) could be in for an extended absence, giving Duarte a path to continued big minutes.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Registers first double-double Bitadze logged 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Suns.
Impact Bitadze got his second straight start in the absence of Myles Turner (foot) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle), and the big man did well with the opportunity by notching his first double-double of the campaign. The third-year center has gone for at least 13 points and eight boards in three of his past four contests and has blocked at least one shot in every game during that span. With Turner and Sabonis out for the forseeable future, Bitadze should be rostered in most fantasy formats.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Stephenson - Plays well in loss Stephenson amassed 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Suns.
Impact Stephenson had slowed down over his past five games prior to Saturday, averaging only 3.4 points and 2.8 assists over 13.8 minutes. However, the veteran got hot offensively against the Suns, making seven of nine field-goal attempts to finish with his highest point total since Jan. 5. While Stephenson has shown that he still has something left in the tank, his playing time and production are too inconsistent to make him a viable fantasy asset.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Indiana
New Orleans heads into a matchup with Indiana after winning three straight home gamesJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Phoenix Suns) ' January 22, 2022
JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Pacers make late rally but still fall to Chris Paul, Suns Goga Bitadze totaled 16 points and 11 rebounds for his second career double-double.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Phoenix Suns Return Home With 6th Straight Win vs. Indiana Pacers
JANUARY 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE
