Pacers roll past Lakers in 4th quarter for skid-stopping win
The Indiana Pacers increased the pressure on Lakers coach Frank Vogel with a 111-104 victory over Los AngelesJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
PACERS at LAKERS ' FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS ' January 19, 2022
JANUARY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 50, Lakers 56 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind
JANUARY 20, 2022 • NBA.COM
Pacers backup point guard T.J. McConnell enters NBA's COVID-19 protocols T.J. McConnell is the latest Pacers player to enter the league's health and safety protocols.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Duane Washington Jr. - Returns to bench role Washington will come off the bench Wednesday against the Lakers, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Impact The 21-year-old started Monday against the Clippers and put up 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 27 minutes, and he'll move back to the bench with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) rejoining the lineup. Washington has played only 28 total minutes in his three previous appearances off the bench, so he may not be much of a factor in the Pacers' rotation.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Lamb - Set to return Wednesday Lamb (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Lamb was forced to miss the team's last two games due to left knee soreness, but he will return to the court Wednesday for his fourth appearance of 2022. In 29 games this season, Lamb has averaged 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.3 minutes per game.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Available Wednesday Brogdon (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Brogdon was a game-time decision as he continues to nurse a sore right Achilles, and he'll retake the court after missing the past two games. The 29-year-old played only 17 minutes before exiting in his return from a nine-game absence last week, so he figures to face some workload limitations Wednesday.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Jeremy Lamb - Questionable Wednesday Lamb (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers.
Impact Lamb has missed the past two games with left knee soreness. He's appeared in just three games since Dec. 23, so if he's available Wednesday, he could have a minutes limit.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malcolm Brogdon - Questionable Wednesday Brogdon (Achilles) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers.
Impact Brogdon continues to deal with persistent Achilles soreness, and he's appeared in just two of the past 14 games. Even if he's available Wednesday, it seems likely that he'd be on a minutes limit.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers lose Turner for at least two weeks with injured foot
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is expected to miss at least two weeks with an injured left footJANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pacers big man Myles Turner out indefinitely due to stress reaction in left foot Turner will continue receiving treatment and be re-examined in two weeks, per the Pacers. They did not share a timetable for his return.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Myles Turner out until past trade deadline Adrian Wojnarowski: Pacers center Myles Turner is expected to be sidelined beyond the February 10 NBA trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. Tea...
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Goga Bitadze - Massive game off bench Bitadze erupted for 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 25 minutes Monday in the Pacers' 139-133 loss to the Clippers.
Impact With Myles Turner (foot) sidelined, Torrey Craig entered the starting five at power forward while Domantas Sabonis shifted over to center, but Bitadze was the major beneficiary of Turner's absence. The third-year player entered the rotation as Sabonis' primary backup and saw a few minutes of overlap alongside him, turning in his best line of the season in the process. Bitadze has shown the ability to put up strong per-minute production on the few occasions during his young career that he's received playing time, so he could be someone to take a look at in deeper leagues with Turner set to miss at least the next two weeks. The 22-year-old won't be guaranteed to consistently get 25 minutes while Turner is out, however, as head coach Rick Carlisle could favor Oshae Brissett as more of a small-ball backup to Sabonis depending on the matchup.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers' Myles Turner to be re-evaluated in two weeks with stress reaction in left foot Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced on Tuesda...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Myles Turner - Out multiple weeks The Pacers announced Tuesday that Turner has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left foot and will be re-examined in two weeks.
Impact Turner was a surprise addition to the injury report ahead of Monday's 139-133 loss to the Clippers, when he was sidelined for just the second time all season after he was sent in for a second opinion on a left foot injury that he had apparently been playing through recently. Though the Pacers initially characterized his injury as left foot soreness, the follow-up tests revealed that he was dealing with a stress-related injury. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Turner's injury is expected to keep him sidelined through the Feb. 10 trade deadline, so his value on the open market will surely take a hit while teams interested in acquiring the center will have to do their due diligence on his medical reports. As for the Pacers, Domantas Sabonis is expected to see most of his minutes at center moving forward, while Torrey Craig could continue to start at power forward as a replacement in the lineup for Turner. The absence of Turner should open up extra playing time for all of Craig, Oshae Brissett and Goga Bitadze, all of whom received at least 15 minutes in Monday's loss.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
As Pacers struggles continue, can Chris Duarte and Goga Bitadze assert themselves? A pair of players who could be a part of the team’s future showed what they can contribute to a Pacers team struggling to find any consisten...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Indiana faces Los Angeles, seeks to halt 4-game skid
Indiana looks to stop its four-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesJANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clippers defeat the Indiana Pacers 139-133 in a Monday Matinee.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Oshae Brissett - Provides unexpected bench scoring Brissett supplied 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 139-133 loss to Los Angeles.
Impact Brissett put together his best scoring performance since Dec. 29 against the Hornets, though he wasn't quite as efficient in the loss to the Clippers. Fantasy managers haven't been able to rely on Brissett to consistently put up numbers so far this season, however, averaging 6.5 points, 3.9 boards and 0.7 assists through 33 games.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Holiday - Stays hot from three Holiday ended Monday's 139-133 loss to the Clippers with 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 32 minutes.
Impact Holiday has now drained 15 triples over his last three contests, making 15 of his last 31 attempts from deep. After stumbling in his first few matchups to start the 2022 calendar year (three points Jan. 4 against the Knicks and seven points Jan. 5 against the Nets), he's finished in double figures in each of his five games since.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Notches another double-double Sabonis finished Monday's 139-133 loss to the Clippers with 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 34 minutes.
Impact Sabonis collected his second consecutive double-double in the loss, putting up his best scoring performance since his 42-point outburst Jan. 8 against Utah. The Gonzaga product continues to put together strong final lines for his squad, averaging 20.6 points, 11.8 boards and 6.4 assists over his last five, though Indiana has struggled over the last four games against tough competition. Things won't get any easier for the Pacers Wednesday against the Lakers, where Sabonis should once again be relied upon heavily.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caris LeVert - Leads charge with 26 points LeVert registered 26 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 139-133 loss to the Clippers.
Impact LeVert continues to look strong after returning from league protocols, as he nearly secured a triple-double in Monday's loss. It's also been encouraging to see him shoulder his usual workload following the five-game absence, averaging 34.3 minutes in his last three contests. If Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Myles Turner (foot) remain out Wednesday against the Lakers, look for the Pacers to once again lean on LeVert to spark the offense.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Leads bench in scoring Duarte chipped in 24 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 139-133 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Duarte had his shot working in this one, putting up his best scoring performance since the first game of the season. He scored a season-best 27 points Oct. 20 against Charlotte. Duarte's six assists were also his best mark since Dec. 16 against Detroit. He hasn't consistently put together these types of complete lines, but it's reassuring for fantasy managers to see him log 34 minutes, which is noticeably up from his season average of 28.7 minutes per contest (36 games). However, Duarte will likely see a slight decrease in playing time when Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) is cleared to return.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana Pacers Postgame Media Availability (Los Angeles Clippers) ' January 17, 2022
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