Turner ended Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with six points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes.
One of Turner's worst performances of the season came at the worst possible time for Indiana, with the team falling one win short of a championship. Turner, who is set to become a free agent this offseason, is likely to draw considerable interest from around the NBA. While previous reports have indicated that a reunion with the Pacers is the most likely outcome, it will be interesting to see how this shakes out. The longest-tenured Pacer on the roster, Turner appeared in 72 regular-season games, producing 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game.
Turner contributed 12 points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-104 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Turner couldn't find any rhythm on the offensive end, missing several key baskets as the Pacers gave up a double-digit lead. In fact, Turner failed to hit a three-pointer for the first time since the opening round against the Bucks. With the series now all square, Turner will need to rediscover his form ahead of what promises to be a series-defining Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Monday.
Turner (illness) has been cleared to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
Turner dealt with an illness during Game 3, which cast some doubt on whether he'd be able to play Friday in Game 4. However, the veteran big man will be available for Indiana as the team looks to take a commanding 3-1 lead over Oklahoma City. Turner has played well in the NBA Finals up to this point, averaging 13.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Turner was dealing with an illness during Wednesday's 116-107 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. Turner tallied nine points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five blocks, two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes.
While Turner was feeling under the weather Wednesday, the illness didn't affect his workload, as he played 30 minutes for the first time since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While Turner may be held out of Thursday's practice, per Collier, the issue doesn't seem to be of major concern at this point. Wednesday's contest marked Turner's ninth game with at least five blocks this season, and his second of the playoffs. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Turner's health ahead of Friday's Game 4.
Turner contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks over 28 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Despite both teams opting to play small at times, Turner still managed to have a tangible impact on the game, blocking three shots for the third time in the past four games. Turner has been relatively consistent throughout the playoffs, providing the Pacers with a reliable defensive anchor. Now leading the NBA Finals 1-0, Indiana will look to take control of the series when the two teams meet again Sunday.
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