Turner (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Turner will miss both halves of the Pacers' current back-to-back set. Isaiah Jackson started in Turner's place Sunday versus Atlanta, but Jalen Smith also saw a sizable role. Turner's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Bucks.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable Monday
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Turner (back) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Turner sat out the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday due to the back issue, but it appears his back is still giving him some issues and could hold him out for a second straight game. If that's the case, Isaiah Jackson would have the opportunity for another start and there would be more minutes available for Jalen Smith. Stay tuned.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Out vs. Hawks
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Turner (back) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
A sore back will force Turner to miss his first game since March 13. In his place, Isaiah Jackson will likely start, while Jalen Smith should see more action as well.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Tabbed questionable
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Turner is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks with lower back soreness.
Turner is part of a rather lengthy injury report Saturday, popping up as questionable with back soreness for the tail end of the back-to-back set after playing 24 minutes Friday night. If he ends up missing, expect Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson to pick up Turner's vacated minutes.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Reaches 20-point threshold
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Turner finished Friday's 120-95 loss to the Celtics with 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and one block in 24 minutes.
Turner ended the night tied for the team lead in points with 20, and he secured a block for the third time in four games. The Texas product has been a reliable scorer for the Pacers of late, putting up 20 or more points four times in his last six matchups.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Starts strong in loss
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Turner notched 20 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 115-109 loss to Charlotte.
Turner had a big first quarter with 15 points fueled by nine trips to the free-throw line, but he tailed off in the final three quarters. The Pacers center tied a season high with 11 free-throw attempts and has topped 20 points in consecutive games with the Pacers' leading scorer, Tyrese Haliburton (knee), out. Turner submitted an all-around game with solid rebounding and assist numbers, but surprisingly, he didn't contribute in two of his usual categories, three-pointers and blocks.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Returns to form in loss
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Turner finished Saturday's 141-121 loss to the 76ers with 20 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 30 minutes.
After missing two games due to back soreness, Turner managed to suit up for both legs of the Pacers' back-to-back and played better Saturday than he did Friday. Currently sitting three and a half games back from a playoff birth and missing leading scorer Tyrese Haliburton (ankle), Turner will have to continue to step up as a top-scoring option for the Pacers. He will face New Orleans on Monday in Indiana's first of four contests this week.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Modest production in return
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Turner (back) totaled 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Thursday's 139-123 win over Milwaukee.
Turner was limited to just 25 minutes during his return from a two-game absence due to a back issue. He got into a little bit of foul trouble while battling Milwaukee's stout frontcourt, but he still submitted a decent stat line and should continue to see his usage grow as he works his way back to 100 percent. In eight games before his absence, Turner averaged 20.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.5 minutes with 59/37/79 shooting splits.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Good to go Thursday
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Turner (back) is available for Thursday's matchup at Milwaukee, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
The center is back following a two-game absence and is expected to retake his starting spot from Isaiah Jackson. Since the All-Star break, Turner has averaged 21.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 blocks and 1.4 assists in 28.6 minutes.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable at Milwaukee
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Turner (back) is questionable for Thursday's action at Milwaukee.
After two consecutive absences due to back soreness, Turner may return Thursday. He's part of a lengthy injury report for Indiana, so fantasy managers should keep tabs on his and his teammates' statuses ahead of Thursday's tip. If Turner sits again, Isaiah Jackson remains in line for extra minutes.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (back) practiced Wednesday, but the big man's status for Thursday's matchup in Milwaukee remains to be determined, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner has missed back-to-back games due to a sore back, but he's getting closer to a return. However, his status for Thursday's matchup likely won't be known until the Pacers release their next injury report, which should drop sometime Wednesday afternoon.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Out again Monday
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle ruled Turner (back) out for Monday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner will miss his second consecutive game with the sore back, but the Pacers haven't suggested that his injury is overly concerning, and Carlisle may be taking a cautious approach with the center and star point guard Tyrese Haliburton -- who also sat out Saturday's win over the Pistons and won't play Monday -- for a pair of games against a 15-53 Detroit squad. While Turner was on the bench Saturday, Isaiah Jackson (19 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist in 26 minutes) and Jalen Smith (20 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 25 minutes) spilt time at center, and both managed to deliver fantasy friendly stat lines.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Not playing Monday
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Turner (back) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner missed Saturday's game against Detroit, and head coach Rick Carlisle doesn't want to risk further injury, so he'll give him the day off Monday as well. This is the same approach he used with Tyrese Haliburton (knee) and T.J. McConnell (back). Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson should benefit from Turner's absence, and his next chance to feature will come Thursday at Milwaukee.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Won't suit up Saturday
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Turner (back) won't play Saturday versus the Pistons, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner will miss just his second game since Jan. 14 on Saturday, joining Tyrese Haliburton (knee) and T.J. McConnell (back) on the sidelines. With Turner out of commission, either Jalen Smith or Isaiah Jackson will likely get the starting nod in the first of two meetings that lie ahead versus the Pistons in Detroit.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable for Saturday
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Turner is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore lower back.
Turner has appeared in all but one game since Jan. 16, but his availability is in question for Saturday's clash with the Pistons. If he's unable to suit up, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson, among others in the frontcourt, could receive increased playing time.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Blocks seven shots in victory
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Turner recorded 21 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and one steal over 27 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 134-125 overtime win over Houston.
Turner fouled out in Thursday's victory but not before making his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Not only did he score at least 20 points for the first time in the past four games, but he also dominated the defensive end, swatting a season-high seven shots. He has been a second-round player thus far this season, providing managers with an incredible ROI based on where he was being drafted. As long as he remains healthy, he should be able to close out the season in much the same fashion.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Limited by foul trouble
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Turner contributed 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and one block over 17 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 147-143 loss to the 76ers.
Turner picked up two fouls in the first three minutes of the game. Then he committed his fourth foul early in the third quarter, as defending Joel Embiid proved difficult. Turner ended up fouling out in the final minute of the game. As a result, the Pacers' center played just 17 minutes. Turner scored 10 points on nine shots and failed to collect a rebound for the first time this season. He did manage to block a James Harden layup, giving him a rejection in 29 of his last 30 games.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Active Monday
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Turner (back) is available for Monday's contest against the 76ers, Tony East of SI.com reports.
After being viewed as questionable due to lower back soreness, Turner will officially suit up for his seventh consecutive game. Across Turner's past six games, the 6-foot-11 center is averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.5 blocks over 32.0 minutes.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable Monday
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Turner is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers due to lower back soreness.
Turner was a late addition to Monday's injury report, and it's unclear whether his back issue will prevent him from suiting up. If he's sidelined against Philadelphia, Isaiah Jackson and Jalen Smith are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Scoring surge continues
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Turner chipped in 24 points (10-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 124-122 win over the Mavericks.
Turner scored Indiana's first eight points, getting an early start on his excellent night. Turner has followed up his 40-point outburst against Boston with consecutive 24-point games. In those three games the Pacers center is shooting an incredible 72.3 percent from the floor. He's also continued to produce top-five shot blocking numbers, recording four rejections Tuesday. Turner has 14 games this season with at least four blocks.
