Team Profile
Indiana Pacers
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110.3 14thOffensive Rating
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113.2 7thDefensive Rating
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-2.9 20thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game113.8 22nd
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Points per game Against116.5 14th
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Rebounds per game40.1 26th
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Assists per game27.7 15th
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Orlando. He has been listed as questionable for the contest with a left ankle sprain. Jarace Walker saw extended minutes on Sunday versus the Knicks and will likely play a bigger role again on Wednesday night if Toppin remains unavailable. Walker was a headache for the Magic last week when he produced 17 points, but he's managed a total of 11 points across two games since then, making him an unreliable fantasy piece.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Yikes, the injury list continues to grow for the Pacers early in the season. Toppin will join the group of inactive players due to a left ankle sprain. Jarace Walker figures to see additional playing time off the bench with the Pacers limited on options. Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner should play heavy minutes with the Pacers shorthanded on depth. Walker isn't a great fantasy option, but could be worth a look while Toppin is out.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) is set to miss at least two weeks of action. This is a quick turn of events after Nembhard was scratched ahead of Friday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Nembhard will be sidelined for the next two weeks while he recovers from left knee soreness. Head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned that Nembhard could be sidelined until December. T.J. McConnell figures to see more playing time with Nembhard out for the foreseeable future. Fantasy managers needing help at the guard spot should take a look at McConnell.
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is expected to be sidelined until at least December, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Nesmith suffered a right ankle sprain during a game on November 1. The team was hopeful Nesmith could return in a few weeks, but that's not the case. Bennedict Mathurin figures to remain in the starting lineup going forward. The extended playing time should make him an attractive fantasy option everywhere.
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (illness) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Hornets. The veteran was listed as questionable. But an illness will keep him off the floor against Charlotte. McConnell isn't a consistent fantasy producer, considering he has averaged 9.8 points and 4.1 assists this season. However, his absence could mean more work for Ben Sheppard, who will likely draw value attention from DFS managers on Friday evening.