Indiana Pacers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (calf) appeared on the team's injury report for injury management on his calf and is considered questionable for the Friday night matchup with the Utah Jazz. He's missed the last three games as the Pacers seem to be playing it safe while they sit in the fourth seed of the Eastern Conference playoff race. If he's forced to miss another game, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell should both get a little bump in minutes again. The former is still available in a wide range of leagues and averages 10.2 points, 5.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this season.

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence, Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Nesmith received a significant boost in playing time and rewarded head coach Rick Carlisle's trust with a team-high 24 points. He also made contributions on the defensive end, blocking two shots and snagging one steal.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old big man was a late scratch for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness and has not yet fully recovered. Thomas Bryant moved into the starting five on Monday but had a fairly quiet evening with seven points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker provided frontcourt backup off the bench, making many fantasy managers happy by combining for 34 points. If Turner remains out on Wednesday, it will once again take a collective effort to make up for his absence.

Indiana Pacers centerMyles Turner(illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Going into Monday's contest, he had only sat out once in the last 20 games. However, Turner was added late to the Pacers' injury report due to an illness that will keep him out of the lineup. With the big man out of action this evening, the team's frontcourt will likely rely on Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin to soak up some minutes.

According to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that guard Bennedict Mathurin(ankle) is available for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Mathurin is playing after carrying a questionable tag earlier due to a sprained left ankle. The 22-year-old has received a few starts recently but has shifted back to a bench role withAndrew NembhardandAaron Nesmithback in the lineup. He's registered at least 20 points in three of his last four outings, and he could make an impact for fantasy managers during tonight's matchup.