Indiana Pacers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Indiana Pacers forward/center Isaiah Jackson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Cleveland. He's gone from questionable to out due to a left hamstring strain. Jackson's absence means a heavy workload for Myles Turner and Jalen Smith against Cleveland's twin towers of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. It's a rough matchup for the duo, with the Cavaliers giving up the fifth-fewest points in the league to opposing centers.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is questionable for Sunday's clash with the Heat. The 2020 No. 12 overall pick is coming off a rough showing on the scoring end in Friday's win over OKC, amassing just eight points. But he's dealing with back soreness, so maybe that was the reason for his shooting woes. With that said, Indiana has a slight lead over Miami to stay out of the Play-In picture. As a result, Haliburton should be out there on Sunday. Yet, if he's not, more offensive opportunities could go to Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, and Myles Turner. T.J. McConnell, who had 16 points and 10 assists on Friday, would also be a preferred DFS option if Haliburton is sidelined.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (finger) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Friday's clash with the Thunder. He missed Wednesday's action against Brooklyn with a sprained finger but is ready to get back to work on Friday in a favorable matchup. Turner notched 24 points in this season's first meeting with OKC, and it's a clash against a team that has the fourth-lowest rebounding rate in the league. Turner's return puts Jalen Smith back into the second unit.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old missed Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets with a sprained finger and could potentially sit out a second game. The Pacers currently hold the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, and they hope to have their starting center back in the lineup, as every game holds vital importance as the season winds down. If Turner is unable to suit up, Jalen Smith, who had eight points with nine boards, two blocks, and a steal on Wednesday, would likely earn another start. At the same time, Obi Toppin, who had 14 points, eight rebounds, three swats, and a steal, may also benefit if Turner remains sidelined.

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's clash with the Nets. He sprained a finger in Monday's matchup against Brooklyn, and Indiana has downgraded him from questionable to out. Jalen Smith took over the center role in the first unit following Turner's injury on Monday and figures to play a pivotal role again in Wednesday's rematch. Brooklyn is a vulnerable team against centers, and Smith also didn't have any trouble filling up the box score against them on Monday, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in 16 minutes. Isaiah Jackson will also feature more in the rotation without Turner.