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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Gets crucial minutes in Game 4
Doug McDermott closed with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a block over 13 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.McDermott was traded to the Indiana Pacers early in February and in 28 games averaged 3.1 points, 0.7 assists and 0.5 rebounds in 9.5 minutes. The 32-year-old is set to become a free agent ahead of the 2024-25 season and has played for seven teams in his 10-year career.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Cracks rotation in victory
Doug McDermott supplied zero points (0-1 FG) in three minutes during Friday's 116-103 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.McDermott played three minutes to close the game Friday, at which point the Indiana Pacers had the game sealed up. Having played a total of just 19 minutes in the series, it's safe to say that McDermott is not going to play a role in determining the outcome of what has been a fantastic series between two bitter rivals.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Fails to score in six minutes
Doug McDermott notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in six minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Cavaliers.McDermott continues to be a non-factor for the Indiana Pacers, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the fourth time in the past six games. At this point in his career, McDermott is nothing more than a depth piece on any squad, who can occasionally be streamed in for his perimeter scoring.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Solid numbers off bench in return
Doug McDermott (calf) recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 16 minutes Wednesday in the Indiana Pacers' 122-103 win over the Pistons.McDermott had missed the Pacers' past 10 games with a right calf strain but returned to action Wednesday and gave Indiana some quality minutes off the bench. Despite the solid showing against Detroit, McDermott is unlikely to see his role grow unless the Pacers are without starting forwards Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for a given game.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Good to go Wednesday
Doug McDermott (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.McDermott will snap a 10-game absence due to a right calf strain. He's been a sporadic producer for Indiana this season. Over his last 18 healthy appearances, McDermott has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Questionable for Wednesday
Doug McDermott (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.McDermott's absence streak is in danger of being extended to 11 games Wednesday due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward being initially listed as questionable instead of out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Another absence coming
Doug McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland.McDermott will miss his 10th consecutive game due to a right calf strain. The absences of McDermott and Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) should continue to clear a spot on the second unit for rookie Ben Sheppard.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Remains out
Doug McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.McDermott will miss a ninth straight game due to a right calf strain. He returned to practice Friday, and Coach Rick Carlisle said the sharpshooter is "getting close" to a return, so McDermott could be back in action Monday versus the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Returns to practice
Coach Rick Carlisle said Doug McDermott (calf) participated in Friday's practice and is "getting close" to a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.McDermott has missed Indiana's last eight contests due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward's return to practice is a good sign toward his availability against the Nets on Saturday. McDermott's official status should be released Friday night.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Out again Wednesday
Doug McDermott (calf) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.McDermott will be sidelined for an eighth straight game due to a right calf strain. The Indiana Pacers continue to evaluate him on a game-by-game basis, so he could have a chance at returning to action Saturday versus Brooklyn.