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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Teases triple-double Sunday
T.J. McConnell produced 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 122-95 win over Sacramento.It was the first double-double of the season for McConnell, and he was a few boards away from his fourth career triple-double. The veteran guard remains a stabilizing force on the Indiana Pacers' second unit, scoring in double digits in nine of the last 10 games while averaging 14.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals over that stretch on 57.9 percent shooting from the floor.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Erupts for 30 points
T.J. McConnell recorded 30 points (14-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-109 loss to the Hornets.McConnell couldn't find his shooting touch from downtown, but he hit just about every other shot from inside the arc to lead the Indiana Pacers' scoring attack. The Arizona product also turned in a strong effort on the defensive end, marking the first time since Nov. 27 that he's collected at least one steal and one block in a game. McConnell continues to provide plenty of value for fantasy managers, now averaging 18.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Strong production continues
T.J. McConnell totaled 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Friday's 132-123 victory over the Bulls.McConnell was productive once again despite coming off the bench, scoring double-digit points for the fifth consecutive game. Although his assist and steal numbers typically garner most of the attention, McConnell's ability to score the ball efficiently from the point guard position shouldn't be overlooked. He has shot at least 54 percent from the field in each of the past two seasons and is once again on track to replicate that, currently going at a career-best 56.2 percent across the first 23 games.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Strong outing off bench in defeat
T.J. McConnell totaled 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies.McConnell once again provided a nice spark off the Indiana bench in Sunday's defeat, leading all bench players in assists while concluding as one of four Indiana Pacers with 15 or more points. McConnell has recorded at least 15 points in three outings this year, and Sunday marked the first time he generated at least 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in the same game. The guard has now reached double figures in scoring in six of his last eight contests.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Close to double-double in loss
T.J. McConnell closed with 12 points (6-8 FG), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 21 minutes during Friday's 129-117 loss to the Bucks.McConnell extended his streak of games with double-digit points to three while also ending just two assists away from what would've been his first double-double of the season. McConnell doesn't need to start to be reliable in most fantasy formats, and he remains one of the most productive second-unit guards in the league. The veteran is averaging 10.8 points, 5.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game across 10 bench appearances since the beginning of November.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Records five steals
T.J. McConnell contributed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 130-119 loss to the Raptors.This was McConnell's seventh career game with at least five steals. His workload isn't ideal for fantasy leagues, but he's still managed to return top-200 numbers in nine-category formats with averages of 9.2 points, 4.2 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Logs 14 points off bench vs. Miami
T.J. McConnell finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.McConnell tied with Pascal Siakam as the Indiana Pacers' third-leading scorer Friday behind Obi Toppin (21) and Tyrese Haliburton (18). It's the seventh time this season McConnell has reached double-digit points, though he scored just 10 points across his two prior outings. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per game this season.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Sunday
T.J. McConnell (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.McConnell will return to action following a one-game absence due to an illness. The veteran point guard has scored in double figures in six of eight appearances his season, averaging 9.8 points, 4.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 17.5 minutes per game.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Listed questionable again
T.J. McConnell (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.McConnell could be in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to the illness. The questionable tag suggests the veteran floor general should be closer to a game-time call. McConnell is averaging 9.8 points and 4.1 assists per game across eight appearances off the bench in 2024-25.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Friday
T.J. McConnell (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.McConnell has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. The veteran point guard's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Knicks.