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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Nearly double-doubles
Jarace Walker finished Sunday's 119-104 win over New Orleans with eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes.Performances like these have been too few and far between for Walker. Through seven December outings, he's averaging just 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Productive off bench
Jarace Walker ended with 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one block over 20 minutes during Sunday's 113-109 loss to the Hornets.This was Walker's third career game with at least 15 points, as he finished two points shy of his career-best mark of 17. Strong fantasy lines have been few and far between, however, as Walker scored a combined eight points in his previous three outings. He's not a viable fantasy option outside of deep formats for the time being.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Plays well off bench
Jarace Walker racked up nine points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, one block and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies.Despite the loss, the Indiana Pacers got some quality production from their second unit with Walker and Obi Toppin playing well. Walker has now put together positive back-to-back outings, averaging 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.5 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in those two games.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Showcases quick hands
Jarace Walker provided 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and five steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 130-106 loss to Detroit.Walker was one of two Pacer bench players to score in double figures, but his largest contribution took place on the defensive end. He accounted for five of his team's nine steals after failing to record a steal in his previous two games entering the day. This was a solid all-around showing for the Houston product, who was averaging 4.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last seven games prior to Friday's outburst.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Non-factor in win Wednesday
Jarace Walker posted two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 121-114 win over Portland.Walker failed to score in just 10 minutes, continuing his recent poor play. After moving into the starting lineup almost two weeks ago, Walker's role has regressed over the past four games. In that time, he has averaged 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game. At this point, it appears the Indiana Pacers are comfortable getting the ball out of his hands.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Will play Friday
Jarace Walker (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of SI.com reports.The 21-year-old forward will suit up with Andrew Nembhard (knee), Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Ben Sheppard (oblique) ruled out. In his last five appearances (one start), Walker has averaged 6.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals across 21.8 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Iffy for Friday
Jarace Walker is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks due to an illness.The Indiana Pacers are depleted in terms of their wing depth, and the potential absence of Walker doesn't help the team's cause. Andrew Nembhard (knee) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are out, while Ben Sheppard (oblique) is questionable as well. Quenton Jackson would be in line to start if both Walker and Sheppard are sidelined.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Slides back to bench
Jarace Walker won't start Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.Walker is available off the bench for Wednesday's tilt, moving out of the first unit after making his first career start Monday at Toronto. He logged six points, four rebounds two assists and a steal across 25 minutes during the start. Quenton Jackson takes Walker's place in the first unit.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Cleared for Wednesday
Jarace Walker (illness) is good to go Wednesday versus Houston, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.Walker has had ample opportunities to step up with the Indiana Pacers dealing with a myriad of injuries to start the season, and that trend continues Wednesday with Ben Sheppard (oblique) unavailable for his second consecutive contest. Walker continues to build his confidence, but the second-year forward is connecting on 44.1 percent of 2.4 threes per game across his 14 appearances this year.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Iffy for Wednesday
Jarace Walker (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.Walker was a late addition to a growing injury report in Indiana. The forward just made his first career start Monday against the Raptors, finishing with six points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal. If Walker is unable to play, Obi Toppin could potentially see a massive workload.