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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Suffers torn Achilles
Isaiah Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during Friday's game against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.Jackson left during the fourth quarter of Friday's game with what was initially diagnosed as a right calf injury, but further tests have revealed a much more severe injury, and he will undergo surgery Monday, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com. Jackson was set to take on a larger role as the Indiana Pacers' top big man off the bench after James Wiseman tore his Achilles, but now Indiana will be without their top two backup centers for the rest of the year. With Myles Turner as the only healthy center left, the Pacers may have Obi Toppin play at the five at times or look to sign a free-agent big man.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Won't return Friday
Isaiah Jackson won't return to Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a right calf injury, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.Jackson sustained the injury in the fourth quarter. He'll finish the contest with six points (3-3 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, an assist and a block in 16 minutes. Obi Toppin is a candidate for increased minutes in Jackson's absence.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Set to start Wednesday
Isaiah Jackson will start in place of Myles Turner (ankle) on Wednesday versus Boston, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.Jackson steps into the starting lineup to face the Celtics after starting just three contests last season. Coach Rick Carlilse also noted that "Obi Toppin will have to be ready to play some 5, as well as Jarace Walker and potentially Enrique Freeman."
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Blocks four shots in loss
Isaiah Jackson ended with seven points (2-8 FG, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 22 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic.Jackson is one of the best per-minute shot blockers in the NBA, and he showed what he can do Monday. Inconsistent playing time has plagued Jackson throughout his career, however. We'll see if coach Rick Carlisle will warm up to the idea of playing him more. For now, his opportunities may continue to be matchup-based or when starting center Myles Turner gets in foul trouble.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Gets green light vs. NY on Friday
Coach Rick Carlisle said Isaiah Jackson (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.Jackson missed the club's Opening Night due to a right groin strain. However, the 22-year-old is expected to return to game action and serve as Myles Turner's primary backup with James Wiseman (Achilles) potentially out for the rest of the season.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Iffy for Friday
Isaiah Jackson (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.Jackson is dealing with a lingering right groin strain he sustained during training camp. The 22-year-old is expected to carry a significant role off the bench behind Myles Turner with James Wiseman out for the season due to a torn Achilles.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Won't play Wednesday
Isaiah Jackson (groin) is out Wednesday against Detroit, Tony East of SI.com reports.Jackson will be sidelined to start the season due to a groin injury that has been unspecified in severity. James Wiseman will see an early-season opportunity to carve out more back-up big minutes, while Jackson's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus the Knicks.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Considered day-to-day
Isaiah Jackson (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pistons and is considered day-to-day, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.Jackson missed Thursday's preseason game versus the Hornets due to a groin issue and isn't quite past the injury yet. Based on his day-to-day label from coach Rick Carlisle, it's likely that Jackson will be back in action soon, even if he's sidelined for the regular-season opener.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Won't play against Charlotte
Isaiah Jackson is out for Thursday's preseason game versus the Hornets due to a groin injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.Jackson will miss Indiana's preseason finale while dealing with a groin injury. His status for the Indiana Pacers' regular-season opener against the Pistons on Oct. 23 is uncertain.
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Pacers' Isaiah Jackson: Active Thursday
Isaiah Jackson (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.Jackson missed the Indiana Pacers' preseason opener against the Hawks on Tuesday but will debut Thursday. He's expected to see minutes in the frontcourt and is competing with James Wiseman for the backup center role behind Myles Turner.
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