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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Starting Friday vs. Washington
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McConnell is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
McConnell was cleared to play Friday after missing the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury, and he'll make his first start of the season due to the absence of Andrew Nembhard (back). McConnell's last start took place April 11, 2025, against the Magic, when he registered 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 21 minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell has missed the Pacers' last two games due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has been given the green light to play in Friday's game, and he could have an expanded role in his return as Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as doubtful. McConnell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 17.4 minutes per game since the start of the new year.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. With Andrew Nembhard (back) doubtful and Kam Jones (back) questionable, the Pacers may be shorthanded in the backcourt for the second leg of this back-to-back set against Washington. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson would be candidates for increased playing time if any of McConnell, Nembhard or Jones are ultimately ruled out.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't go Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell will miss his second consecutive matchup while on the mend from a right hamstring issue. Kam Jones will presumably be asked to step up in McConnell's absence, while Ethan Thompson will also be a candidate to see an uptick in minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable to play Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
McConnell is still working through a right hamstring issue that forced him to miss the Pacers' win over the Nets on Feb. 11, which was Indiana's last game before the All-Star break. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be in line for more minutes off the bench if McConnell is unable to suit up.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting out Wednesday
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McConnell has been ruled out for Wednesday's against Brooklyn due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell joins a long list of Pacers getting the night off in what's likely a maintenance day in the team's final game before the All-Star break. With Andrew Nembhard (back) also sitting out, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson are left as the Pacers' available options at point guard.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
McConnell has received the green light to suit up despite dealing with some hamstring soreness. He's averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five games.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Game-time call for Tuesday
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McConnell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell didn't show any signs of a hamstring injury his last time on the court, but he's now in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's clash. The team should have a better idea of his status closer to tipoff.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Producing in limited action
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McConnell accumulated 10 points (5-5 FG), three rebounds, seven assists and one block across 16 minutes during Sunday's 122-104 loss to the Raptors.
The veteran floor general continues to be an effective per-minute contributor for the Pacers. McConnell has averaged 8.8 points, 4.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 15.9 minutes per contest in his last six games, but his fantasy value is likely to remain held back by his role and lack of availability on both ends of back-to-backs.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play vs. Bucks
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McConnell (knee) has been cleared to play Friday against Milwaukee.
McConnell was held out of Tuesday's game due to left knee injury management, but he'll be a full go Friday after a few days of rest. The veteran guard is averaging 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 17.0 minutes in his last five matchups.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't play Tuesday
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McConnell has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee injury management.
McConnell is one of several key players who will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back set, which could become a trend for the team over the next couple of months amid a non-contending season. With Andrew Nembhard (back) also not playing Tuesday, the Pacers will likely lean heavily on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to direct the offense.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Quiet in loss Monday
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McConnell posted five points (2-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 118-114 loss to the Rockets.
McConnell scored in single digits for the fifth time in the past six games, continuing to play a limited role off the bench. For whatever reason, Rick Carlisle seems to have made up his mind when it comes to McConnell's role, consistently capping his minutes despite the veteran guard being at full health. For now, McConnell should be considered a streaming option for assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Efficient off bench Monday
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McConnell contributed 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 18 minutes off the bench during Monday's 132-116 loss to the Hawks.
The veteran guard provided some instant offense from the second unit, as he scored in double digits for just the second time in his last seven games. Despite his inconsistent production on a game-to-game basis, McConnell is averaging 10.3 points, 5.1 assists, 1.8 boards and 1.3 steals in 18.3 minutes over 12 contests in January.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Returning to action
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McConnell (knee/elbow) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers.
The Pacers elected to sit McConnell down for Saturday's matchup to give him a breather, but he'll be back on the court Monday. He's been a bit sluggish lately, averaging 7.0 points in 17.3 minutes in his previous three appearances.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Sitting Saturday
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McConnell won't play in Saturday's game against the Pistons due to left knee/elbow injury management.
McConnell will take a seat for the second half of team's back-to-back along with a good majority of Indiana's key contributors. Look for Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson to step up in the backcourt as a result.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Dishes out nine assists in win
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McConnell amassed eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine assists and two rebounds in 16 minutes during Friday's 127-119 win over the Pelicans.
McConnell put up single-digit shot attempts for a third consecutive game but was efficient in his limited opportunities. The veteran point guard was impressive as a playmaker, finishing one assist shy of the game-high mark set by Andrew Nembhard. According to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, McConnell became just the second player in NBA history to record at least 3,000 career assists off the bench Friday and is now averaging 5.1 per game across 30 regular-season appearances. Lou Williams is the only other player to achieve that feat.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Delivers dud Monday
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McConnell recorded five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT) and five assists across 15 minutes during Monday's 98-96 victory over the Celtics.
McConnell came up short in the win, delivering arguably his worst performance in almost a month. Prior to Monday, the veteran had been playing well, despite continuing to see limited minutes. A performance like this is a reminder that he shouldn't be considered a must-roster player but more of a streaming option for assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Drops season-high 23 points in win
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McConnell closed with 23 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 victory over the Hornets.
McConnell stuffed the stat sheet in Thursday's win over the Hornets, setting a season high in points and steals while matching his high-water mark for assists. The 33-year-old guard saw an uptick in minutes with Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) sidelined and put up his best performance of the season. McConnell is averaging 12.1 points, 5.7 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 19 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Decent line in loss
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McConnell registered 10 points (5-9 FG), four rebounds and five assists over 21 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.
With Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) expected to be sidelined for a while, McConnell could see his workload trend up into the low 20s. He's generally a strong source of assists and steals on efficient shooting when the minutes are there, and it looks like they will be.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Available Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, McConnell will shed his probable tag due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has played in four of Indiana's last five games, averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 57.7 percent from the field across 17.0 minutes per contest during that span.
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