McConnell registered 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and 10 assists across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-110 loss to the Knicks.
McConnell handed out at least 10 assists for the second straight game, providing managers with a nice bump in that category. Indiana is running with McConnell as the starting point guard after seemingly doing anything but start him for the majority of the season. While this current thought process could end at any point, McConnell makes sense as a streaming option for as long as he's given decent minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game versus New York.
McConnell has been battling right hamstring soreness. However, it won't be enough to keep him off the floor Tuesday. With Andrew Nembhard (calf) sidelined, McConnell may find himself starting once again. The 33-year-old got the start in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, finishing with nine points, 11 assists, two rebounds and one steal in a season-high-tying 28 minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Iffy for Tuesday
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McConnell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell was cleared to play Sunday against Milwaukee after nursing a right hamstring issue over the weekend, so the fact that he's now back on the injury report means he's not yet completely over the injury. The team will presumably monitor him closely leading up to Tuesday's tipoff to determine whether he'll be able to take the court.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Starting Sunday
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McConnell is starting Sunday versus the Bucks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
This will be just the second start of the season for McConnell and it'll be Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Jalen Slawson and Ivica Zubac joining him in the first unit. In McConnell's previous start this season, he finished with nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 15 minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go vs. Milwaukee
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McConnell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell has been a mainstay on the Pacers' injury report since mid-February due to right hamstring soreness. He's been cleared to play Sunday, and while he's averaging 16.9 minutes per game this season, McConnell could see an uptick in playing time due to the absences of Andrew Nembhard (calf), Quenton Jackson (calf) and Ben Sheppard (ankle).
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable to play Sunday
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McConnell is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell returned from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury to score 10 points and deliver six assists across 20 minutes in a loss to the Knicks on Friday. However, it seems he's still not at full strength, and a decision on his status will presumably be made closer to Sunday's tipoff at 3:30 p.m. ET. McConnell is averaging 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in eight appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Dishes six dimes in return
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McConnell finished Friday's 101-92 loss to the Knicks with 10 points (5-9 FG), six assists and three rebounds over 20 minutes.
The Pacers offense struggled during Friday's contest, though McConnell gave his team a spark off the bench, finishing as Indiana's fourth-leading scorer and second in assists behind Andrew Nembhard (seven). It was encouraging to see McConnell log 20 minutes off the bench after the veteran point guard missed the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury. It's an injury that he's managed since early February and could limit his playing time, especially in back-to-back sets.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Will play Friday
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McConnell (hamstring) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
McConnell is back after a two-game absence, which will likely translate to fewer minutes for Ben Sheppard and Kam Jones. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Expected to play
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McConnell (hamstring) is probable to play Friday against the Knicks.
McConnell is expected back in the rotation after sitting out the front leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran continues to be a modest source of assists and steals in category formats, as his limited workload dampens his fantasy upside.
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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 the Suns, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's game against Portland, and he's now in line to miss a second straight game. Expect Kam Jones and Ben Sheppard to see extended minutes in the backcourt with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Quenton Jackson (calf) also out.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable for Thursday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
McConnell missed Tuesday's loss to the Kings after tweaking his hamstring during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers, and with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be shocking to see the veteran spend at least one more game on the sidelines. Check back for another update on McConnell closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Ruled out for Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
The veteran point guard exited Sunday's loss to Portland in the fourth quarter due to right hamstring soreness and will miss Tuesday's contest with the same issue. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Phoenix. With McConnell out and Andrew Nembhard (neck/back) doubtful to play, Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard are all in line to see increased playing time.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Won't return Sunday
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McConnell will not return to Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right hamstring soreness.
McConnell exited partway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest and will not be able to return. It should be mentioned that McConnell has been dealing with a right hamstring issue for some time now, most recently missing a game Feb. 22. If he is forced to miss time, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson could see increased minutes.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Stuck in limited role
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McConnell registered six points (3-6 FG), three rebounds and five assists over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 130-107 loss to the Clippers.
The veteran floor general continues to produce respectable numbers on a per-minute basis, but the Pacers continue to hold back his workload. McConnell has averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per tilt in his last eight games, shooting 58.9 percent from the floor.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Modest production continues
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McConnell ended with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 135-114 loss to Philadelphia.
McConnell continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having not played more than 20 minutes since Jan 14. Not only is his playing time down, but his availability has been spotty at best, making him nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing assists and steals.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Good to go Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) will play in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, per Tony East of Forbes.com.
After missing Sunday's loss to Dallas with a right hamstring injury, McConnell is ready to return to the floor Tuesday. Over his last 11 outings, the veteran floor general has averaged 8.6 points, 3.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 15.8 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Questionable for Tuesday
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McConnell (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
McConnell is managing a nagging right hamstring injury that sidelined him Sunday and has kept him out of three of the past four contests. If the veteran guard -- who has operated almost exclusively off the bench this season -- is unable to suit up Tuesday, Quenton Jackson and Ben Sheppard could see increased opportunities.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Not playing Sunday
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McConnell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
McConnell was able to play through a right hamstring issue against the Wizards on Friday. However, the injury will sideline the veteran point guard for the third time in four games, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the 76ers, who he spent the first four years of his NBA career with. Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson should both see a slight uptick in minutes in McConnell's absence.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Still nursing hamstring injury
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McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
McConnell was cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a right hamstring injury, and he ended up making his first start of the season in a 131-118 loss to the Wizards, when he logged nine points, two assists, two rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes. Kam Jones (back) and Andrew Nembhard (back) are both listed as questionable as well, so Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter could be slated for larger roles depending on the Pacers' backcourt availability for Sunday's contest.
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Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Limited minutes in starting role
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McConnell (hamstring) registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes Friday in the Pacers' 131-118 loss to the Wizards.
With Andrew Nembhard (back) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, McConnell -- who missed his second straight game due to a hamstring injury in Thursday's 112-105 loss to Washington -- picked up his first start of the season after being cleared to play. McConnell didn't end up taking on a typical starter's workload, as head coach Rick Carlisle held him out for the final 19 minutes of the contest while the 15-42 Pacers seemingly prioritized their positioning in the draft lottery over winning the game. Expect McConnell to move back into a backup role Sunday against the Mavericks if Nembhard is cleared to play.
