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Sheppard is starting Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
Aaron Nesmith is resting Tuesday, clearing up a spot in the first unit for Sheppard to claim. Sheppard has averaged 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.6 minutes per contest in 12 starts this year.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Passive again Saturday
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Sheppard recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Saturday's 129-124 victory over Atlanta.
Sheppard continues to do very little with his time on the floor, scoring in single digits for the 15th straight game. Despite featuring in the rotation on a regular basis, Sheppard has been unable to make any sort of noise when it comes to fantasy value. During that span, he has averaged just 5.5 points and 1.3 three-pointers in 17.1 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Rotates to bench
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Sheppard isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the 76ers.
Sheppard drew a rare start Saturday while the Pacers rested several key contributors, but he'll shift back to his usual bench role Monday night. The Belmont product is averaging 4.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in his last five games as a reserve.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Joining starting five
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Sheppard will start Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Sheppard will run with the first unit Saturday as the Pacers have elected to rest a majority of their usual starters. His last start dates back to Dec. 3 against the Nuggets, when he ended with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 18 minutes.
Sheppard accumulated five points (2-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Monday's 98-96 victory over the Celtics.
Sheppard continues to do very little with his time on the floor, having now scored in single digits in six of his past seven games. During that time, he has averaged just 7.0 points per game, adding 1.6 three-pointers and 1.3 assists, leaving him well outside the top 200 in standard leagues. At this stage, he holds no value outside of deeper formats.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Scores eight points in loss
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Sheppard posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to the Magic.
With Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) expected to be out a while, Sheppard could be more involved on the wings in Indiana, making him someone to monitor in deeper formats. Over his last three outings, he's shooting 52.6 percent from the field for averages of 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 19.9 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Puts up 12 points in return
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Sheppard (calf) registered 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 112-110 loss to the Magic.
Sheppard had started in six of his prior eight appearances before missing time due to a calf strain, but the third-year wing was deployed off the bench Wednesday in his return from an 11-game absence. He provided the Pacers with some quality scoring on the second unit, but his stat line was otherwise lacking in supplementary production. With Indiana now as healthy as it's been all season on the wing and at point guard, Sheppard may not have the opportunity to see his minutes pick up even once he's fully ramped back up from the calf injury.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Available against Magic
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Sheppard (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Sheppard was last seen during the Dec. 3 loss to the Nuggets, but he's recovered from a left calf strain and is ready for game action. With the Pacers a bit healthier now than they were the last time Sheppard was available, the guard is ticketed for a reserve role Wednesday. Sheppard has averaged 5.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.3 minutes per tilt across 11 games off the bench this season.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Iffy for Wednesday
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Sheppard (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Sheppard hasn't appeared in a game since suffering a Grade 1 calf strain Dec. 3, but he's currently listed as day-to-day. If he's able to give it a go Wednesday, the Pacers will likely monitor his minutes closely.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Won't play Monday
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Sheppard is out for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a left calf strain.
The Pacers had initially upgraded Sheppard to questionable before ruling out the guard, suggesting his return is imminent. With Sheppard out Monday, T.J. McConnell should pick up a few extra minutes in the Indiana backcourt.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Chance to return Monday
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Sheppard (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Houston.
Sheppard hasn't appeared in a game since suffering a Grade 1 calf strain Dec. 3. However, he has a chance to make his return to the hardwood Monday. Even if he's available, Sheppard would likely have his minutes monitored.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Remaining out Saturday
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Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Sheppard hasn't played since Dec. 3 due to a Grade 1 left calf strain and is without a concrete timetable for a return. He should be considered week-to-week until the Pacers offer an update on his recovery.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Remains out indefinitely
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Sheppard (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Sheppard sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain Dec. 3 and will miss his sixth consecutive contest Saturday. The 24-year-old wing is without a clear timeline to return to the court.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: To miss at least 10 more days
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Sheppard has a Grade 1 left calf strain and will miss at least 10 more days, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Sheppard is set for an extended absence due to the calf injury after averaging 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 25.0 minutes per game in his first 22 regular-season appearances (11 starts). With Aaron Nesmith (knee) also sidelined, Ethan Thompson, T.J. McConnell and Garrison Mathews are candidates for increased playing time.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: No timetable for return
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Head coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that the Pacers hope Sheppard's (calf) injury isn't a long-term issue, but he remains without a timetable for return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Carlisle said that while the team hopes it's not a long-term problem, the Pacers don't quite know the severity of Sheppard's injury yet. He's dealing with a left calf strain. T.J. McConnell, Johnny Furphy and Garrison Mathews will likely see more action until Sheppard returns.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Out with calf strain
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Sheppard is out for Friday's game against the Bulls with a left calf strain.
This is a new injury for Sheppard, who's now going to be out for the first time this season. Calf strains have a tendency to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, but since the Pacers haven't offered a timeline for a return, Sheppard can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. His absence should enhance T.J. McConnell's streaming appeal.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Starting vs. Nuggets
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Sheppard will start Wednesday against Denver, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Starreports.
Sheppard is supplanting Jarace Walker in the starting group. Sheppard has averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.5 minutes per tilt over 10 games as a starter this season.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Coming off bench Monday
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Sheppard won't start Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
The Pacers originally planned to start Sheppard on Monday, though they'll instead give Jarace Walker a chance in the first unit. Sheppard has averaged 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per tilt in 10 games off the bench this season.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Starting Friday
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Sheppard is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Wizards.
Sheppard has moved in and out of the starting lineup throughout the season, but how he begins the game has not impacted his statistical output all that much. Through eight starts this season, Sheppard has registered averages of 7.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game on 32/16/82 shooting splits. Sheppard is taking Andrew Nembhard's (quadriceps) spot in the starting lineup.
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