Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Busts out for career night
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Jackson contributed eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 145-126 victory over the Bulls.
Jackson blew up for a career-high 24 points, guiding the Pacers to a rare win. On a night in which he played at least 30 minutes for just the fourth time, Jackson was everywhere on both ends of the floor. However, managers will need to temper expectations moving forward, given that he had played only once in the previous nine games. At best, he could be streamed in to see whether this performance leads to a consistent role down the stretch.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Starting Sunday
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Jackson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with Miami, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Andrew Nembhard, Ethan Thompson, Jalen Slawson and Pascal Siakam will join Jackson in the first unit for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Jackson owns averages of 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 triples per contest.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Retreating to bench Monday
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Jackson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Orlando, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Jackson drew a spot start Saturday as Indiana opened with a smaller lineup. However, he will retreat to the bench Monday as the team rolls out a starting five of Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff. Over his past five appearances, Jackson is averaging 7.0 points, 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Will play Saturday
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Jackson (calf) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Spurs and will be in the starting lineup.
Jackson will play through yet another questionable tag for the Pacers. He's averaging 17.7 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Questionable for Saturday
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Jackson (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game in San Antonio.
Jackson has been listed as questionable the past three games, but he's played in each of those contests. Check back for official word on Jackson closer to Saturday's tipoff.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Officially in
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Jackson (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Jackson will shed a questionable tag in time to face the Trail Blazers. The fourth-year guard is averaging 8.5 points, 2.4 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 17.4 minutes per game this season.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Iffy for Wednesday
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Jackson (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Jackson remains day-to-day after appearing in the past two games for Indiana. With Wednesday being the second leg of a back-to-back set, the Pacers are considering a maintenance day.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Good to go Tuesday
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Jackson (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Jackson has been cleared to suit up for a second straight outing following a two-game absence due to a right calf injury. Over six March appearances, the 27-year-old guard has averaged 5.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Playing Sunday after all
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Jackson (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Contrary to an earlier report, Jackson has been given the green light to return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a calf injury. His return will bolster a Pacers team that is already without Pascal Siakam (knee), Andrew Nembhard (calf) and Ben Sheppard (ankle). In the nine games prior to his calf injury, Jackson had averaged 9.7 points, 3.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 threes over 21.8 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Doubtful for Friday
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Jackson (calf) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Jackson is expected to miss a second straight game while working through right calf soreness. In his presumed absence, Kam Jones could see more minutes.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Downgraded to out
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Jackson is out for Thursday's game against Phoenix due to right calf soreness.
Jackson can be considered day-to-day, with a quick turnaround on the horizon Friday versus the Knicks. With several Pacers still up in the air for Thursday, Ben Sheppard is lined up for a significant role in the backcourt against the Suns.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Gets standard contract with Indiana
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The Pacers converted Jackson's two-way contract to a three-year deal Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Jackson has played on a two-way contract in each of the last three years, but his strong play this season has led to the Pacers rewarding the four-year pro with a standard contract that is partially guaranteed next season and non-guaranteed for the third year, per Tony East of Forbes.com. Jackson has scored in double digits in six of his last seven outings (one start), and over that span he has averaged 16.0 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 threes over 24.1 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Across-the-board production
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Jackson racked up 19 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 137-134 overtime win over the Knicks.
Jackson chipped in across all major categories, taking advantage of what could end up being a nice opportunity. With Johnny Furphy (knee) done for the season, there is a world where Jackson could have a meaningful role moving forward. Coupled with the fact that Indiana is likely to rest players on a consistent basis, managers could certainly give Jackson a look as a speculative fantasy piece.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Available for Monday
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Jackson (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Jackson will be returning following a one-game absence. With Bennedict Mathurin returning to action Monday, Jackson will likely just be an emergency depth option.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Iffy against Atlanta
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Jackson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Jackson could miss a second consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. Bennedict Mathurin (thumb, questionable), T.J. McConnell and Ben Sheppard would be candidates for extra minutes if Jackson is unable to suit up.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Won't return Wednesday
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Jackson has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Boston due to right ankle soreness.
The two-way guard will conclude the contest with three points (1-2 3Pt) in six first-half minutes. Jackson can be viewed as day-to-day leading up to the Pacers' next game Friday at Oklahoma City.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Starting Saturday
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Jackson will start against the Pistons on Saturday.
The Pacers will be without several key contributors in the second leg of this back-to-back set, so Jackson will get the starting nod for the third time this month. Over eight starts so far this season, the two-way player has averaged 9.4 points, 3.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per tilt.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Retreating to bench
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Jackson will come off the bench Monday against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Jackson didn't do much with his last two chances to start, totaling 10 points, one rebound, six assists, two steals and one block in 41 total minutes. Jay Huff will rotate back into the starting lineup with Jackson moving to a bench role Monday.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Joining starting lineup
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Jackson is starting in Thursday's game against the Hornets, per Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site.
Jackson is getting the call to fill the void at point guard left behind by Andrew Nembhard (back). Jackson has averaged 10.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 22.2 minutes per tilt across six games as a starter this season.
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Pacers' Quenton Jackson: Moves to bench role
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Jackson is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Jackson started Friday's loss to the Celtics, but he'll move back to the bench for this contest. The two-way player is averaging 4.0 points per game in his three outings off the bench this season, so he shouldn't carry a lot of upside.
