Furphy (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Raptors, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy sustained a left hand injury during the first half of Monday's game, and he will finish with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) across eight minutes. The team is already without Ben Sheppard (oblique), Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (knee), meaning Quenton Jackson and T.J. McConnell will have to pick up the slack in the second unit the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Iffy to return Monday
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Furphy is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Raptors due to a left hand injury, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy was not on the bench to begin the second half and could sit the rest of the way. The rookie's absence shouldn't cause too many waves in the rotation as he has yet to play double-digit minutes in a game this season, though the team is without Ben Sheppard (oblique), Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (knee).
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: First career start Monday
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Freeman is in the Pacers' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
With Myles Turner (calf) sidelined and backup big men James Wiseman (Achilles) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) done for the year, Freeman will make his first career start Monday. Freeman, the Pacers' second-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, has seen sparse playing time this season, but he has a chance to earn a bigger spot in the rotation with a solid outing Monday.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Gets first career start Monday
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Walker will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
With Ben Sheppard (oblique) out, Bennedict Mathurin will move to the two-guard and Walker will pick up his first career start. The 21-year-old has been solid off the bench in November, during which he has averaged 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals across 19.9 minutes per game in eight outings.
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Pacers' Moses Brown: Catches on with Indiana
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The Pacers are signing Brown to an NBA contract Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Brown has been playing in the G League with the Westchester Knicks, where he has averaged 18.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 steals over 27.3 minutes per game across four outings. The Pacers lost backup big men James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson to torn Achilles injuries, and with no other centers currently on the 15-man roster outside Myles Turner (calf), Brown has an opportunity to come in and contribute immediately in a reserve role. Brown appeared in 22 regular-season games (including five starts) for the Trail Blazers during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 3.4 points and 3.9 rebounds over 9.1 minutes per contest. Brown won't be available for Monday's game against the Raptors, but the hope is that he'll be available to play Wednesday against the Rockets, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Won't play vs. Toronto
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Turner (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Turner is coming off a season-high 34-point outing across 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 win over the Heat. Given Turner's heavy usage, the Pacers will sit the veteran center for the second leg of a back-to-back Monday, though he should be available to play Wednesday against the Rockets. With Turner sidelined, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker are the top candidates to see increased minutes, as the usual backup centers -- Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (Achilles) -- are both out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Out against Toronto
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Sheppard (oblique) won't play against the Raptors on Monday, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Sheppard suffered a left oblique strain Sunday against the Heat and was unable to return. In the meantime, T.J. McConnell, Jarace Walker and Quenton Jackson are candidates to see increased reps for the Pacers, as Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (knee) also remain sidelined.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Iffy for Monday
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Turner is questionable for Monday's game against the Raptors due to right calf soreness, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Turner just logged 40 minutes against the Heat on Sunday, so the Pacers may err on the side of caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Turner is unable to play, both Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin could potentially step into much larger roles.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Productive off bench
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Walker finished Sunday's 119-110 victory over the Heat with six points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes.
Despite a limited workload, Walker was able to produce a solid stat line apart from his shooting. He's been much more involved in November for the Pacers, averaging 20.0 minutes through eight contests with 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals. With Ben Sheppard (oblique) expected to join Aaron Nesmith (ankle) and Andrew Nembhard (knee) on the multi-week injury list, Walker has a clear path to increased usage.
Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin: Another 20-10 double-double in win
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Mathurin posted 21 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 victory over Miami.
Mathurin did well on both ends of the court in Sunday's contest, leading Indiana in rebounds and steals while posting a perfect performance from the free-throw line. Mathurin concluded as one of four Pacers with 20 or more points and has now recorded at least 20 points and 10 boards in four outings, including twice in his last three games.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Season-high scoring total in win
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Turner recorded 34 points (14-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 40 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 win over the Heat.
Turner dominated in Sunday's contest, leading all Pacers in scoring and made threes on his way to a new season-high point total. Turner, who was also one rebound short of a double-double, has now connected on five threes in three contests and has surpassed the 30-point mark in two outings.
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton: Another double-double in victory
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Haliburton produced 16 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 assists, three rebounds and two blocks over 38 minutes during Sunday's 119-110 win over Miami.
Haliburton once again helped provide a boost to Indiana's offense Sunday, posting a game-high assist total to go along with a trio of threes and concluding as one of four Pacers with at least 15 points. Haliburton, who also recorded his sixth double-double of the season, has posted at least 15 points and eight assists in three of his last four outings.
Sheppard has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Heat due to a left oblique strain, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Sheppard strained his left oblique during the third quarter of Sunday's game, and he'll finish with three points, three rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes. T.J. McConnell and Quenton Jackson are in line to see more minutes off the bench in Sheppard's absence. Given the Pacers' upcoming schedule, Sheppard is in danger of being sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors on Monday.
Pacers' T.J. McConnell: Logs 14 points off bench vs. Miami
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McConnell finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.
McConnell tied with Pascal Siakam as the Pacers' third-leading scorer Friday behind Obi Toppin (21) and Tyrese Haliburton (18). It's the seventh time this season McConnell has reached double-digit points, though he scored just 10 points across his two prior outings. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per game this season.
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Pacers' Obi Toppin: Leads Pacers in reserve role
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Toppin produced 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.
Toppin's 21 points Friday were his most of the 2024-25 regular season and the first time he eclipised the 20-point mark since April 9 against the Raptors last season. Toppin failed to reach double-digit scoring in his previous three outings, but perhaps Friday's performance will help kick start his involvement in the Pacers' offense.
