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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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Returning to bench vs. Toronto
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Sheppard is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Sheppard has started in each of the Pacers' last three games, but he'll come off the bench Wednesday while Jarace Walker returns to the starting five. Across 12 games since Nov. 1, Sheppard has averaged 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals over 23.8 minutes per game while connecting on just 31.3 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 21.3 percent from three on 3.9 3PA/G).
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Starting Wednesday
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Sheppard is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Jarace Walker has struggled recently, and Sheppard will supplant Walker in the first unit for Wednesday's contest. In five starts this season, Sheppard has averaged 8.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 28.6 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Minimal impact in loss
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Sheppard provided four points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Monday's 127-112 loss to the Pistons.
Although he played 29 minutes, Sheppard saw his role decrease with the return of Bennedict Mathurin (toe). Sheppard started purely out of necessity earlier in the season, but now that the team is slowly getting healthier, Sheppard is no longer needed in the starting lineup, and his usage has taken a hit as a result.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Retreating to bench Tuesday
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Sheppard won't start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
With Aaron Nesmith (forearm) back in action, Sheppard will slide to the second unit against Utah. Over five appearances off the bench this season, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 6.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Back in starting lineup
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Sheppard will start Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Sheppard will get his fifth start of the season Sunday as the Pacers continue to be decimated by injuries. In his previous four starts, he averaged 9.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.0 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Retreating to bench Saturday
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Sheppard won't start in Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
With Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) back in action, Sheppard will come off the bench against Denver. Over four regular-season appearances in the second unit, the 24-year-old guard has averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25.3 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Ben Sheppard: Starting Wednesday
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Sheppard is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Sheppard will make his fourth start of the season, stepping into the point guard role Wednesday with the Pacers down several key guards. He averaged 6.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 27 minutes in his previous three starts.
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