Pacers' Myles Turner: Claims third straight double-double
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Turner finished with 27 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 24 minutes during Sunday's 122-103 loss to the Cavaliers.
The double-double was Turner's third in as many games, and the center supplemented the points and rebounds production with at least two blocks in each of those contests. After Turner inked a contract extension with the Pacers on Jan. 28, fantasy managers can feel positive about his rest-of-season outlook leading up to the Feb. 9 trade deadline now that he no longer appears in danger of being moved elsewhere.
Turner finished with 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 112-111 loss to the Lakers.
Turner got after it on the glass in the first half, grabbing nine boards to go along 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field. He was much more quiet after the break, however, adding just six more points on 2-of-3 shooting while grabbing four more rebounds to notch a team-high 13 boards on the night. Turner has broken the 20-point mark in four of his last five contests and has hit at least two threes in each game over that stretch.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Signs two-year extension
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Turner agreed to a two-year, $60 million contract extension with the Pacers on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Turner was a top trade target for many teams around the NBA ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline as an elite rim protector and quality shooter on an expiring contract. However, the 26-year-old managed to strike a deal with Indiana to stick around for a couple more years. Turner is currently averaging career highs in points (17.5) and rebounds (7.9) to go with 2.4 blocks. Fantasy managers can rejoice following the news, as the concerns of a midseason role reduction via trade can be left in the past. Turner can be expected to maintain his incredible production in the back half of the campaign and should continue to return value for those who took the risk on him during draft season.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Paces Indiana in scoring
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Turner finished with 24 points (10-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and four blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's 141-131 loss to the Bucks.
Turner knocked home 50.0 percent of his field-goal attempts and led the Pacers with 24 points in the loss. He also served as an effective rim protector, as he often does, by swatting away four shots. He's averaging an impressive 3.1 blocks over his last seven appearances.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Available Friday
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Turner (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Turner dealt with a sprained right ankle ahead of Friday's matchup but will be able to suit up for a seventh consecutive game. He's posted double-doubles in two of his last three appearances and has averaged 21.3 points and 10.7 rebounds in 33.7 minutes per game during that time.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable Friday
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Turner is questionable for Friday's game against Milwaukee due to a right ankle sprain.
Turner has appeared in the Pacers' last six matchups and has averaged 19.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game during that time. If he's unavailable against the Bucks, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor would be candidates to see increased minutes.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Grabs game-high 13 boards
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Turner racked up 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 126-120 loss to the Magic.
Turner had a first half to forget, going 2-of-9 from the field for eight points while collecting just three rebounds. However, the Pacers' big man came out strong after the break, knocking down four of five shot attempts for 10 points in the third quarter to go along with eight rebounds -- three of which came on the offensive end. He finished with a game-high 13 boards on the night to notch his third double-double this month and knocked down three triples for the second time in his last three games.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Leads with near double-double
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Turner closed Tuesday's 116-110 win over the Bulls with 26 points (11-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 32 minutes.
Turner posted a team-high-tying scoring total while finishing two rebounds shy of a double-double. Turner has scored at least 25 points with five or more rebounds on six occasions this year.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Dominates on defensive end
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Turner notched 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four blocks and three assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 112-107 loss to the Suns.
Turner struggled with his efficiency from the field and free-throw line, but he managed to leave a mark on the defensive end to salvage his night. The center has been ramping up his blocks production of late with no fewer than two rejections in any of his last eight appearances.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Returns with 30-point showing
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Turner (back) ended Monday's 132-119 loss to the Bucks with 30 points (11-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 36 minutes.
After missing the Pacers' last three games with a back issue, Turner returned with a flourish, leading the team in scoring while providing ample production as a shot blocker. Most encouragingly, Turner wasn't under a minutes limit, so fantasy managers that may have waited on activating him for Monday's game can now do so ahead of Wednesday's contest in Oklahoma City without any reservations.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Given green light
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Turner (back) will play in Monday's matchup with the Bucks.
Turner's three-game absence streak will end Monday as the 26-year-old has been ruled active for the contest. He should rejoin the starting five at his usual center spot and steal minutes from Isaiah Jackson, Goga Bitadze and James Johnson.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Listed as questionable
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Turner (back) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Bucks.
Turner has been sidelined for three straight games due to a back injury and is questionable to miss a fourth. Goga Bitadze (illness) is also questionable, so if both big men are ruled out, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would be candidates for increased roles.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Out again Saturday
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Turner (back) will not play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner will miss a third straight contest due to back spasms. However, coach Rick Carlisle expressed optimism that the issue isn't a long-term problem Friday, so fantasy managers should expect Turner to be back relatively soon. James Johnson, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze should continue to see expanded roles for as long as he is sidelined. Turner's next chance to play will come Monday in Milwaukee.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Considered questionable
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Turner (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Turner has missed two straight games due to back spasms. His status Saturday will depend on how he is feeling closer to tipoff. The likes of James Johnson, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze are among the options for increased run should he sit again.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Unavailable Friday
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Turner (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Atlanta, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Turner was a late scratch Wednesday due to back spasms, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game Friday. While coach Rick Carlisle is optimistic that Turner isn't dealing with a significant injury, it's not yet clear whether the 26-year-old will be available Saturday against Memphis. James Johnson, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze could see increased playing time once again Friday.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable against Atlanta
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Turner (back) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks.
Turner was a surprise scratch from the lineup Wednesday due to back spasms. However, it doesn't appear that he should miss extended time. James Johnson, Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze all saw increased minutes in Turner's absence and could again Friday if he sits.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Late scratch Wednesday
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Turner will not play in Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks due to back spasms.
Turner was slated to play and was listed in the starting lineup but will not suit up Wednesday due to back spasms. James Johnson will take his place in the starting five while Isaiah Jackson and Goga Bitadze are candidates to see more action with Aaron Nesmith (illness) and Oshae Brissett (hamstring) both sidelined. Turner's next chance to play will come Friday against Atlanta.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Double-double against Raptors
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Turner provided 18 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 31 minutes during Monday's 122-114 win over the Raptors.
The 26-year-old center delivered his 11th double-double of the season, and his fourth in the last 11 games, while once again being a force on the defensive end. Turner is third in the league in blocks per game with 2.1, and he's picked up the pace recently with multiple rejections in four of his last six contests, a stretch in which he's averaging 17.2 points, 8.3 boards, 2.3 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.0 threes while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Leads team in scoring
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Turner logged 34 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 131-130 win over the Clippers.
Turner had one of his best offensive performances of the year Saturday night, eclipsing the 30-point mark for the first time since November. The former Texas Longhorn is having a fantastic year overall, averaging career highs in points (16.7), rebounds (7.8) and field-goal percentage (54.8).
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Posts season-high six blocks
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Turner closed with 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and six blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 135-126 win over the Cavaliers.
Turner secured his third double-double of December and also set a new top mark on the season with six blocked shots. He's now reached double figures in scoring in three straight matchups, averaging 15.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 3.0 blocks over that short stretch.
