Walker isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 1 against the Bucks.
Walker started in Indiana's final two regular-season games but will head back to the bench due to the team's typical starters returning to action for the playoffs. Walker has averaged 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.1 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Getting start vs. Orlando
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Walker will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Walker will enter the starting lineup Friday since the Pacers will rest all five of their regular starters. Walker has averaged 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his previous three starts this season.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Solid display in 15 minutes
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Walker provided 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and three rebounds over 15 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 win over the Cavaliers.
Walker made the most of his cameo off the bench in this win, missing just one of his seven shots from the field and bringing energy on the glass as well. The Pacers will rest most of their starters in the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday against the Magic, so Walker is among the players who could end up having a sizable bump in minutes as a result.
Walker totaled 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes during Sunday's 125-120 victory over the Nuggets.
Obi Toppin got the start at power forward due to Pascal Siakam (elbow) being sidelined, but Walker took advantage of an uptick in minutes off the bench and delivered a decent output. Walker has played at least 20 minutes in five of his last six appearances off the bench, scoring in double digits five times over that stretch.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Fares well off bench
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Walker ended with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 111-109 win over Sacramento.
Myles Turner (illness) missed Monday's game, but he's considered day-to-day. Thomas Bryant drew the start in Turner's place, but Walker made a much bigger impact in the same amount of minutes (22). For now, it's unclear if Turner will be ready for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Solid output off bench Thursday
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Walker amassed 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 162-109 victory over the Wizards.
Walker was one of several bench players who made the most of the extended playing time in this 53-point win for the Pacers, and he finished with a solid line in his 25-minute cameo. Don't expect Walker to produce at this rate regularly, though. He's going to see decent minutes as a steady member of the second unit, but he's not likely to produce at a high level in most games. He's averaging only 5.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Not starting Wednesday
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Walker is not starting for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
As expected, Walker will return to his regular bench role since the Pacers will start their regular pairing of Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner in the frontcourt. Walker is averaging just 3.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.1 minutes over 10 games since the All-Star break.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Iffy for Wednesday
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Walker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas.
Walker presumably sustained the right ankle sprain during Monday's overtime win over Minnesota, during which he limped to the bench after an awkward landing, per Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis. If the 21-year-old forward is sidelined Wednesday, Ben Sheppard and Obi Toppin could see a bump in minutes.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Back in starting lineup Monday
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Walker is in Indiana's starting lineup against Minnesota on Monday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Walker has been a healthy scratch for the Pacers' last three games, but the 2023 first-round pick will make his third start of the season Monday due to the absences of Myles Turner (hip), Pascal Siakam (personal) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle). Walker's last start was March 6 against the Hawks, and he finished that game with eight points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Returning to bench Saturday
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Walker is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Walker made his second start of the season Thursday against the Hawks and finished with eight points, seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 25 minutes. Even with Tyrese Haliburton (hip) missing a second straight game, Walker will come off the bench Saturday while Ben Sheppard enters the Pacers' starting five.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Getting chance to start
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Walker is starting Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Walker is set to make his second start of the season after being recalled from the G League on Monday. He'll presumably be in line for a healthy workload with Bennedict Mathurin on the mend from a sprained left wrist.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Cleared from injury report
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Walker (back) is not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.
Walker missed Indiana's final game before the All-Star break with a back injury, but he's been cleared to return Thursday. The 2023 first-rounder should return to a reserve role against Memphis, but he's struggled to the tune of 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 12.2 minutes per game through his last eight outings.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Iffy against Washington
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Walker (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Despite being healthy, Walker hasn't played in two of the last six games for the Pacers and might be trending toward missing the team's final game before the NBA All-Star break with back soreness. The 21-year-old forward hasn't played much this season at 16.6 minutes per contest but has put up career-high numbers across the board for Indiana with 6.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting a career-best 45.8 percent from the floor.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Leads Indiana's bench in loss
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Walker notched 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 127-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Walker led the Pacers' bench in scoring, but he couldn't find his rhythm from beyond the arc in the loss. Despite struggles from three-point range Tuesday, the 21-year-old is still on pace to shoot 40.2 percent from downtown on 2.6 attempts per contest. The second-year pro has received fairly inconsistent playing time this season, though he has provided a valuable spark off the bench, averaging career-high numbers across the board.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Scores in double figures
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Walker finished Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Bucks with 11 points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and three steals across 16 minutes.
For the first time in his career, Walker has scored in double figures in four straight games. During that stretch, Walker has averaged 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 21.1 minutes. He clearly has upside, but the minutes aren't where his fantasy managers would like for them to be.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Hands out season-high five assists
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Walker finished Friday's 142-105 loss to the Celtics with 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five assists and two steals over 28 minutes.
Walker's 15 points and season-high five assists offered the Pacers a lift off the bench in Friday's blowout defeat, with the former figure falling just two points short of the forward's season-high 17 points that were posted back during a Nov. 6 win over Orlando. Walker has seen minutes in the 20s in only seven of his last 13 appearances, a period in which he's averaging 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 19.0 minutes. The 21-year-old former No. 8 overall pick has yet to carve out a consistent role off Indiana's bench during his second season, but Walker does present a short-term boost in fantasy value while Obi Toppin's (ankle) status remains up in the air for Sunday's meeting with Boston.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Showcases quick hands
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Walker provided 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and five steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 130-106 loss to Detroit.
Walker was one of two Pacer bench players to score in double figures, but his largest contribution took place on the defensive end. He accounted for five of his team's nine steals after failing to record a steal in his previous two games entering the day. This was a solid all-around showing for the Houston product, who was averaging 4.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last seven games prior to Friday's outburst.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Non-factor in win Wednesday
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Walker posted two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 121-114 win over Portland.
Walker failed to score in just 10 minutes, continuing his recent poor play. After moving into the starting lineup almost two weeks ago, Walker's role has regressed over the past four games. In that time, he has averaged 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game. At this point, it appears the Pacers are comfortable getting the ball out of his hands.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Iffy for Friday
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Walker is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks due to an illness.
The Pacers are depleted in terms of their wing depth, and the potential absence of Walker doesn't help the team's cause. Andrew Nembhard (knee) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle) are out, while Ben Sheppard (oblique) is questionable as well. Quenton Jackson would be in line to start if both Walker and Sheppard are sidelined.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Best outing of season off bench
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Walker chipped in 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and two steals over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 victory over the Magic.
Walker provided a big spark off Indiana's bench in a winning effort, putting forth his best outing of the young season while leading all bench players in Wednesday's contest in scoring and rebounds. Walker set season-high marks in both scoring and rebounds, and he has reached double figures in scoring in two outings this year. Walker has hauled in at least five boards in two straight contests off the bench.
