Pacers' Jarace Walker: Questionable to play Sunday
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Walker (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against Miami.
Walker exited Friday's game versus the Clippers to be evaluated for a concussion and didn't return. Fortunately, it appears the 22-year-old avoided a head injury, although he's still in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of a lower-back bruise. If Walker doesn't play Sunday, Kobe Brown will likely replace him in the starting lineup.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Leaves early with concussion
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Walker (concussion) won't return to Friday's game against the Clippers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports. He finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in four minutes.
Walker landed hard on his head on a dunk attempt with 7:48 remaining in the first quarter and checked out of the game 11 seconds to be evaluated for a concussion. Indiana's decision to shut Walker down for the night likely indicates that he sustained a concussion, putting the third-year forward in jeopardy of missing the Pacers' next game Sunday versus the Pacers. Kobe Brown started the second half in Walker's place, and both Brown and Jalen Slawson could be in line for extra playing time if Walker ends up missing further action.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Questionable to return Friday
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Walker is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Clippers.
Walker appeared to hit his head early in the opening quarter and is in the locker room being evaluated for a concussion. If the 22-year-old forward is unable to return, Kobe Brown and Obi Toppin will likely help pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Heading to locker room
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Walker exited Friday's game against the Clippers due to an apparent head injury, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Walker appeared to land hard on his head after a dunk. If the 22-year-old can't return, he will finish with five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-0 FT), one rebound and one assist in four minutes.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Scores 15 points in loss
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Walker ended with 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 loss to the Lakers.
Walker's play this season has been a bright spot in what's otherwise been a lost season for the Pacers. The third-year forward is ending the season on a strong run and has scored in double digits in each of his last eight games, averaging 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in that span. Furthermore, Walker is averaging 14.9 points, 7.2 boards and 3.8 assists per game since the All-Star break while starting in each of his 18 appearances and averaging 31.5 minutes per game. Look for Walker to remain in the starting lineup in the final weeks of the regular season amid what has been a career-best season for him.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Stuffs stat sheet in loss Sunday
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Walker finished with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block across 30 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 loss to the Bucks.
Walker continued to produce offensively, and the third-year forward has emerged as a reliable presence for the Pacers on both ends of the court this season. He's scored in double digits in all but two of his 13 appearances since the All-Star break, and he's taken advantage of the increased volume he's had of late. Walker has attempted at least 10 shots in all but three of his outings since the break, and although he's shooting under 45.0 percent from the field, that uptick in opportunity should boost his fantasy floor in most formats.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Just misses double-double
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Walker posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 101-92 loss to the Knicks.
Walker continues to produce for the Pacers, coming close to what would've been his fourth double-double of the year. Even when Pascal Siakam (knee) returns, Walker appears to be solidified as a starter. Walker has started 13 consecutive games, during which he has averaged 15.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 31.2 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Will play Tuesday
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Walker (ankle/back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Walker was initially listed as probable due to a right ankle sprain and mid-back soreness, though he'll shed that tag and suit up Tuesday. Over his last five appearances, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 29.0 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Probable for Tuesday
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Walker is probable for Tuesday's game against the Kings due to a right ankle sprain and mid-back soreness.
Walker tallied 14 points during Sunday's matchup against Portand but evidently emerged from the game a bit banged up. Even so, he appears on track to play Tuesday in Sacramento.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Solid effort in loss
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Walker logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
Even with Indiana getting some regular starters back recently, Walker continues to play a consistent role and put up solid numbers across the board. Since Jan. 21, Walker has appeared in 18 of Indiana's 19 games (14 starts), averaging 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 29.1 minutes.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Career-high 14 boards in loss
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Walker finished Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Wizards with 19 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 30 minutes.
Walker did not have the most efficient night from the field and committed five turnovers, but the third-year pro put together a strong stat line during Thursday's loss. He led the Pacers in points, rebounds and assists, and his 14 boards were a career high. Walker should continue to operate in an expanded role in the absence of Johnny Furphy, the latter of whom will miss the rest of the regular season due to a torn right ACL.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Paces Indiana in victory
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Walker finished Wednesday's 115-110 win over the Nets with 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 32 minutes.
Walker returned to action Wednesday after missing the front end of this back-to-back set due to an illness. The third-year forward saw an increased role in the win, as the Pacers were without multiple key contributors. Walker racked up a game-high 23 points, reaching the 20-point threshold for the fifth time this season. The 22-year-old has logged 20-plus minutes in 13 straight appearances and should continue to see meaningful playing time while Indiana begins looking toward the future.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Late addition to injury report
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Walker (illness) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Walker is dealing with an illness and was an extremely late addition to the injury report. If he's unable to go Tuesday, Ben Sheppard, Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson would be candidates for increased playing time. Walker has averaged 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 27.8 minutes per contest over his last five games (two starts).
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Not starting vs. Milwaukee
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Walker won't start Friday's game against the Bucks.
Pascal Siakam will return to action after resting during Tuesday's loss to Utah. As a result, Walker will come off the bench. Over his last 10 outings with the second unit, the 22-year-old forward has averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per contest.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Entering first unit
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Walker is starting Tuesday's game against Utah, per Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com.
With Pascal Siakam catching a breather, Walker is joining the first unit and should see considerable usage. Walker has averaged 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 26.9 minutes per tilt over his last five games as a starter.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Coming off bench Monday
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Walker is not part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Houston.
The Pacers are going with a bit more size Monday to help counter a big Rockets frontcourt, deploying Jay Huff in the first unit. Across his last six appearances off the bench, Walker has averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.2 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Paces Indiana in loss
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Walker chipped in 13 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-78 loss to the Pistons.
With multiple key contributors sidelined in the second leg of Indiana's back-to-back set, Walker got the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 1. While the 22-year-old forward struggled with efficiency in the blowout loss, he still finished as Indiana's leading scorer. Walker has scored in double figures in four of the Pacers' last five games, averaging 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.0 minutes per tilt during that span.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Starting Saturday
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Walker will start Saturday versus Detroit.
Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy and Jay Huff will join Walker in the first unit for Saturday's game. In 12 starts this season, Walker has registered averages of 11.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 triples per contest.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Back to bench Wednesday
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Walker is coming off the bench Wednesday against the Nuggets, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
The Pacers are instead rolling with Ben Sheppard in the first unit. Walker has averaged 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 24.7 minutes per contest across nine games off the bench this season.
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Pacers' Jarace Walker: Starting vs. Cleveland
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Walker will start Monday against the Cavaliers.
The 22-year-old forward will return to the first unit Monday, pushing Ben Sheppard to the bench. In his previous 11 starts this season, Walker averaged 11.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 29.6 minutes per contest.
