Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Scores nine points in spot start
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Furphy registered nine points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 142-116 loss to the Heat.
Furphy received his first start of the season, scoring nine points for the second straight game. Furphy has now played at least 18 minutes in five straight games, an indication that he could be utilized a little more, if and when the Pacers throw in the towel, so to speak. Aaron Nesmith (knee) returned from an 18-game absence and will likely move back into the starting lineup at some point in the near future. There is no reason to go and add Furphy, although he is a name to monitor as the silly season approaches in February and March.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Starting vs. Miami
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Furphy is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The Pacers continue to tweak their lineup, and Furphy will get the nod in the second leg of this back-to-back set in place of Quenton Jackson. Furphy is averaging 3.8 points and 2.3 boards per game across 12 regular-season appearances. This will be his first start of the campaign.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Good to go Monday
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Furphy (ankle) will play Monday against Boston.
The Pacers listed Furphy as questionable after his best game of the season Saturday against the Pelicans -- he had 18 points and two rebounds over 23 minutes. T.J. McConnell (knee) is sidelined Monday, so there are some minutes up for grabs in Indiana.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Nursing ankle sprain
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Furphy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Furphy is coming off his best performance of the season in a 128-109 loss to the Pelicans on Saturday, when he tallied 18 points and two rebounds over 23 minutes. However, he appears to have sprained his left ankle during that game, which puts him in jeopardy of missing the front end of the Pacers' back-to-back set Monday. His potential absence would mean more rotational minutes would be available for Garrison Matthews and Jarace Walker.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Scores season-high 18 points
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Furphy had 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and two rebounds in 23 minutes during Saturday's 128-109 loss to New Orleans.
Furphy made the most of his minutes off the bench Saturday, but this was an outlier compared to his previous performances. Prior to this 18-point game, Furphy's previous season-high marks were five points, four rebounds and 23 minutes. Furphy isn't expected to score at this rate in upcoming games.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Upgraded to available
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Furphy (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Denver, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy is suiting up for the first time since Nov. 3 due to a sprained ankle. His return could slightly cut into the playing time of Garrison Mathews and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the second unit. Furphy is averaging 12.3 minutes per contest through three appearances.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Lands questionable tag
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Furphy (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Furphy has a chance to appear for the first time since Nov. 3 due to a sprained ankle. His return could slightly eat into the playing time of Garrison Mathews and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl off the bench.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Back with parent club
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The Pacers recalled Furphy (ankle) from the G League's Noblesville Boom on Saturday.
Furphy was initially assigned to the Boom earlier Saturday, but he's back with the parent club. The second-year pro is dealing with an ankle injury and will not play Saturday against the Bulls, so his next chance to return is Monday against the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Another absence coming
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Furphy (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Furphy is on the shelf for a ninth game in a row with an ankle sprain. Unless Indiana offers up an update on his health, Furphy can be deemed doubtful for Monday's clash with Detroit. Jarace Walker remains a worthy short-term fantasy option in deep leagues until the Pacers get healthier.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Sidelined yet again
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Furphy (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
This will mark the eighth straight game on the shelf for Furphy. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Another absence coming
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Furphy (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Toronto.
A left ankle sprain continues to plague Furphy, who is set for a sixth consecutive absence Saturday. The forward can be considered doubtful for game action, including Monday against Detroit, until the Pacers update his return timetable. In the meantime, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should continue to soak up meaningful minutes in the depleted Indiana rotation.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Out at least five games
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Furphy is set to miss at least the next five games for the Pacers, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.
Pacers' head coach Rick Carlisle said that Furphy will miss the Pacers' upcoming four-game road trip, and that his absence could extend beyond that, so it sounds like he's dealing with a relatively severe ankle sprain. Cody Martin and Ben Sheppard figure to split most of Furphy's minutes while he's out.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Doesn't return vs. Milwaukee
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Furphy (ankle) didn't return to Monday's 117-115 loss to the Bucks. He finished with three points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 13 minutes.
Furphy fell on a drive to the basket in the fourth quarter and sprained his left ankle. It's worth noting that he was later spotted exiting the locker room on crutches, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. The second-year swingman's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nets. If he's unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Ben Sheppard and Taelon Peter are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Unlikely to return Monday
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Furphy left Monday's game against the Bucks due to a left ankle sprain and is doubtful to return, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.
The Pacers haven't been able to catch a break with the health of the backcourt, as Quenton Jackson (hamstring) and now Furphy both picked up or aggravated injuries during Monday's clash. Furphy left the game in the fourth quarter after falling on a drive to the basket, per Golden. It'll be up to RayJ Dennis and Taelon Peter to fill in down the stretch.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Good to go Monday
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Furphy (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Furphy will shake off his probable tag due to a bone bruise on his left foot and suit up in his second consecutive game. During his return to action in Saturday's win over the Warriors, the second-year swingman posted five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Available Saturday
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Furphy (foot) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy will shed his probable tag and return from a four-game absence due to a left foot bone bruise. The second-year swingman could see an increased role off the bench Saturday with Andrew Nembhard (shoulder), Bennedict Mathurin (toe), T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and Obi Toppin (foot) sidelined.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Won't play vs. Atlanta
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Furphy (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Furphy is set to have a four-game absence with a bone bruise in his foot following Friday. He has a short turnaround if he wants to suit up Saturday against the Warriors. Fantasy managers can turn to Jarace Walker for an appealing streaming option in the injury-riddled Indiana rotation.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Gets questionable tag
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Furphy (foot) has been listed questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Furphy has a chance to end a three-game absence with a bone bruise in his foot. It's possible the forward will eventually carve out a role, given how shorthanded the Pacers are, but fantasy managers can likely find better streaming options if Furphy is available Friday.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Ruled out Sunday
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Furphy (foot) has been ruled out Sunday against the Timberwolves, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.
Furphy will miss both legs of the team's back-to-back set due to left foot soreness. The second-year forward logged just one minute of action in the Pacers' regular-season opener, so his absence should not change much in the rotation.
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Ruled out Saturday
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Furphy (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Furphy won't suit up against the Grizzlies due to left foot soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Timberwolves. The second-year swingman logged just one minute in Thursday's season-opening double-overtime loss to the Thunder, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.
