Freeman finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds across 11 minutes during Friday's 129-115 loss to Orlando.
Freeman suited up for the first time in the past 32 games, albeit for a brief appearance. With the Pacers' playoff future now set, there is a chance Freeman could remain in the rotation for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. Beyond that, he will likely spend the majority of his time spectating from the bench.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Available Tuesday
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Freeman (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against Portland.
The two-way player has overcome an illness and will be available off Indiana's bench Tuesday. However, Freeman hasn't appeared for the Pacers since the Jan. 8 win over Chicago, so it's not guaranteed he'll see the court against the Trail Blazers.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Feeling ill, iffy for Saturday
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Freeman is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks due to an illness.
The rookie second-round pick last saw NBA action Jan. 8 against the Bulls, so his potential absence Saturday likely won't have any impact on the Indiana rotation.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Used sparingly in loss
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Freeman accumulated one rebound and one block over three minutes during Tuesday's 122-111 loss to the Raptors.
Freeman barely saw the floor again Tuesday, having played more than 10 minutes only twice thus far. Despite dealing with a number of injuries, the Pacers have seen no reason to extend Freeman beyond a depth role. He has scored a total of just 20 points across 13 games, recording a season-high six points against the Rockets.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Back to bench Wednesday
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Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Far from surprising here, but Freeman will return to his regular bench with the return of Myles Turner to the starting lineup. Freeman is averaging 9.9 minutes per game in seven outings (one start) this season, so he's not expected to see heavy minutes off the bench with both Turner and Pascal Siakam managing most of the frontcourt minutes.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: First career start Monday
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Freeman is in the Pacers' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Raptors, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
With Myles Turner (calf) sidelined and backup big men James Wiseman (Achilles) and Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) done for the year, Freeman will make his first career start Monday. Freeman, the Pacers' second-round selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, has seen sparse playing time this season, but he has a chance to earn a bigger spot in the rotation with a solid outing Monday.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Helped to locker room
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Freeman needed assistance walking to the locker room during Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers after suffering an apparent right knee injury, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Freeman couldn't bend his knee much on his way off the floor and likely headed to the locker room for further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. Freeman finished the game with nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, an assist and a block across 16 minutes off the bench.
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Pacers' Enrique Freeman: Drafted by Indiana
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The Pacers selected Freeman with the No. 50 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Freeman spent five years at Akron before declaring for the NBA Draft. In 2023-24, he averaged 18.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.6 assists in 35 games. While Freeman has shown impressive rebounding abilities for a 6-foot-7 forward, there is no obvious path for playing time right out of the gate.
