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McConnell and Turner came into this game as questionable, but Turner has been sidelined for their last seven games, so his absence doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Isaiah Jackson should play big minutes at center. McConnell will miss a second straight game, which will allow George Hill to fill the backup point guard role behind Andrew Nembhard.

McConnell was held out for Friday’s loss to the Pistons, with his absence freeing up rotation minutes for George Hill and Gabe York. Of the two, York would be in line to play more if McConnell is held out for the final game of the season.

McConnell has been the backup point guard behind Andrew Nembhard with Tyrese Haliburton out. If McConnell doesn’t play in this game, George Hill will likely fill the void at backup point guard, though he won’t be much of a streaming option.

Duarte, who exited Monday’s game against the Pistons prematurely, will miss a second straight contest with the sore ankle. His absence frees up rotation minutes for George Hill, but fantasy managers would be better served to add T.J. McConnell, as Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is also out.

McConnell will miss his second straight game with a sore back which means more opportunities for guys like George Hill and Chris Duarte to soak up some minutes off the bench. This should also mean additional workload for Andrew Nembhard.

Haliburton was a last-minute scratch for Saturday’s matchup against Detroit and will also miss the rematch on Monday as he continues to deal with a bruised left knee. Chris Duarte, George Hill and Andrew Nembhard should continue to gobble up the extra minutes in Haliburton’s absence.

The Pacers have ruled out three key rotation players for Saturday’s game in Haliburton, T.J. McConnell, and Myles Turner. The absences of the first two will open up minutes for George Hill, while Andrew Nembhard should see more time on the ball. Of the two, Nembhard is the better streaming option.

Hali joins Myles Turner and T.J. McConnell on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Detroit, which means George Hill, Andrew Nembhard and Chris Duarte could pick up some additional playing time.

If McConnell is sidelined, Andrew Nembhard and George Hill could absorb some PG minutes off the bench.

Haliburton being available for both ends of Indiana’s back-to-back despite the calf soreness is good news for the Pacers and fantasy managers. T.J. McConnell’s fantasy value won’t receive a boost, and George Hill won’t get a spot start since Haliburton has been cleared to play.