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T.J. McConnell - Limited minutes in starting role McConnell (hamstring) registered nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 15 minutes Friday in the Wizards' 131-118 loss to the Pacers.

Impact With Andrew Nembhard (back) sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set, McConnell -- who missed his second straight game due to a hamstring injury in Thursday's 112-105 loss to Washington -- picked up his first start of the season after being cleared to play. McConnell didn't end up taking on a typical starter's workload, as head coach Rick Carlisle held him out for the final 19 minutes of the contest while the 15-42 Pacers seemingly prioritized their positioning in the draft lottery over winning the game. Expect McConnell to move back into a backup role Sunday against the Mavericks if Nembhard is cleared to play.

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Ben Sheppard - Passive performance Friday Sheppard finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Friday's 131-118 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Sheppard continues to be largely underwhelming, despite the fact that his role appears relatively secure, something that can't be said for many of his teammates. In 13 games over the past month, he has averaged 7.5 points and .5 three-pointers in 18.0 minutes per contest. Although there is a chance he suits up on most nights moving forward, his overall ceiling is too low to warrant significant fantasy attention.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taelon Peter - Career-high four steals Peter notched 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and four steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 131-118 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Peter scored double digits for the third straight game, while also recording a career-high four steals. As Indiana continues to shuffle its rotation on a nightly basis, it appears as though Peter is currently in favor. However, keeping in mind that he is on a two-way contract, fantasy managers need to be prepared for random absences moving forward.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quenton Jackson - Pops for 21 points in loss Jackson racked up 21 points (8-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes during Friday's 131-118 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Jackson tallied at least 19 points for the third time in his past four appearances, continuing to provide Indiana with an offensive spark off the bench. While his recent production has been encouraging, being on a two-way contract, Jackson only has a limited number of games remaining. At best, he should be viewed as a possible streaming candidate, if and when his role is moderately significant.

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Pacers-Wizards Final Injury Update: Several players' status revealed The Indiana Pacers announced that Andrew Nembhard (back), T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Micah Potter and Kam Jones (back) will not play in Fri...

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Kam Jones - Starting Friday Jones will start Friday versus the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact This will be Jones' third start of the season and he'll be joined in the first unit by TJ McConnell, Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker and Jay Huff. As a starter this season, Jones has posted averages of 11.5 points, 7.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 triples per contest.

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T.J. McConnell - Starting Friday vs. Washington McConnell is in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.

Impact McConnell was cleared to play Friday after missing the Pacers' last two games due to a right hamstring injury, and he'll make his first start of the season due to the absence of Andrew Nembhard (back). McConnell's last start took place April 11 against the Magic, when he registered 12 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 21 minutes.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Thompson - Not playing Friday Thompson (two-way) is listed out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Thompson received 27 minutes in both of the Pacers' past two games, but because he's eligible to suit up for just 10 more contests at the NBA level over the rest of the season while he's signed to a two-way deal, Indiana will hold him out Friday in an afford to preserve some of his availability down the stretch. Fellow two-way player Quenton Jackson was inactive for Thursday's loss to Washington, but he'll suit up Friday and will likely end up absorbing most of Thompson's vacated minutes.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Nembhard - Not playing Friday Nembhard (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Nembhard's absence doesn't come as a surprise, given that he was listed initially listed as doubtful for the second leg of the Pacers' back-to-back set while managing a back injury. T.J. McConnell has been cleared to return Friday from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury, so he and Kam Jones (back) should both see elevated roles in Nembhard's absence. Nembhard's next opportunity to play is Sunday against Dallas.

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Micah Potter - Good to go Friday Potter (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Potter will shed his questionable tag due to an ankle sprain and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 27-year-old has averaged 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game over his last five appearances (one start). With Pascal Siakam (personal), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), Ivica Zubac (ankle) and Obi Toppin (foot) all sidelined, Potter may see a bump in minutes.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kam Jones - Cleared to play Friday Jones (back) is available for Friday's game against Washington, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder exited Thursday's loss to the Wizards early due to lower-back soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Andrew Nembhard (back) listed as doubtful, Jones is likely to see an uptick in minutes. Over his last six outings (two starts), the Marquette product has averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per contest.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McConnell - Will play Friday McConnell (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact McConnell has missed the Pacers' last two games due to right hamstring soreness. The veteran point guard has been given the green light to play in Friday's game, and he could have an expanded role in his return as Andrew Nembhard (back) is listed as doubtful. McConnell has averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 17.4 minutes per game since the new year.

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T.J. McConnell - Questionable Friday McConnell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact McConnell is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. With Andrew Nembhard (back) doubtful and Kam Jones (back) questionable, the Pacers may be shorthanded in the backcourt for the second leg of this back-to-back set against Washington. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson could see increased playing time if any of McConnell, Nembhard or Jones are ultimately ruled out.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Micah Potter - Questionable for Friday Potter (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Potter played through the ankle issue Thursday, but it's possible he could get hit with a maintenance day on the second leg of this back-to-back set. If Potter isn't able to give it a go, there will be more minutes available for Ethan Thompson and Ben Sheppard.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Wizards injury report Feb. 20: Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and more The Indiana Pacers will go head-to-head against the Washington Wizards for the final time this season on Friday night.

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