FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • NBA.COM
Halftime Rewind: Pacers 56, Wizards 51 ' Indiana Pacers Halftime Rewind Looking to head into the All-Star break on a winning note, the Pacers took a 56-51 lead over the Washington Wizards into hal...
Terry Taylor - Joins starting five Wednesday Taylor will start Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Goga Bitadze was a late scratch due to a foot injury, so Taylor will end up making his second career start. The 22-year-old has averaged 10.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 20.6 minutes across 10 games since being called up from the G League in late January.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Late scratch before break Bitadze is a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a sore right foot, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Impact Bitadze wasn't previously on the injury report, so it's surprising to see him shelved. In his absence, the Pacers' depleted frontcourt becomes even thinner. That could lead to extra minutes for Jalen Smith and Tristan Thompson.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre' Bembry - Officially signs with Milwaukee Bembry signed a contract with the Bucks on Wednesday.
Impact Though Bembry hasn't played in a game since Feb. 8 after being waived by Brooklyn shortly after the trade deadline passed last week, the Bucks likely won't waste any time incorporating him into the rotation. Milwaukee is expected to be without all of Grayson Allen (hip), Pat Connaughton (finger) and George Hill (neck) for Thursday's game against the 76ers, so expect Bembry to have a role on the second unit in his Bucks debut. His path to consistent playing time will become tougher once the Bucks are closer to full strength on the wing.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
George Hill - Unavailable Thursday Hill (neck) is out Thursday against the 76ers.
Impact Hill will be sidelined for a ninth straight game heading into the All-Star break. He'll have more than a week to recover before the Bucks face the Nets on Feb. 26.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wesley Matthews - Probable vs. 76ers Matthews (toe) is probable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Impact With Grayson Allen (hip) doubtful, it's possible Matthews sees extra run during the Bucks' final game before the All-Star break. That said, Matthews has been struggling, shooting just 25.6 percent from the field for 2.3 points in 16.7 minutes across the past 12 games.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Allen - Unlikely to play Thursday Allen (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Impact Allen aggravated his hip injury during Tuesday's game against the Pacers, and it appears as though he'll be held out for the Bucks' final game prior to the All-Star break. If he's ultimately sidelined, Wesley Matthews (toe) and DeAndre' Bembry should see additional playing time.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
