2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
T.J. MCCONNELL #9 - POINT GUARD - INDIANA PACERS
11.5 PPG •
2.5 RPG •
4.0 APG
11.5 PPG
2.5 RPG
4.0 APG
What Individual Record Did T.J. McConnell Break? Indiana Pacers’ backup point guard excelled at a career-high level despite losing to the Charlotte Hornets.
Erupts for 30 points McConnell recorded 30 points (14-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-109 loss to the Hornets.
Impact McConnell couldn't find his shooting touch from downtown, but he hit just about every other shot from inside the arc to lead the Pacers' scoring attack. The Arizona product also turned in a strong effort on the defensive end, marking the first time since Nov. 27 that he's collected at least one steal and one block in a game. McConnell continues to provide plenty of value for fantasy managers, now averaging 18.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Miller's late free throws help Hornets beat the Pacers 113-109 and snap 8-game skid
Brandon Miller hit two free throws in the final seconds and finished with 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 113-109 win over the Indiana...3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.J. McConnell Tallies Career-High 30 Points Against the Hornets | Indiana Pacers
3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Strong production continues McConnell totaled 17 points (8-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Friday's 132-123 victory over the Bulls.
Impact McConnell was productive once again despite coming off the bench, scoring double-digits for the fifth consecutive game. Although his assist and steal numbers typically garner most of the attention, McConnell's ability to score the ball efficiently from the point guard position shouldn't be overlooked. He has shot at least 54 percent from the field in each of the past two seasons and is once again on track to replicate that, currently going at a career-best 56.2 percent across the first 23 games.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
T.J. McConnell Shows Off Strength for TOUGH And-1 at Bulls | Indiana Pacers
5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Cam Johnson scores 26 points, Nets beat the Pacers 99-90 to end a 3-game losing streak
Cam Johnson scored 26 points, Nic Claxton had 16 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 99-90 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streakDECEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong outing off bench in defeat McConnell totaled 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact McConnell once again provided a nice spark off the Indiana bench in Sunday's defeat, leading all bench players in assists while concluding as one of four Pacers with 15 or more points. McConnell has has recorded at least 15 points in three outings this year, posting at least 15 points, four rebounds and four assists for the first time. The guard has now reached double figures in scoring in six of his last eight contests.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers end 3-game skid, extend Wizards losing streak to 11 with 115-103 victory
Pascal Siakam scored 22 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and nine assists, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 115-103 victory over the Washingt...NOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Close to double-double in loss McConnell closed with 12 points (6-8 FG), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals across 21 minutes during Friday's 129-117 loss to the Bucks.
Impact McConnell extended his streak of games with double-digit points to three games, and four in his last five, while also ending just two assists away from what would've been his first double-double of the season. McConnell doesn't need to start to be reliable in most fantasy formats, and he remains one of the most productive second-unit guards in the league. The veteran is averaging 10.8 points, 5.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game across 10 bench appearances since the beginning of November.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Records five steals McConnell contributed 10 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 130-119 loss to the Raptors.
Impact This was McConnell's seventh career game with at least five steals. His workload isn't ideal for fantasy leagues, but he's still managed to return top-200 numbers in nine-category formats with averages of 9.2 points, 4.2 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 14 points off bench vs. Miami McConnell finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 124-111 loss to the Heat.
Impact McConnell tied with Pascal Siakam as the Pacers' third-leading scorer Friday behind Obi Toppin (21) and Tyrese Haliburton (18). It's the seventh time this season McConnell has reached double-digit points, though he scored just 10 points across his two prior outings. McConnell is averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per game this season.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday McConnell (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Impact McConnell will return to action following a one-game absence due to an illness. The veteran point guard has scored in double figures in six of eight appearances his season, averaging 9.8 points, 4.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 17.5 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Listed questionable again McConnell (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Impact McConnell could be in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to the illness. The questionable tag suggests the veteran floor general should be closer to a game-time call. McConnell is averaging 9.8 points and 4.1 assists per game across eight appearances off the bench in 2024-25.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday McConnell (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Impact McConnell has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a non-COVID illness. The veteran point guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Knicks.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against Charlotte McConnell is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to an illness.
Impact McConnell is in danger of missing his first game of the season Friday due to a non-COVID illness. If McConnell is downgraded to out, Ben Sheppard and Bennedict Mathurin are candidates to receive increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Mathurin's 20 leads balanced Pacers past Magic, 118-111
Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points, four teammates each had 17, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 118-111 on Wednesday nightNOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers nine dimes in loss McConnell closed with 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 125-118 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact McConnell did his thing Friday, providing adequate assist and steal numbers. With Andrew Nembhard sidelined due to a knee injury, McConnell was afforded a slightly longer leash. Should Nembhard continue to miss games, McConnell could be a sneaky addition, albeit offering value in only a couple of categories.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Plays season-low six minutes McConnell closed Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic with zero points (0-3 FG), one assist and one steal across six minutes.
Impact Coach Rick Carlisle went away from the veteran point guard Monday night, opting instead to give a bit more run to Ben Sheppard. McConnell played an average of 17.7 minutes in his previous three outings, and it will be interesting to see if he reclaims those minutes going forward.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. McConnell Beats Q1 Buzzer vs. 76ers 🔥 | Indiana Pacers
OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE
Turner scores 20 points, Pacers rally to beat Pistons 115-109, spoil Bickerstaff's debut
Myles Turner scored 20 points, Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin had 19 each and the Indiana Pacers rallied to beat Detroit 115-109 on Wednesday night, spoiling coach JOCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
