Turner contributed 12 points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes during Friday's 111-104 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Turner couldn't find any rhythm on the offensive end, missing several key baskets as the Pacers gave up a double-digit lead. In fact, Turner failed to hit a three-pointer for the first time since the opening round against the Bucks. With the series now all square, Turner will need to rediscover his form ahead of what promises to be a series-defining Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Monday.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Not listed on injury report
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Turner (illness) has been cleared to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
Turner dealt with an illness during Game 3, which cast some doubt on whether he'd be able to play Friday in Game 4. However, the veteran big man will be available for Indiana as the team looks to take a commanding 3-1 lead over Oklahoma City. Turner has played well in the NBA Finals up to this point, averaging 13.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor and 28.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Fending off illness
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Turner was dealing with an illness during Wednesday's 116-107 win over Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. Turner tallied nine points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five blocks, two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 30 minutes.
While Turner was feeling under the weather Wednesday, the illness didn't affect his workload, as he played 30 minutes for the first time since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. While Turner may be held out of Thursday's practice, per Collier, the issue doesn't seem to be of major concern at this point. Wednesday's contest marked Turner's ninth game with at least five blocks this season, and his second of the playoffs. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Turner's health ahead of Friday's Game 4.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Blocks three shots Thursday
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Turner contributed 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and three blocks over 28 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Despite both teams opting to play small at times, Turner still managed to have a tangible impact on the game, blocking three shots for the third time in the past four games. Turner has been relatively consistent throughout the playoffs, providing the Pacers with a reliable defensive anchor. Now leading the NBA Finals 1-0, Indiana will look to take control of the series when the two teams meet again Sunday.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Limited in Game 6 win
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Turner chipped in 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two rebounds across 21 minutes during Saturday's 125-108 win over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Turner battled foul trouble, liming him to just 21 minutes. Despite being a non-factor, Indiana was still able to get it done, moving through to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years. Turner has been relatively consistent throughout the postseason, averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks over the past 11 games. Oklahoma City will trot out a sizeable lineup, meaning Turner will be called upon to shoulder even more, especially on the defensive end.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Rough night Thursday
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Turner notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 24 minutes during Thursday's 111-94 loss to New York in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Despite blocking three shots for the second consecutive game, Turner was far from impressive, cobbling together his worst performance of the postseason. After having scored double digits in 11 straight games, Turner was limited to just five points on 2-for-3 shooting from the field. Indiana was never really in the fight in this one, with its starting five basically non-existent. Turner will look to turn things around Saturday in Indiana, where the Pacers will try to wrap up the series and avoid a Game 7.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Modest performance in Game 1 win
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Turner posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime victory over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Turner scored double-digit points for the eighth straight game, although his supporting numbers were just serviceable, at best. Prior to Wednesday, Turner had blocked 12 shots in his previous four games, something the coaching staff would welcome with open arms moving forward. If he can play more of a prominent role on the defensive end, that will go a long way to helping Indiana assert its dominance. The two teams will meet again in New York on Friday.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Blocks four shots Tuesday
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Turner posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and four blocks across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 victory over Cleveland in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner blocked at least four shots for the fourth time this postseason, anchoring the Pacers' defense to perfection. Although his offensive output was somewhat underwhelming, for the most part, Turner has provided adequate production on both ends of the floor, scoring at least 15 points in seven of the past 10 games. Indiana will now move on to face either the Knicks or the Celtics in the Conference Finals.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Nears double-double in win
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Turner notched 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 22 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 win over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner helped set the tone for the Pacers in Game 4, scoring 20 points in 22 minutes and finishing with a game-high seven rebounds. The veteran big man is enjoying a productive postseason, averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.6 blocks per game across the eight contests prior to Sunday's win.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Puts up 15 points Friday
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Turner supplied 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Friday's 126-104 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner was limited to just seven shots and scored nearly half of his total point haul from the free-throw line, but overall, his impact was limited. The big man had to exit the game briefly in the third quarter due to an apparent injury, but Turner didn't show effects of being injured or limited down the stretch, so he shouldn't be in danger of missing Game 4 on Sunday. Turner has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five playoff appearances, but he's recorded just one double-double over that stretch.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Checks back into game Friday
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Turner (foot) has checked back into Friday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner exited the game after a fall due to an apparent foot injury, but he returned quickly and checked back into the game only a few minutes after departing. The big man should handle his regular workload in the frontcourt if he stays healthy.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Headed to locker room
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Turner suffered a hard fall and went straight to the locker room during the third quarter of Friday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Turner was seen limping once he got off the court, and it seemed as if he was unable to put any weight on one of his feet. This is certainly concerning, as Turner has been one of the best players for Indiana in the playoffs. If he doesn't return, Thomas Bryant and Obi Toppin would be in line to see more minutes in the frontcourt alongside Pascal Siakam.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Strong line in win
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Turner racked up 23 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 victory over Cleveland in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
According to StatMuse, Turner joined Jermaine O'Neal as the only Pacers to record 23 points, eight rebounds and five blocks in a postseason game. Siakam has been excellent for Indiana, posting averages of 17.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.6 blocks across seven playoff outings.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Double-double with two blocks
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Turner totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 33 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner was fantastic on both ends of the floor, despite scoring just 13 points. He and Tyrese Haliburton combined for nine defensive counters, paving the way for what some might consider an improbable victory over the favored Cavaliers. The two teams will meet Tuesday for Game 2, when the Pacers will have an opportunity to take a stranglehold on the series.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Sniffs double-double in win
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Turner closed Tuesday's 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 21 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT) and nine rebounds over 43 minutes.
Turner supplied 20-plus points for the second consecutive contest, helping lead Indiana past Milwaukee in five games. The big man finished as the Pacers' second-leading scorer Tuesday, and he also grabbed at least six rebounds for the first and only time in the first round. Turner averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.6 assists across 32.2 minutes per game in the opening round.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Leads Indiana in victory
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Turner closed with 23 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four blocks and three assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's 129-103 victory over the Bucks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Turner delivered a bounce-back performance in Game 4, helping the Pacers take a 3-1 series lead after shooting 1-for-9 from the field in Game 3. The big man led Indiana with a team-high mark in scoring and a game-best four blocks Sunday. Turner has recorded multiple swats in three of four first-round games thus far. He has averaged 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 2.0 assists across 29.5 minutes per game this series.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Scores 15 points in Game 2
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Turner notched 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 win over the Bucks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Pacers hold a 2-0 series lead over the Bucks, and Turner has been terrific in the frontcourt. Through two games, the veteran center holds averages of 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers while shooting 59.1 percent from the field.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Four rejections against Milwaukee
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Turner totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 117-98 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 29-year-old center dominated at the rim, recording multiple rejections for the sixth time in seven April appearances. Turner is averaging 17.1 points, 6.0 boards, 3.6 blocks, 2.4 threes and 1.3 assists on the month, and his defensive presence will likely be a difference-maker for Indiana if the team advances to the next round.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Removed from injury report
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Turner (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Turner did not play in Friday's loss to the Magic due to a knee injury, but he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. It's possible that his playing time will limited as the Pacers are locked in as the fourth seed in the East.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Out Friday
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Turner has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic due to right knee injury management.
The Pacers' entire starting lineup will take a seat for the second half of this back-to-back set. In Turner's absence, Obi Toppin and Thomas Bryant are candidates for increased roles. It's unclear if Turner will return to action for Sunday's regular-season finale in Cleveland.
