James Boyd: Rick Carlisle: “Myles (Turner) had another scan. The news is good. Doctors are seeing what that want to see. … The hope is that he can return at some point sooner than later.” #Pacers Added that Turner will ramp up some things soon.
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Keifer Sykes shot 2-for-9 in regulation, but when the overtime period came the undrafted rookie looked like a different player. Tied at 115, Sykes buried a deep 3-pointer to give Indiana the lead with 1:41 left in the extra frame. He came right back on the next play and scored a layup to extend the lead to five, and Indiana held on to secure back-to-back wins for the first time in over a month.
”Here’s a guy that’s proven he can bounce back from a rough start, and boy, did he ever,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “It was an amazing effort, amazing to watch.”
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Domantas Sabonis to miss significant time?
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle announced during his postgame press conference that Domantas Sabonis “has (a left) ankle sprain that’s probably going to be significant.” The two-time All-Star landed on Russell Westbrook’s foot while going after a rebound at the 4:54 mark of the fourth quarter, fell to the ground and immediately started writhing in pain.
The Pacers are seemingly out of the playoff picture, and sources indicate the team is looking to add shooting—but more importantly, pieces that fit coach Rick Carlisle’s system. That could give the Dallas Mavericks an edge, as Carlisle (and in turn the Pacers) may view his former team’s players higher than other franchises might.
Rick Carlisle was known as Finney-Smith’s biggest advocate in Dallas, sources said, and Indiana has been mentioned as a potential destination. League personnel are also monitoring the possibility Dallas waives Willie Cauley-Stein to create a roster spot for Marquese Chriss, who is on his third 10-day deal with the team.
James Boyd: T.J. Warren has exited the league’s health and safety protocols, per Rick Carlisle. #Pacers
