Pacers' Myles Turner Lands on Injury Report Ahead of Bulls Matchup

Ricardo Klein | 15 Hours Ago

Jan 4, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Pacers will look for their third consecutive win on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls; however, they could be without their star center, Myles Turner.

Turner is the newest player on the injury report and is listed as questionable due to an illness.

Pacers center Myles Turner is now on the injury report — questionable due to illness. https://t.co/rteZyA1vHk

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) January 8, 2025

Turner was a very late addition to the injury report after presumably waking up under the weather. The center hasn't missed a game since Nov. 18 and has been remarkably durable this campaign.

If he's unable to go, the Pacers could turn to Jarace Walker, Thomas Bryant, and Obi Toppin.

Turner has played more times than not this season. In 35 games, Turner has averaged 15.1 points per game, 7.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.1 blocks while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from three in 31.3 minutes.

The last time we saw Turner on the court, he was solid. In 31 minutes, he recorded 10 points on 57 percent shooting from the field, five rebounds, one assist, three blocks, and three steals.

The Packers have been one of the hottest teams lately, having won four of their last five games.

Turne is in his 10th season as a Pacer, and he's been with them in their highs and lows. The expectation for the Pacers is they'll get him some more help in the frontcourt, as the front office has a little less than a month to do just that.

The Pacers are viewed as one of the few teams that will be active as we approach the trade deadline; however, many other teams will also look to acquire one of their top players.

The more the Pacers win, the better, as it will prove to the organization that they have the top players to compete in the Eastern Conference.

Nonetheless, the Pacers are favorites in this game with a -6.5 spread. Indians will look for their 20th win of the season and their 10th win at home.

The Pacers are 11-14 against Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is ninth in the league with 28.0 assists per game, led by Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 8.8.

The Pacers have been playing a great ball in their last 10 games, recording a 7-3 record. Indiana is averaging 117.4 points, 45.1 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 6.7 steals, and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.9 points per game.

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