Myles Turner Questionable to Play Sunday
The Indiana Pacers have been without Myles Turner for the last six games, but he’s questionable to return Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, as per the NBA’s Injury Report. Turner has been sidelined by a left ankle injury.
Turner’s absence has caused a chain reaction in the Pacers’ lineup. Domantas Sabonis has been moved up to center, creating a vacancy at power forward. Edmond Sumner initially filled it; however, Justin Holiday has been moved up to power forward for the last three games, and Sumner has covered for Holiday at small forward. Sabonis and Holiday have continued to produce as usual, as they remain on track with their season averages. Sumner has been slightly more productive than usual, averaging 13.8 FanDuel Fantasy Points per game, bringing his season average up to 10.7.
The Pacers rely on Turner for his defensive presence, and opponents are taking it to them without Turner in the lineup. Indiana has given up 119 or more points in five of the six games without Turner.
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Pacers listed as 4.5 point underdogs against the Hawks on Sunday.