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Turner may sit out for the second leg of Indiana’s back-to-back set, and this could be a precautionary absence. If he doesn’t go, expect Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin to fill in at center.

Walker has played a larger role off the bench recently, which is what he should see once again in this game. His availability means that Obi Toppin won’t play a larger role, but Walker isn’t a player worth rostering in standard leagues at this point.

Sheppard will miss a second straight game after injuring his oblique during Monday’s game against the Heat. With Jarace Walker (illness) available, he and Quenton Jackson (who started on Wednesday), are the players who will absorb the minutes that would have gone to Sheppard. Neither offers an exceptionally high streaming ceiling.

Sheppard has missed the team’s last two games, while Walker was able to play through this illness in their last game. Sheppard should return to his spot in the starting unit if he is available, which would push Quenton Jackson to the bench. Walker’s potential absence would open up extra minutes for Obi Toppin

Walker and Furphy were initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, with the status of the former being far more impactful. With Ben Sheppard (oblique) ruled out, Walker likely remains in the starting lineup for another game. However, he’s a risky deep-league streamer in this spot. As for Furphy, he isn’t guaranteed rotation minutes, so there’s no need to stream him.

Sheppard was injured during Monday’s game against Miami and will not play on Wednesday. His absence likely keeps Jarace Walker in the starting lineup, but the second-year forward offers minimal fantasy value.

With Myles Turner and Ben Sheppard joining Indiana’s growing list of injuries for this game, Walker got the first start of his career. Unfortunately, despite getting 25 minutes, things didn’t go that well for the former top ten pick. Walker wasn’t productive in the box score, and they were outscored by 17 minutes when he was on the floor. After spending most of his first season in the G-League, year two hasn’t been great early on for Walker. Obi Toppin ended up being far more productive in 31 minutes off the bench, and he should be considered as a better fantasy option moving forward, especially if Turner remains out in Houston on Wednesday.

With Myles Turner and Ben Sheppard both sidelined for this game, Walker and Freeman will both get the first starts of their careers. Indiana’s rotation will be pretty different due to the number of injuries, and there should be plenty of minutes for both players.

One night after scoring 34 points in a win over the Heat, Turner will sit out Indiana’s second game in as many days. Given the Pacers’ lack of depth at center, Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker may be asked to play out of position. Toppin is the likely starter, making him a slightly safer streaming option.

Turner poured in a game-high 34 points in Sunday’s win over Miami, but he’s in danger of missing the second half of Indiana’s back-to-back set. If he’s unable to go, Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin could see more run.