Turner left Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics due to a back injury but was cleared to return for the second half, Tony East of SI.com reports. He finished with eight points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes in the loss.
Turner's performance indicates that his back injury slowed him down, as he wasn't much of a factor in the 105-102 loss. The Texas product also contended with foul trouble, which limited his ability to be aggressive. Turner will now shift his attention to the offseason after his squad was swept by Boston in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Strong double-double in loss
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Turner racked up 22 points (9-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Turner was one of the players who needed to step up offensively in Game 3, and he delivered another solid stat line, but the Pacers crumbled down the stretch and had to settle for another loss. Turner posted his second double-double of the series, and he's scored at least 15 points in all but one of his last six playoff contests.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Annulled in Game 2 defeat
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Turner had eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Turner had issues with foul trouble all game long, and that was the main reason why he was limited to just 24 minutes -- his second-lowest mark in the current playoff run. Turner also snapped his streak of games with double-digit points at six, and he'll aim to bounce back in Game 3 on Saturday.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Posts massive line
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Turner chipped in 23 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
This was Turner's highest scoring game since May 6, and this was his sixth game of the postseason with at least 20 points. Turner has really elevated his game in the playoffs, as he's averaging 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 blocks through 14 games.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Hits four threes in Game 5
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Turner contributed 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in Tuesday's 121-91 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner was responsible for four of the Pacers' 12 three-point makes Tuesday, his most in the postseason since Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against the Bucks. He extended his streak of two-plus blocks to three games but committed a team-high four turnovers. Turner is averaging 17.6 points on 49.3 percent shooting (including 45.3 percent on 3.8 3PA/G), 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game in the postseason.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Double-doubles, swats three shots
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Turner notched 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 35 minutes during Friday's 111-106 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Turner made his presence felt on both ends of the court Friday, tying his playoff-high mark in blocks while recording his first double-double of the current playoff run. The Pacers need Turner to continue making a two-way impact if they're going to turn things around in the series, especially considering how depleted the Knicks are in the frontcourt with Julius Randle (shoulder), Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and OG Anunoby (hamstring) all out for Game 4.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Leading scorer in Game 1 defeat
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Turner tallied 23 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 35 minutes in Monday's 121-117 loss to New York in Game 1 of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Turner did all he could to help Indiana to a road victory in Game 1 against New York, leading the club in scoring to go along with a team-high-tying pair of threes while ending as the lone Pacer with 20 or more points in the losing effort. Turner bounced back well after a pair of low-scoring outings in the final two games of the first-round series, posting his fourth game of the postseason with at least 20 points. Indiana will hope for a similar performance from Turner offensively in Game 2, and he may need to improve his presence on the glass to help the Pacers own the battle on the boards.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Leads from deep in balanced Game 4
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Turner posted 29 points (10-17 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 2-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks over 38 minutes in Sunday's 126-113 win over the Bucks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Turner continued his strong performance in the series against Milwaukee, taking advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) by putting together another well-rounded outing to help Indiana to a commanding 3-1 series lead. Turner led all players in Sunday's contest in threes made while leading the Pacers in scoring, rebounds and blocks in a near double-double showing. Turner has been dominant all series, posting at least 20 points and seven rebounds in three of his four postseason outings.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Nears double-double as top scorer
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Turner notched 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal over 41 minutes in Friday's 121-118 overtime win over Milwaukee in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Turner led all Indiana players in scoring and shots made from deep while ending one rebound shy of a double-double to boost the Pacers to a thrilling overtime victory to take a series lead against the Bucks. Turner has posted at least 15 points and seven rebounds in all three first-round games, connecting on three or more threes in every outing so far in the series.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Posts 22/7/6 line in victory
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Turner produced 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 victory over the Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Turner's value for the Pacers can't be understated, as the veteran consistently provides solid interior support. Interestingly, his exposure in fantasy contests is very low, making him one of the most underrated centers in the playoff bracket. Although players like Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson challenged Turner for playing time in the regular season, neither of the backups saw any playing time in Indiana's Game 2 win.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Perfect from line in 20-10 outing
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Turner notched 22 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes in Sunday's 117-115 win over Miami.
Turner led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while shooting a perfect mark from the free-throw line and posting a team-high-tying scoring total in the lone double-double outing for the Pacers. Turner connected on eight or more free throws for the second time this season while tying a season-high mark in rebounds in the win. He has now recorded at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in six contests this year.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Efficient night in return Friday
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Turner racked up 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 126-112 win over the Thunder.
Turner returned to the Pacers' lineup Friday after missing Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right finger sprain. He played just 16 minutes Friday, but he should see more action over the last four games of the regular season with the Pacers battling to avoid placement in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Since the All-Star break, Turner is averaging 15.9 points on 50.2 percent shooting (including 39.6 percent from three), 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.1 blocks over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Expected to play Friday
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Turner, who's officially listed as questionable due to a finger injury, is expected to play Friday against the Thunder, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Turner missed Wednesday's loss in Brooklyn due to the right finger sprain he suffered in the game prior, but he's on track to return Friday. In March (19 games), Turner averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.2 assists in 26.9 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Iffy against Thunder
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Turner (finger) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Oklahoma City.
Turner is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a sprained finger. If Turner is ruled out against the Thunder, Jalen Smith will likely draw another start.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Won't play Wednesday
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Turner (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Turner will miss Wednesday's game after spraining his right second finger in Monday's win over Brooklyn. His absence should open up a spot on the top unit for Jalen Smith, who started the second half of Monday's game following Turner's departure. Isaiah Jackson should also gain a foothold in the rotation as Smith's primary backup. Turner's next chance to play will come Friday against the Thunder.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Questionable for Wednesday
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Turner (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Turner suffered a finger injury during Monday's win over the Nets, and despite X-rays coming back negative, the big man went to see a hand specialist Tuesday. It appears that meeting went okay, as Turner has a chance to suit up Wednesday, but if the Pacers' starting center has to miss time, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would be the primary beneficiaries.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Visiting hand specialist
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Turner (finger) is scheduled to visit a hand specialist Tuesday before his status for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn is determined, Andy Sweeney of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Though X-rays on the finger Turner injured in Monday's 133-111 win over the Nets returned negative and he's been diagnosed with a sprain, Carlisle noted Tuesday that the center's ability to play moving forward will depend on "pain tolerance." Given that the injury is to Turner's shooting hand, he may be more likely than not to miss some time, though the Pacers will wait for feedback from the hand specialist before determining his next steps. If Turner is sidelined for Wednesday's contest or additional games to follow, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson would likely cover most of the minutes at center, with rookie Jarace Walker potentially factoring into the frontcourt mix as well.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Exits Monday with sprained finger
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Turner won't return to Monday's game against the Nets due to a sprained right finger.
Turner exited the game briefly in the first half and eventually returned to action, but he won't be back for the second half of Monday's contest. The big man ends Monday's game with nine points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five blocks and one steal across 14 minutes. The Pacers will turn to Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson to cover his minutes at center for the rest of Monday's game, and until the team provides an update on Turner's condition, he'll be viewed as questionable for Wednesday's rematch with the Nets in Brooklyn.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Puts up 24 points in victory
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Turner closed Monday's 133-116 win over the Clippers with 24 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 26 minutes.
Turner finished as Indiana's second-leading scorer in the victory, trailing only Pascal Siakam (31 points). It was the second straight game of at least 20 points for Turner following a four-game stretch during which he averaged a modest 10.8 points. The big man has swatted at least one shot in five straight contests and ranks ninth in the NBA with 1.8 blocks per game on the campaign.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Scores 14, swats five shots
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Turner finished Friday's 123-111 victory over the Warriors with 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and five blocks across 27 minutes.
Turner struggled badly from the field, as he had to deal with tight defense from Draymond Green all game long, but he made the Warriors pay at the other end with his five blocks, finishing just one shy of tying his season-best mark in that category. Turner is averaging 15.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game since the beginning of March and is proving to be a reliable asset on both ends of the court for Indiana.
