Doug McDermott F SAC Wed 4/14/21 7:44 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott (ankle) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott was considered questionable but won't be available after suffering the ankle sprain Tuesday against the Clippers. Jeremy Lamb, Edmond Sumner and JaKarr Sampson could see increased run for the Pacers.
Doug McDermott F SAC Wed 4/14/21 5:33 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott left Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a sprained left ankle, and he might miss Wednesday's contest. If he sits out, Jeremy Lamb and Edmond Sumner could see more action.
Doug McDermott F SAC Tue 4/13/21 9:01 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to an ankle injury, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott suffered the injury after playing 10 minutes, posting two rebounds and one steal. The Pacers play again Wednesday, so there's a fair chance he'll miss that contest against the Rockets.
Doug McDermott F SAC Fri 4/9/21 10:15 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott posted 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and a steal across 21 minutes in Friday's 111-106 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott was the first man up in the second unit and went to work right away with a flurry of scoring in the first quarter. He came in for Edmond Sumner, who usurped McDermott's starting role for the evening. Although their minutes were virtually identical, McDermott clearly outplayed the rookie, who seemed a little out of sorts in an unfamiliar frontcourt role. The team was still intent on getting Sumner on the court despite Malcolm Brogdon's return, but his 6-4 frame is better suited as a tool for the backcourt. McDermott's demotion to the bench is likely only a temporary move.
Doug McDermott F SAC Fri 4/9/21 6:43 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott isn't starting Friday's game against Orlando.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott had started each of the past three games and averaged 11.0 points in 22.3 minutes per contest during that time. However, he'll play a bench role Friday with Domantas Sabonis available against Orlando.
Doug McDermott F SAC Sat 4/3/21 8:43 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott will start Saturday's game against the Spurs, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Domantas Sabonis (ankle) out, McDermott will get the nod. Across 16 prior starts this season, he's averaged 14.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.4 minutes.
Doug McDermott F SAC Wed 3/31/21 11:31 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott had 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and an assist across 23 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott entered this game averaging 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.4 minutes over his past five appearances, and he continues to move in the right direction despite playing with the second unit. He has now scored in double digits in 10 of his last 11 appearances, reaching the 15-point plateau in five of those contests.
Doug McDermott F SAC Wed 3/31/21 6:11 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old was officially questionable for Wednesday's contest, but it's not much of a surprise he's available after putting in a full practice Tuesday. McDermott has averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.4 minutes in his past five appearances.
Doug McDermott F SAC Wed 3/31/21 5:24 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott (ankle) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.
EDGE Analysis
A sprained right ankle kept McDermott out of Monday's loss to Washington, and while he's technically still questionable, coach Nate Bjorkgren said the forward is trending toward returning to action. In nine games since the break, McDermott has averaged 14.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.0 made threes (at a sharp 42.9 percent clip).
Doug McDermott F SAC Tue 3/30/21 5:51 PM
Doug McDermott
F SAC
McDermott (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old was a full participant at Tuesday's practice, but his status for Wednesday's contest remains up in the air. McDermott was also considered questionable for Monday's loss to the Wizards before eventually being ruled out.