Doug McDermott
F SAC
Tue 3/30/21 4:50 PM

McDermott (ankle) practiced in full on Tuesday, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott missed Monday's loss to the Wizards due to a sprained right ankle, but it sounds like he has a decent shot to return for Wednesday's game against Miami. The 29-year-old has only missed two games so far this season.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Mon 3/29/21 6:05 PM

McDermott (ankle) will not play in Monday's matchup with the Wizards, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott is nursing a sprained right ankle. He suffered the injury in Friday's game against the Mavericks. The absence will mark just his second of the season. As a result, look for some combination of JaKarr Sampson and Jeremy Lamb to take on his minutes. The veteran sharpshooter's next chance to play will be Wednesday versus the Heat.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Sun 3/28/21 8:40 PM

McDermott (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott left Friday's game against the Mavericks with a right ankle sprain, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to play against Washington. If he's held out, JaKarr Sampson and Jeremy Lamb should see increased run for the Pacers.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Fri 3/26/21 10:19 PM

McDermott will not return to Friday's matchup with the Mavericks due to a right ankle sprain, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of McDermott's injury is unknown at this time, but he will not be able to return Friday. He went 4-of-6 from beyond the arc before exiting. The Pacers do not play again until Monday, so the veteran shooter will have a few days to try and recover.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Wed 3/24/21 6:45 PM

McDermott will come off the bench Wednesday against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
With Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner back in the lineup, McDermott will return to a bench role. He has been effective off the bench as of late, scoring in double digits in nine consecutive games while shooting 57 percent from the field. He should continue to be one of the first players to rotate in for the Pacers.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Tue 3/23/21 11:04 AM

McDermott scored 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt) while adding two rebounds and an assist across 30 minutes in Monday's 140-113 loss to the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott returned to the starting lineup after a brief five-game stint off the bench and looked impressive, reaching the 20-point mark for the third time over his last 11 appearances. He has scored in double digits in nine games in a row, averaging 15.9 points while shooting at an impressive clip -- 57 percent from the field and 42.2 percent from three-point range -- during that span.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Fri 3/19/21 11:27 PM

McDermott played 17 minutes off the bench and added 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and two rebounds in Friday's win over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott has scored in double figures in seven straight games despite coming off the bench in his last four outings. Since his move back to the bench, he's failed to top the 30-minute mark. Still, McDermott is enjoying career highs in points, rebounds, assists and field goal percentage.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Tue 3/16/21 12:52 AM

McDermott had 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3PT), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes Monday against Denver.
EDGE Analysis
McDermott has come off the bench in two games since being replaced in the starting five by Caris LeVert, and while his scoring production has remained steady so far, it's a little concerning to see him barely hit 20 minutes in Monday's loss. Even so, he continues to get plenty of looks as one of the first players off the bench.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Sat 3/13/21 9:44 PM

McDermott will come off the bench Saturday at Phoenix, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old started in his past 10 appearances but will move to the bench with Caris LeVert (left kidney carcinoma) making his debut with the Pacers. McDermott is averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.1 minutes this season, though LeVert figures to cut into some of his playing time.

Doug McDermott
F SAC
Wed 3/3/21 6:43 PM

McDermott (teeth) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, McDermott will take the court despite undergoing a dental procedure Tuesday. Over his past seven games -- all starts -- he's averaged 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 minutes.