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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 11: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during a preseason game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 11, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Bulls 105-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 11: Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during a preseason game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 11, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Bulls 105-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Pacers' Myles Turner Week-to-Week After Suffering Ankle Injury vs. Nets

Kyle NewportOct 30, 2019

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner is week-to-week after being diagnosed with a sprained ankle.

The Pacers confirmed the diagnosis Thursday after Turner suffered the injury Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. 

The 11th overall pick in 2015, the 23-year-old is in his fifth season in the NBA, all with Indiana. After playing 81 games during a breakout 2016-17 season, he was limited to 65 games in 2017-18, missing a nine-game stretch due to a right elbow injury.

A broken nose couldn't force him out of action earlier last season, though he was later sidelined for a four-game stretch as the result of a sore right shoulder. 

Turner is averaging 17.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks through the first three games this season.

When the 6'11", 250-pound center is on the court, the Pacers have a big man who can be a presence in the paint on offense and defense. Turner has proved he can clean up the boards, swat shots and score in double-digits as well.

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