Ben Sheppard steps up after Nembhard injury
by Bruno Mulé | Pacers Correspondent | Fri, Oct 24th 9:22am EDT
Ben Sheppard entered the starting lineup for the second half of Thursday's game against the Thunder after Andrew Nembhard exited with a shoulder injury. Sheppard finished the contest with 15 points (5-of-11 FG), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and three three-pointers.
Fantasy Impact:
Sheppard, not typically a significant fantasy producer, delivered a well-rounded stat line when thrust into a larger role due to Nembhard's injury. Coach Rick Carlisle indicated Nembhard requires further tests, potentially sidelining him. If Nembhard misses time, Sheppard is likely to continue starting. While this performance was encouraging, fantasy managers should be cautious about expecting this level of production consistently, even in an elevated role.
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