T.J. McConnell Injury Status Update for March 18th, 2026
The Pacers got some good news today — T.J. McConnell has been cleared and is officially available to play. T.J. had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Pacers.
T.J. McConnell Season Averages
The Pacers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 47 games, T.J. is averaging 9.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 16.8 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.8 | 9.3 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 8.2 |
Pacers Performance With & Without T.J. McConnell
The numbers tell a clear story about T.J.'s value to the Pacers. With T.J. in the lineup this season, the team is 13-34. Without him, they've gone 2-15. The Pacers's net rating is 4.9 points worse per 100 possessions when T.J. plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (103.0 vs 111.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-34 | 2-15 | — |
| Off Rating | 111.0 | 103.0 | -8.1 |
| Def Rating | 117.9 | 114.8 | -3.2 |
| Net Rating | -6.9 | -11.8 | -4.9 |
| PPG | 111.5 | 108.1 | -3.4 |
Teammate Usage Shift With T.J. McConnell Back
With T.J. back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Obi Toppin and Ethan Thompson are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through T.J. again.
PPG: -11.4 | FGA: -8.6 | MPG: -17.2 | RPG: -3.7
PPG: -4.9 | FGA: -6.0 | MPG: -10.8
T.J. McConnell Betting Trends
With T.J. returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Pacers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with McConnell) Pascal Siakam REB UNDER: 28-15 (+9.9u, 6.7 / -117 avg. line) Jarace Walker PTS OVER: 28-16 (+9.8u, 9.6 / -112 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — T.J. McConnell's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Blazers @ Pacers - March 18, 2026 Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard (Out) Shaedon Sharpe (Out) Indiana Pacers: Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Questionable)
T.J. is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Pacers and the rest of the league.