T.J. McConnell Injury Status Update for March 31st, 2026
T.J. McConnell of the Pacers has been ruled out and will not play today. T.J. was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 20th game T.J. has missed this season.
T.J. McConnell Season Averages
T.J.'s absence leaves a significant hole in the Pacers rotation. Across 56 games this season, he's averaging 9.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while playing 17.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.2 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 5.1 | 8.0 |
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 15-41. Without him, they've gone 2-17. The Pacers's net rating is 4.4 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 (103.5 vs 112.3), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-41 | 2-17 | — |
| Off Rating | 112.3 | 103.5 | -8.7 |
| Def Rating | 119.4 | 115.0 | -4.4 |
| Net Rating | -7.1 | -11.5 | -4.4 |
| PPG | 113.6 | 108.1 | -5.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without T.J. McConnell?
When T.J. sits, other Pacers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Ethan Thompson and Obi Toppin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When T.J. has been out this season, Ethan Thompson has averaged 5.3 more points per game, 6.3 additional field goal attempts and 12.9 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.3 | FGA: +6.3 | MPG: +12.9
When T.J. has been out this season, Obi Toppin has averaged 6.0 more points per game, 4.9 additional field goal attempts, 9.3 extra minutes and 2.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.0 | FGA: +4.9 | MPG: +9.3 | RPG: +2.8
T.J. McConnell Betting Trends
For bettors, T.J.'s absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pacers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when T.J. has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without McConnell) Andrew Nembhard REB UNDER: 7-1 (+6.4u, 2.8 / -106 avg. line) Andrew Nembhard STL UNDER: 5-1 (+5.7u, 0.8 / +121 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:
Pacers @ Bulls - April 1, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Ivica Zubac (Out) Johnny Furphy (Out) T.J. McConnell (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Out) Pascal Siakam (Probable) Chicago Bulls: Anfernee Simons (Out)
We'll continue to monitor T.J.'s status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pacers.