
Both point guards were initially listed as questionable, but Indiana will have both available against their division rival. Haliburton is back after a three-game absence, which will likely push Bennedict Mathurin back to the bench and take away some of Andrew Nembhard's playmaking upside. McConnell will fill out his typical role off the bench as a reserve guard, though his upside will be limited with Haliburton healthy.
Haliburton has missed three straight games, but he's got a chance to return against the Central Division rival Bucks. Benn Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard could see their roles reduced if Haliburton is given the green light.
The Pacers are without Tyrese Haliburton for a third straight game, and Rick Carlisle will use his third different lineup on Monday. Mathurin will receive the starting nod, with Ben Sheppard headed to the bench. Being allowed to start raises Mathurin's ceiling, making him a player worth rostering for Monday's 12-game slate.
Haliburton will miss a third-straight game, which means that Andrew Nembhard will once again be the top playmaking option for Indiana. He has 22 assists over their last two games and will once again be an excellent source of assists against Chicago.
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