Myles Turner led the Indiana Pacers to a win against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, scoring 28 points. He shot 9-of-9 from the field and made eight three-pointers. Turner also contributed three blocks during his 36 minutes on the court. The Pacers won with a final score of 111-100.
What It Means
Turner’s performance against the Pistons marked his highest-scoring game this season, as he exceeded his projection by 13 points. This game is part of a stretch where he has consistently scored at least ten points in multiple games. For the season, Turner is averaging 15.1 points per game, ranking him eighth among centers in scoring. He has finished in the top five for points at his position in over 41% of games this year. Turner’s shooting from beyond the arc stands out, with an impressive three-point percentage of 38.5%.
