Impact Indiana was without Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) and Andrew Nembhard (back) on Thursday, leaving McConnell as the club's only true point guard. The veteran stepped up with a season-high 33 minutes in just his second start of the campaign, and he finished with his third double-double and second contest of 20-plus points. McConnell will almost certainly slide back to a reserve role when Haliburton and/or Nembhard are ready to return, at which point his fantasy appeal will rest almost entirely on his ability to hand out assists and pick up a steal or two most nights.
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