Pacers assign T.J. McConnell and Johnny Furphy to G League for recovery

The Indiana Pacers have sent veterans T.J. McConnell and Johnny Furphy to the G League affiliate, Noblesville Boom, as part of their recovery from injuries. McConnell has been sidelined with a strained right hamstring since training camp, while Furphy continues to recover from an ACL tear sustained last February. The move allows both players to gain important on-floor experience during a busy game schedule for the Pacers, who are currently short-handed. McConnell's return is not immediate, but head coach Rick Carlisle noted he is progressing well. The Pacers have a game against the Miami Heat tonight before continuing their schedule with back-to-back home games and a road trip.

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