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| Height: 6-11 Weight: 245 Born: May 2, 1980, Morristown, New Jersey |
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November 17, 2009 According to Mike Wells on Twitter, Troy Murphy will not play in Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a back injury. Our View:Wells is close to returning, but just isn't in game shape yet. He practiced on Monday, so expect him to get into a contest sometime this week. Consider him day-to-day for now. |
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November 14, 2009 According to the Pacers' official website, big man Troy Murphy is not expected to play Saturday against the Celtics. Murphy has missed three games due to a back injury. Our View:There was some hope in Indy that Murphy would be able to return tonight, but it's not looking like he will be able to do so. He should be back this week, so fantasy owners need to sit tight and be patient. |
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November 7, 2009 After missing two games with a back injury, Troy Murphy is doubtful for the Pacers' next game on Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Star. Our View:Murphy is off to a slow, injury-plagued start this season, averaging just 8.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in three games. After appearing in at least 73 games both of the past two seasons, Murphy looks like he could be returning to his injury-ravaged ways. |
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November 5, 2009 Troy Murphy is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards, according to the Twitter page of Pacers' beat writer Mike Wells. Murphy missed Wednesday night's game with a back injury. Our View:Murphy suffered the injury in Tuesday's game, and his back is still extremely sore. We will update his status before tip-off tomorrow night, but owners should have another option ready to go. |
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November 4, 2009 Troy Murphy is not expected to play on Wednesday night due to his sore lower-back, according to NBA.com. Murphy suffered the injury in Tuesday night's game against the Nuggets. Our View:Murphy should be able to return in a few days, but the back was sore enough today that the team expects him to remain on the sidelines. Fantasy owners will probably want to get someone else in your lineup for tonight, so move quickly and get him out. |
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November 3, 2009 Troy Murphy exited tonight's game against Denver with a bruised lower back, according to Mike Wells' (Indianapolis Star) twitter page. Our View:Murphy is questionable to return. We will keep you posted when further details regarding his injury are disclosed. |
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October 28, 2009 Troy Murphy posted 14 points and grabbed ten rebounds on Wednesday, but the Pacers still lost 120-109 to Atlanta. Our View:About what he should average in each category this season. |
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October 8, 2009 Troy Murphy posted 20 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers in preseason action on Thursday. Our View:Murphy has been dealing with a minor ankle injury this preseason, but it didn't appear to inhibit him on Thursday. The 29-year-old forward/center averaged a double-double last season, and will probably do so again in 2009-10. |
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October 4, 2009 Troy Murphy returned to practice for the Pacers on Saturday, according to the Indianapolis Star. Murphy missed time with an ankle injury. Our View:Murphy was sitting out mainly as a precautionary measure, and he should be fine going forward. Murph averaged 14.3 points last season, and he looks to be in store for another nice season. |
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April 5, 2009 Troy Murphy stepped up with 22 points, nine rebounds and two assists in a 117-99 win over the Thunder on Sunday. He was 8-of-11 shooting. Our View:The knee is no longer an issue as Murphy had a great game on Sunday. He's scored 15, 19 and now 22 points in his three games since returning from injury. The boards are there as well with totals of 12, 13 and nine respectively. |
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March 31, 2009 According to NBA.com, Troy Murphy has been activated and will start on Tuesday. He has been suffering from a knee injury. Our View:Murphy is a go. Get him into your lineup as he has averaged a double-double this season. He is expected to play 30+ minutes Tuesday. Not bad considering he was supposed to miss the rest of the season. |
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March 28, 2009 Troy Murphy missed his second straight game with a knee injury on Saturday, according to the Associated Press. Our View:An MRI on Thursday showed no structural damage, but Murphy is apparently experiencing a great deal of pain. He'll remain day-to-day for now, though there's no guaranteed date as to when he'll return. |
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March 27, 2009 Troy Murphy is now considered doubtful to play in Saturday's contest, according to NBA.com. He is suffering from a knee injury. Our View:This is bad news as Murphy has been a rebound machine this year and is averaging a double-double for the season. Knee injuries don't usually go away easily, so expect him to miss more time down the road. |
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March 25, 2009 Pacers.com reports that Troy Murphy will miss Wednesday's game against the Heat with a bruised calf. Our View:Murphy's absence is significant because he has been a Top-10 player in nine category leagues this season. He has been a monster on the boards and three-point range. |
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March 20, 2009 Troy Murphy is questionable for tonight's home game against Dallas while dealing with a bruised left calf, according to the Sports Network. Our View:Hopefully Murphy will be able to go, as he racked up 21 points and 14 boards in his last meeting with the Mavs. We will keep you posted on his status. |
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March 18, 2009 Troy Murphy is doubtful for tonight's home game against the Blazers due to a calf ailment, according to the Sports Network. Our View:He would namely be missed on the glass tonight, as he hauled in 13 boards in his last match-up with Portland. He should be held out of fantasy lineups. |
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March 15, 2009 Troy Murphy shot 50 percent from the field and scored a team-high 16 points to go along with 10 rebounds in Indiana's 110-87 loss to Toronto on Sunday. Our View:Murphy has posted a double-double in 12 of his last 13 games and has averaged 18.2 points and 14.0 boards over that span. |
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March 10, 2009 Troy Murphy continues to roll with a double-double in the Pacers 112-100 loss to the Jazz on Tuesday. Murphy had 23 points and 13 boards in the game. Our View:Murphy is averaging a double-double this year and has been giving fantasy owners a nice boost this season. |
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March 1, 2009 Troy Murphy came up huge again for the Pacers on Sunday, finishing with 22 points, 18 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal in a 100-94 win over the Nuggets. Our View:Murphy now has recorded seven consecutive double-doubles. He also snapped a three-game streak in which he only made one three-pointer as he hit four in Sunday's game. |
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February 27, 2009 Troy Murphy grabbed his sixth straight double-double as the Pacers fell to the Celtics 104-99 on Friday. He finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Our View:For the third straight game, Murphy was limited to just one three-pointer. Prior to this stretch, he was leading the league in three-pointers made in February. |
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February 25, 2009 Troy Murphy picked up his fifth straight double-double as the Pacers defeated the Grizzlies 104-99 on Wednesday. He had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Our View:Murphy shot just 1-for-6 from three-point range for the second streight game. He had been leading the league in threes made this month, but it appears his hot streak is wearing off. |
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February 23, 2009 Troy Murphy scored 19 points and pulled down 21 rebounds against the Knicks on Monday, but his team fell 123-119. Our View:Murphy is having a huge season for the Pacers. Over his past four games, he has been stellar in averaging 20 points and 16.25 rebounds. For the month of February, he has hit 28-of-57 (49.1 percent) from three-point range. |
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February 22, 2009 Troy Murphy stepped up for the Pacers on Sunday, posting 27 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and one steal to lead them to a 98-91 win over the Bulls. Our View:This was Murphy's sixth double-double in his past seven games. His fantasy stock will only get higher while Danny Granger is out, since the Pacers be more dependent on Murphy for scoring. |
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February 20, 2009 Troy Murphy picked up another double-double on Friday by finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Our View:Murphy now has five double-doubles in his last six games. He's scored in double figures in every game during the month of February. |
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February 11, 2009 Troy Murphy continued his hot streak of play by scoring 23 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and hit 5-of-9 from three-point range, but the Pacers lost to the Bucks 122-110 on Wednesday. Our View:Murphy has averaged 18.8 points and three treys per game over his last five games. Oh yeah, he's also one of the best five rebounders in the league. |
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February 10, 2009 Troy Murphy was nearly perfect from the floor Tuesday, making seven of his nine attempts, including 4-of-5 from behind the arc, as the Pacers nipped the Cavaliers 96-95 at home. Our View:It should come as no surprise that Murphy shot the ball well tonight against Cleveland. In three games this season versus Lebron and the Cavs, he has hit 66 percent (16 of 24) of his shots, including six of his 10 attempts from long range. |
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February 8, 2009 Troy Murphy recorded yet another double-double on Sunday, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist. Our View:This was Murphy's third double-double in his past four games and his fifth in his last seven games. |
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January 30, 2009 Troy Murphy had another fantastic night for the Pacers on Friday, racking up 19 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and one steal. His shot was really falling from beyond the arc as he knocked down 5-of-6 attempts from long range. Our View:Murphy has recorded double-doubles in nine of his last 10 games and has hit three-plus treys six times over that span. |
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January 28, 2009 Troy Murphy collected yet another double-double as the Pacers defeated the Bucks 107-99 on Wednesday. He finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and three treys before fouling out of the game. Our View:Murphy is one of the best bets in the league to get a double-double. However, he may be more valuable due to his 81 three-pointers that he has hit this season. |
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January 25, 2009 Troy Murphy added 11 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal to Indiana's effort on Sunday, helping the club to a 98-93 win over Charlotte. Our View:Murphy now has 22 double-doubles in 39 games this year, including six in his last seven games. |
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January 19, 2009 Troy Murphy picked up his fourth straight double-double by posting 17 points and 11 rebounds as the Pacers fell to the Hornets 103-100 on Monday. He also had five assists in the loss. Our View:Murphy has an impressive 20 double-doubles this season to go with 69 three-pointers in 35 games. He is averaging 11.3 rebounds per game. |
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January 16, 2009 Troy Murphy scored 15 points and snagged 15 rebounds on Friday night in a 111-104 win over the Raptors. He also posted three assists and two steals while making 3-of-6 shots from beyond the arc. Our View:Murphy has double-doubles in three consecutive games and his fantasy stock is incredibly high right now. He is owned in nearly all fantasy leagues. |
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January 14, 2009 Troy Murphy scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while hitting four three-pointers as the Pacers held off the Pistons for a 110-106 overtime victory. Our View:Murphy is quietly having one of the best fantasy seasons of any power forward, but it's highly unlikely he'll receive any All-Star consideration. To date, he has been one of the most rewarding players for his average draft position. |
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January 2, 2009 Troy Murphy racked up 15 points and a game-high 18 boards in Friday's 105-103 win over the Knicks, with five assists and three steals. Our View:Murphy recorded his third straight double-double, and is averaging 16 rebounds over the span. |
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