Three players who will have a major impact on the outcome of the Pacers' season boarded a plane for Chicago on Tuesday, carrying their own unique baggage.
Rookie Myles Turner is hoping to resume his promising career after sitting out the past 22 games with a fractured left thumb. Veteran Monta Ellis, a 10-year veteran, is working to cross over Father Time and regain his mobility. And 25-year-old Paul George, who should be nearing his peak seasons, is struggling to break out of a mysterious slump and regain his previous form — November, for example.
Turner's odds of playing against the Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday increased dramatically when it was learned Jordan Hill would sit out the game because of infected wisdom teeth.