What It Means:

With Evan Turner out for the next 5-6 weeks, Harkless should see more run with the starters regardless if he begins the game on the court. He has started in 42 games this season so it's the natural move for head coach Terry Stotts with Turner down. However, Allen Crabbe should see a significant minutes boost as well while Turner is out and who knows who will finish the game at small forward.

Our models project Harkless for 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 3-pointers over 34.7 minutes against the Celtics.