Pacers Guard Johnny Furphy Suffers Torn ACL

Injury occurred during loss to Toronto Raptors on Sunday

Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy suffered a torn right ACL during Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. An MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York confirmed the injury on Monday. Furphy, in his second NBA season, was averaging 5.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game this year.

Why it matters

Furphy's injury is a significant setback for the Pacers, who have relied on the young guard as a starter for much of the season. Torn ACLs typically require 6-12 months of recovery time, so Furphy could miss the remainder of the 2026 season as he rehabilitates the injury.

The details

The injury occurred in the third quarter when Furphy went up for a dunk and landed hard on the court, immediately grabbing his right knee. He had to be helped off the court and did not return to the game.

  • The injury happened during the Pacers' loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • An MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York confirmed the torn ACL on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Johnny Furphy

A 24-year-old guard in his second season with the Indiana Pacers, who was averaging 5.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game before suffering the torn ACL injury.

Indiana Pacers

The NBA team that Furphy plays for, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Toronto Raptors

The opposing NBA team that the Pacers were playing when Furphy suffered his injury.

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What’s next

The Pacers will likely be without Furphy for the remainder of the 2026 season as he undergoes surgery and rehabilitation for the torn ACL. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in his absence.

The takeaway

Torn ACL injuries are a common but devastating setback for professional athletes, often requiring months of recovery time. Furphy's injury is a significant blow to the Pacers' roster and will test the team's depth and resilience as they try to remain competitive without one of their key starters.