The Pacers are targeting Friday for the season debut of forward Danny Granger, NBA.com reports. Granger aggravated a calf injury in the preseason and has been unable to play in a regular-season game but has practiced recently.
"I had a good practice today," Granger said Sunday. "It’s really just fine-tuning my game, honestly. Making sure my timing is on, making sure I know all the plays. That’s a big thing when you haven’t played in awhile. I know the plays but I haven’t repped through the plays like all the other guys constantly get a lot of reps through the plays."
Granger's comments from last week made it appear he would be able to return during the week, but he and coach Frank Vogel decided he needed more time to practice before seeing game action.