Darren Collison was running with the reserves when the Pacers practiced on Thursday, still working his way back into playing form after a month-long absence following surgery on his left knee.
Soon, though, he'll be back with the starters in real game action, a return to be met with open arms by his teammates and coaches. The veteran point guard expects to play when the Pacers meet Atlanta at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, although likely off the bench, and could start again as early as Sunday's game in Boston.
"It's just conditioning now," Collison said following practice at St.