It’s official: Ian Mahinmi, though once again questionable leading up to the game with a sore back, will play in Game 4.
He has been limited all series while dealing with injury-related mobility, quickness, and reaction-time issues. But obviously he is one of two guys on the roster, in addition to rookie Myles Turner, with the size to really handle Jonas Valanciunas around the rim. So having him available is a big plus for the Pacers chances to even up this series and not fall into what would be an insurmountable 3-1 hole.
Now the question turns to whether or not he will start.