Ty Lawson's season debut with the Pacers nearly segued into his farewell appearance. He'll be back soon, however, to add drama and intrigue to their reserve unit.
Lawson sprained his left foot during the second quarter of Monday's victory over San Antonio when he landed on David West's foot on a drive to the basket. His ankle almost touched the ground, a sure sign of the dreaded high ankle sprain, but he escaped with a minor injury. He didn't practice on Tuesday, but was dressed and shot around without limping. He expects to be able to play on Saturday at Dallas.