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Pacers Injury Update: Monta Ellis close to return for Pacers

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Monta Ellis has missed the last eight games with a strained groin, but the Pacers upgraded his status from out to questionable on Tuesday, leaving open the option that he may be available to play in Washington on Wednesday.

According to Nate Taylor, Ellis is not only going through work on the court while travelling with the team, but Nate McMillan hasn’t ruled him out to play against the Wizards.

“He’s starting to feel better,” McMillan said of Ellis. “Each day, the (training staff) adds on to what they are giving him. He wanted to go out there today and run with the team and he did.