Leading up to their regular season restart in Orlando against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Indiana Pacers spent much of Saturday waiting on a decision regarding the availability of Victor Oladipo. His full participation in the practices prior to tip ultimately made his commitment to play easier, but while he was going to take the court, Malcolm Brogdon was not.
Brogdon was a late scratch following a neck strain, simply adding to the endless scroll of ailments he’s dealt with throughout this season, moving Justin Holiday into the starting lineup alongside Aaron Holiday.