While Nets coach Steve Nash didn't confirm if Kyrie Irving would be in the starting lineup on Wednesday night in his season debut agains the Pacers, Brooklyn's coach did make clear that his star guard will play a key role.
“I think he can play a big chunk of the game,” Nash said. “He's played a lot—he's had three or four full court days with the 5-on-5, so I think he's capable of playing extended minutes, but not necessarily his customary high 30s.”
Irving will be making his debut in Indiana on Wednesday night after the team elected to allow him to return following an early-season absence.