Pacers' Rodney Stuckey: Practices Saturday, "hopeful" to play Monday

Stuckey (hamstring) practiced Saturday and there is optimism that he'll be able to return for Monday's game against the Bulls. "Hopeful that he'll play Monday, but we'll see how we comes out after this practice," said head coach Nate McMillan.

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Stuckey continues to make progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and it's looking increasingly likely that he'll be able to play when the Pacers return to action Monday. Still, McMillian did note that Stuckey's status could hinge on how well his hamstring holds up to logging full practices on consecutive days. Look for further confirmation on Stuckey as tip-off approaches Monday.