Pacers' Rodney Stuckey: Will not play Friday

Stuckey won't play Friday against the Nets due to a sprained right ankle.

Analysis:

It's good news that Stuckey was able to avoid any setbacks with his strained left hamstring in his return from a 15-game absence Wednesday against the Magic, but it appears he picked up an unrelated injury along the way. The fact that he's already been ruled out for Friday isn't an encouraging sign, however, and the combo guard should be viewed as questionable at best for Saturday's tilt with the Pistons. Monta Ellis and C.J. Miles should absorb most of the Stuckey's minutes for as long as this latest injury keeps him out.