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David West, along with teammate Paul George, have discussed the amount of rest they have been receiving recently with head coach Frank Vogel, the Pacers' official site reports.

West, along with teammate Paul George, have discussed the amount of rest they have been receiving recently with head coach Frank Vogel, the Pacers' official site reports.

Analysis:

West has served as the Pacers' leader both on the court and in the locker room this season, so it's only sensible that he would be involved in making a reasonable player request. It seems as if the Pacers, who were originally dead set on earning the East's number one overall seed, are starting to shift their priorities, with a regained understanding of the importance of being fresh heading into the playoffs. West has been on the floor nearly 31 minutes per game this season, and although it's not what fantasy owners want to hear, the 33-year-old could be a candidate for routine days of rest during the final part of the regular season.

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