Udonis Haslem will remain in a bench role for the Heat in their Game 1 matchup with the Pacers on Sunday.

Haslem will remain in a bench role for the Heat in their Game 1 matchup with the Pacers on Sunday.

Analysis:

Haslem was rumored to be the likely starter at power forward given the Pacers' bigger frontcourt, but the Heat have decided to leave Shane Battier in the starting lineup. We still expect the Heat to give Haslem more run against the Pacers, but coming off the bench will limit his potential minutes.