George Hill (groin) took part in practice Thursday but will be held out Friday (Detroit) and Saturday (Charlotte), David Woods of the Indy Star reports.

Hill (groin) took part in practice Thursday but will be held out Friday (Detroit) and Saturday (Charlotte), David Woods of the Indy Star reports.

Analysis:

Hill wil miss his eighth and ninth consecutive games over the weekend, but the fact that he practice Thursday indicates that he's nearing a return. His next opportunity will come Monday in Houston.