Mike Scott (back) was a partial participant in Friday's practice, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "He is progressing," coach Mike Budenholzer said. "We'll know more between now and (Game 1) Sunday. I don't think we can say either way that he is

Scott (back) was a partial participant in Friday's practice, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "He is progressing," coach Mike Budenholzer said. "We'll know more between now and (Game 1) Sunday. I don't think we can say either way that he is definitely in or definitely out. He went through a lot of practice today. We'll see how he feels today and Sunday. We are hopeful he'll be ready to go."

Analysis:

Scott is dealing with a bruised back, an injury he suffered in Monday's loss to the Knicks. He'll be re-evaluated Saturday, and a final call likely won't come until after shootaround Sunday morning.