Monta Ellis is dealing with an upper-respiratory infection and won't play in Thursday's preseason contest against the Hornets.

Ellis is dealing with an upper-respiratory infection and won't play in Thursday's preseason contest against the Hornets.

Analysis:

Thursday's game marks the Pacers' preseason finale, but there doesn't seem to be any concern that Ellis will be at risk of missing the team's regular-season opener, on tap for next Wednesday in Toronto. Rodney Stuckey or Joe Young could enter the starting lineup for the exhibition in place of Ellis.