Rodney Stuckey (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Stuckey (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Golden State.

Analysis:

The Pacers initially gave a two-week timetable for Stuckey after he aggravated a foot injury on Jan. 12, so their decision to rule him out Friday does not necessarily mean that the reserve guard has suffered any setbacks, but rather that he is still rehabbing the injury. With George Hill (personal) also sidelined, the Pacers are thinned out in the back court, but their absence has allowed rookie Joseph Young to see some valuable minutes off the bench.