Ian Mahinmi (lower back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Mahinmi (lower back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

There had been no word on Mahinmi's back injury leading up to game time, but the team has officially ruled him out for Saturday's contest against the Nuggets. Jordan Hill will get the start in his place.