Rodney Stuckey (ankle) is expected to practice with the Pacers on Thursday.

Stuckey (ankle) is expected to practice with the Pacers on Thursday.

Analysis:

Shortly after reconvening following the All-Star break last week, the Pacers announced that they were targeting a Feb. 28 return date for Stuckey, and it appears that could still be the plan for the veteran guard, who has been sidelined since Jan. 12 with a right ankle sprain and a bone bruise on his foot. The Pacers will see how Stuckey fares in practice before having a better idea on whether or not he'll be able to return to the court before the end of February.