Lavoy Allen will act as Roy Hibbert's primary backup Friday in Philadelphia, if Ian Mahinmi (rib) is unable to suit up, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Allen will act as Roy Hibbert's primary backup Friday in Philadelphia, if Ian Mahinmi (rib) is unable to suit up, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

Following news that Andrew Bynum (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game, Mahinmi's bruised rib is threatening to hold him out as well. Since arriving in Indiana at the trade deadline, Allen has appeared in just three of 10 outings, combining to post no points (0-3 FG), six rebounds, and two assists in 14 minutes.