Ian Mahinmi (foot) failed to play Friday against the Boston Celtics, despite the belief he was going to suit up and participate.

Mahinmi (foot) failed to play Friday against the Boston Celtics, despite the belief he was going to suit up and participate.

Analysis:

Mahinmi wasn't going to be forced into action, as Roy Hibbert was there to take the bulk of the minutes. He hasn't played since Dec. 5, but considering most thought he was going to participate in Friday's game, there's a high possibility he comes back and plays in Indiana's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Even if he plays though, he'll probably be limited in his minutes, so continue to hold him out of your lineups until coach Frank Vogel feels comfortable giving him a full game's worth of work.