INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Pacers forward Jermaine O’Neal sat out Indiana’s regular-season opener against Washington on Wednesday night because of a hyperextended left knee.
O’Neal, a six-time All-Star, was hurt Oct. 8 when he collided with Shawne Williams during practice.
“Jermaine practiced today, but he’s not ready to play,” Pacers coach Jim O’ Brien said. “We expect him to play (Friday) against Miami.”
Ike Diogu replaced O’Neal in the starting lineup.
Pacers center Troy Murphy also missed the game because of a strained left Achilles’ tendon. Williams sat out the first game of a three-game suspension for getting caught driving without a license.
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