Roy Hibbert had just four points, two rebounds and zero blocks in Friday's loss to the Cavs. Skeptics will likely blame this donut on the return of Troy Murphy (12 & 10), but Hibbert simply couldn't get going, and picked up five fouls in 16 minutes.

Hibbert had 14 points and 12 rebounds in Wednesday's loss to New York.

Spin: Hibbert did has been a welcome low-post presence for Indiana.Wed, Nov 18

News: After going two games without a double-double, Pacers C Roy Hibbert contributed his fourth of the season Tuesday at New Jersey, tying a career high with 19 points and also pulling down 10 boards. He also had three blocks.

Analysis: Hibbert has really impressed and has begun to look like a must-start Fantasy option, especially in Rotisserie leagues, where his blocks come in handy. He should remain a nightly double-double threat going forward

Murphy returned to the court on Friday after missing six games with a bruised lower back. He finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes of action.

Spin: Murphy should be back in the starting five on Sunday as the Pacers take on the Bobcats. Owners should not think twice about getting him back in their lineups.Fri, Nov 20

News: Pacers F Troy Murphy played on Friday against Cleveland after missing six games with a bruised lower back. He finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.

Analysis: Murphy can be a double-double machine when healthy, so Fantasy owners have to be pleased to see him produce one in his first game back from the injury. Now that he is once again active and healthy, Murphy should be active in all formats for Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 23-29)

Troy Murphy returned from a six-game absence with a back injury and had 12 points, 10 boards, a three and two steals in 24 minutes That's a nice line for Murphy, and as long as he doesn't suffer a setback over the weekend, it should be safe to get him back in lineups.

Although Mike Dunleavy (knee surgery) practiced on Friday, he was limited to halfcourt situations and there is no timetable for his return. "One day at a time," Dunleavy said. "Literally, we're going to do that and see how I feel (today) and then take it from there. The main thing is I feel good." Given the uncertainty, he's a much more attractive pickup in leagues with Injured Reserves and/or leagues that cap games played for each position.Source: Indianapolis Star

According to Pacers insider Mike Wells, Mike Dunleavy participated in his first half-court practice Friday since being sidelined by knee surgery earlier this year. It should still be a while until he enters the lineup, but this is a very important benchmark for Dunleavy's return.Source: Mike Wells on Twitter

Mike Wells tweets that Mike Dunleavy is taking part in his first practice since his knee surgery. He was limited and no timetable has been set for his return.

Our View: Don't get too excited here. Dunleavy still could miss the rest of 2009 as his knee surgery was dubbed by some as career threatening. He has been optimistic throughout his rehab about his return, but we wouldn't rush out and pick him up just yet.

News: Indiana PF Tyler Hansbrough looked healthy on Wednesday against the Knicks. He got his most minutes in a while with 21 off the bench and went 5 of 10 for 14 points. He added five rebounds, three assists and a block.

Analysis: Hansbrough is still getting limited minutes but is making the most out of them. He's averaging nine points and five boards over his last five games and Wednesday was his best yet. Keep him reserved until his minutes and numbers are a little more consistent but it seems he's headed in the right direction

Tyler Hansbrough played a season-high 21 minutes and had a career-high 14 points, five boards, three assists and a block on 5-of-10 shooting in Wednesday's loss. He's still not getting enough minutes as he recovers from his injury, but they will come. Just keep him on your bench for now. Danny Granger scored 30 first-half points, but finished with 33 before fouling out as the Pacers crumbled in the fourth quarter to fall to the Knicks.Related: Danny Granger

Tyler Hansbrough, as usual, played just 16 minutes Tuesday and missed all five of his shots, failing to score. He did have four boards, but until his minutes limitation is lifted, he isn't worth starting in fantasy leagues. However, he should be a double-double threat once he's fully recovered from his shin injury in another week or so.

Earl Watson returned to a reserve role on Tuesday and had nine points, one assist and one 3-pointer in 25 minutes. T.J. Ford is healthy again and played 32 minutes tonight. As long as Ford's back allows him to play, Watson's limited minutes are going to make him a shaky fantasy play.Related: T.J. Ford

The Pacers started Earl Watson at PG on Saturday, despite the return of T.J. Ford (back). Watson had 12 points, seven assists and two blocks in 31 minutes. Not a bad showing by any means, but his starting gig is by no means secure. Feel free to pick him up, but don't cut anyone too valuable for a potential short-term starter.

Watson was able to spend more time this offseason to work on his shot, and the results have shown so far this season, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Spin: Watson is finally healthy, allowing him to spend more time on his shot. "Last year, I was coming off hand surgery and I was really hampered," Watson said. "That really hurt me and made me more determined to get back in the gym as soon as possible and get up a lot of shots. The ball is feeling really good, and I feel like I'm getting back to my old form. I feel like I'm shooting the ball better than I used to."Fri, Nov 13

Kevin Garnett, Still a Prick: “Garnett wasn’t exactly welcoming to Pacers rookies A.J. Price and Tyler Hansbrough when he visited Indianapolis this summer to film a Wheaties commercial. As Garnett exited Conseco Fieldhouse, Indiana assistant coach Lester Conner asked him to walk over and meet Price and Hansbrough, who were working out. Garnett wasn’t exactly

The Indiana Pacers signed second round pick A.J. Price to a multi-year contract. Details of the contract haven't been released. Price will likely battle Travis Diener for the third point guard in the Pacer rotation which means he's worth passing over on draft day this season.Source: Indianapolis Star

News: The Pacers selected guard A.J. Price with the 52nd pick in the NBA Draft. Price averaged 14.7 points and 4.7 assists as a senior for UConn last season.

Analysis: Price will enter the league as a backup who will have to earn his playing time behind several established veterans in Indiana. He is not a player worth drafting in most seasonal Fantasy leagues. View him as a long-term flier in deeper keeper formats

Rush scored a season-high 16 points in Friday's loss against the Cavs. He went 6-of-10 from the field and also added four rebounds and three assists.

Spin: Rush got a lot of run in Friday's game, playing 39 minutes in the Pacers' loss, but will be pressed for minutes moving forward with the return of Troy Murphy. Rush has started in all of Indiana's 10 games, but he could be pushed to the bench at the expense of Dahntay Jones (Granger to the 3 and Murphy to the 4).Fri, Nov 20

Brandon Rush hit 6-of-10 shots and a 3-pointer for 16 points, four rebounds and three assists in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers. This is a step in the right direction, but we'll need to see him to this this a few more times before declaring his early slump over.

Rush went 1-for-9 from the field and was benched for most of the fourth quarter in Wednesday's loss to the Knicks, the Indianapolis Star reports. Earl Watson took over most of his minutes in the fourth.

Spin: Rush recently had been bothered by a sore ankle, but that doesn't appear to be the issue here. "We feel Earl is better in that situation until proven differently," coach Jim O'Brien said. "Right now, I think Brandon is struggling. I don't think he's playing as well as he would like to play. Keep in mind, he's only in his second year and we have a chance to have a veteran presence out there. That's the reason we're doing it."Thu, Nov 19