ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard T.J. Ford, Shooting guard Marquis Daniels, Small forward Danny Granger, Power forward Troy Murphy, Center Rasho Nesterovic. Bench -- Guard Jarrett Jack, Guard Brandon Rush, Forward Jeff Foster, Center
Roy Hibbert. PLAYER NOTES:
--G T.J. Ford was no match for Bobcats G Raymond Felton. Ford played a part in letting Felton tie his career high of 31 points. While Ford did score 20 points, he did it on only 5-of-13 shooting and he also turned the ball over three times. Felton only had one turnover in 48 minutes.
--F Danny Granger made a career-high 14 field goals while scoring 35 points. He probably would have surpassed his career high of 37 points if he didn't get into foul trouble. Granger only had four points in the fourth quarter and in overtime.
--C Rasho Nesterovic only played three minutes in the second half and overtime. The starting center was planted on the bench because Charlotte decided to go with a small lineup, which meant Nesterovic didn't have anybody to guard because he's not quick enough to play on the perimeter. Nesterovic went scoreless for the first time this season.
MEDICAL WATCH:
--G Mike Dunleavy (knee) is sidelined indefinitely because of tendonitis in his right knee. Dunleavy, the Pacers' second-leading scorer last season, played just 12 minutes in the preseason and has only taken part in one practice since
training camp started in late September.
