The top seeded Bulls have had their hands full against the eight seed Pacers. Granted, the Bulls are up 2-0 but many thought it would be easier than it has been. In Game 2, Indiana PG, Darren Collison hurt his ankle after stepping on a courtside cameraman. Who knows if the outcome would’ve been different if he did not get hurt, but it looks like he expects to play in Game 3. But coach Vogel isn’t as optimistic…
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison says he expects to play Thursday in Game 3 against Chicago after spraining his left ankle.
The second-year point guard was injured late in the first half of Game 2 on Monday night when he stumbled into a cameraman on the baseline after a drive to the basket. He said Tuesday that he can’t put much pressure on the ankle, but he plans to participate even if he’s not fully healthy.
“It’s a real good chance,” he said. “If I can more than jog and run – I may not be at full strength, but I know I’m going to play Thursday.”
Interim coach Frank Vogel wasn’t as optimistic. He says he’s approaching the game as though Collison won’t play.
“We’re hopeful that he’s going to be able to play,” he said. “I don’t know if he’s going to be able to. He’s day-to-day, so we’ve got to go in preparing for him to be out.”
Read more details about Collison’s status via AP on NBA.com
