Pacers Johnny Furphy Good To Go Wednesday

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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Good to go Wednesday
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Pacers' Johnny Furphy: Good to go Wednesday

Furphy was not expected to be ready until Christmas

The rookie guard has been out since early October with a right knee injury

Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy will make his season debut Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, the team announced Monday.

Furphy, a rookie out of Purdue, has been out since early October with a right knee injury. He was initially expected to be out until Christmas, but he has made a faster-than-expected recovery.

"Johnny has worked really hard to get back on the court," Pacers coach Nate Bjorkgren said. "He's a talented player, and we're excited to have him back."

Furphy is averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in three preseason games.

The Pacers are 2-3 in Furphy's absence. They will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host the Raptors on Wednesday.