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C.J. Miles Injury: Updates on Pacers SF's Calf and Return

Matt FitzgeraldFeb 22, 2016

Indiana Pacers small forward C.J. Miles suffered a strained calf and had been out since Feb. 22. However, he's ready to return.

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Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Miles came off the bench against Dallas Saturday.

Latest on Miles' Practice Status

Wednesday, March 9

Pacers head coach Frank Vogel told reporters that "[Miles] went through [a] full practice [on Wednesday] and 'he's progressing nicely.'"

Miles Plays Critical Role in Pacers Lineup

Miles has always been a solid role player during his NBA career and has been a starter at times during his second season with the Pacers. The 28-year-old is a solid three-point marksman who is shooting 34.7 percent from deep on 6.1 attempts per game in 2015-16.

All-Star forward Paul George is efficient from beyond the arc, and George Hill is also a reliable shooter from downtown.

The small-ball lineups Indiana has turned to this season will benefit with Miles on the floorHe is a vital cog in terms of helping the Pacers offense with spacing, and he's a big reason why the team has seen success on that end of the court this year.