The time has come. Victor Oladipo is off his minutes restriction. The change likely won’t be drastic tonight against the New York Knicks, but expect him to eclipse 30 minutes for the first time this season. The game will also give the Pacers a chance to redeem themselves from their worst loss of the season: the 92-85 rock fight on February 1.
The Pacers took a little momentum into the All-Star break with their 118-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks last Wednesday, but now the season’s final stretch begins. The Pacers, more than anyone, needed the time off to gather themselves.