Keifer Sykes starting for Pacers Friday in place of injured Malcolm Brogdon

Indiana Pacers guard Keifer Sykes is in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the Phoenix Suns.

What It Means:

Malcolm Brogdon's Achilles ailment has had a setback, and as a result, he will not play to kick off the weekend. In his absence, Keifer Sykes will return to the starting five as the leading option at point guard.

Our models project Sykes for 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 12.3 FanDuel points across 16.1 minutes of action.

Source: Tony East