3 years agoIndiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (foot) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers. While Bitadze had been able to play through his nagging right foot soreness for weeks, the ailment finally caught up to him. As a result, Isaiah Jackson will take over in the middle on Tuesday night, with the 20-year-old averaging 11.8 points, 6.8 boards, and 2.3 blocks throughout 12 starts this season. However, he'll have to contend with Joel Embiid, which won't be an easy task on either end of the court. Jalen Smith could also benefit from Bitadze's absence, although he'll likely be in the same boat as Jackson.--Dennis Clausen - RotoBaller
Source: Tony East