by Sports Xchange

--C Jeff Foster is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Charlotte after missing the past three weeks with a badly sprained right ankle.

--F Troy Murphy had 12 points and 10 rebounds in 24 minutes in his first game since Nov. 3. He had missed the previous six games with a bruised lower back. Murphy has recorded a double-double in all four games he's appeared in this season.

--F Danny Granger had a season-high three blocked shots. The blocked shots helped make up for a poor shooting game. The Pacers' All-Star scored a team-high 19 points, but he was just 7-of-21 from the field.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--G Mike Dunleavy is expected to return to the lineup next week after being out with a right knee problem.

--G Travis Diener will be out at least four weeks after undergoing surgery on his left big toe.

--F Jeff Foster is expected to play for the first time in three weeks Sunday at Charlotte after being out with high right ankle sprain.