Jermaine O'Neal is expected to be back in the lineup when the Indiana Pacers open their four-game Western trip Tuesday in Denver.

O'Neal has missed the past three games and four overall with knee and calf injuries. An MRI taken Saturday revealed a slight tear in his calf, but the knee was "stable," according to Coach Jim O'Brien.

The Pacers turned in impressive victories over New Orleans and Dallas without O'Neal and nearly defeated the Cavaliers on Sunday.