Zeljko Rebraca has to earn his playing time after missing two games with a back injury.

Rebraca played six minutes against Boston on Saturday, four against Milwaukee on Monday and nine against Minnesota on Wednesday.

"He has to work his way back into it," coach Rick Carlisle said before Wednesday night's 104-83 victory over Minnesota. "I'm going to play it by ear and see what I see out there.

"We haven't had a full practice since he has been healthy. We'll have one tomorrow. We'll be looking for the guy to play with as much force as he can. He's 7-feet tall and 275 pounds. With that strength and ability, he should have some presence when he's in a game and at practice."