INDIANAPOLIS -- Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who missed 11 games with a knee injury, started against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
Coach Nate McMillan said Oladipo's minutes would be restricted, but he did not disclose how many minutes the All-Star would play.
Oladipo went through a full practice Tuesday.
"[He's] feeling better," McMillan said before the game. "He went through a couple practices -- went live yesterday in practice and felt good. He's not experiencing any pain, which was what we were waiting for."
Oladipo is averaging 21.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season.
During his absence the Pacers went 7-4, and they are riding a four-game winning streak entering Wednesday.
"It's always tough coming back," McMillan said. "As I've told him, slowly try to work yourself back in. He's been out for a number of games and he's excited. The fan base, I'm sure, is going to be excited to see him and get him back out on the floor."
Oladipo initially injured his knee on Nov. 7 and aggravated it further when he fell into the crowd during a game on Nov. 17.
For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was sidelined with neck soreness in the team's last game against Cleveland, will be available against the Pacers. Pat Connaughton, who also missed that game with a knee injury, is available to play.
