INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers placed guard/forward Jonathan Bender on the injured list Wednesday because of a strained right shoulder.

Bender, injured Friday night against Sacramento, has played in just 18 games this season while serving several stints on the injured list with left knee problems. He's averaging 7.1 points.

The Pacers activated center Primoz Brezec to take Bender's spot on the roster.