" Shawn Marion did not practice Monday, resting his strained left oblique muscle. He's listed as day-to-day by the team.

"He watched and rode the bike," Carlisle said. "There's gradual improvement, and we'll see where he is tomorrow. I think doubtful to practice tomorrow and we'll see where things are Wednesday."

In Marion's place, Jason Terry was getting a nice run with the first team, with Caron Butler putting in some time at small forward. "