The Pacers recalled Furphy from the G League's Indiana Mad Ants on Wednesday. From Nov. 13 through Dec. 27, the rookie second-round pick averaged 12.0 minutes per game across 16 NBA appearances.
The starting five has become one of the most efficient five-man units in the NBA and revived the Pacers as a potential playoff contender after last year's Eastern Conference finals run.
As each team begins to find their form in the new year, Central Division rivals square off Wednesday in Indianapolis when the Indiana Pacers face the Chicago Bulls.