WASHINGTON, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Indiana forward Peja Stojakovic was scratched from the lineup with a sore right knee just before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series between the Pacers and New Jersey Nets, reports from Indianapolis said.

    Stojakovic has played just two games in this series, Games 1 and 3. He was acquired midseason from Sacramento in exchange for Ron Artest and averaged 19.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 40 games with the Pacers this season.

    The series was tied at two games apiece heading into Tuesday's game at Continental Airlines Arena. Enditem