Wolves-Pacers preview

Last update: December 20, 2007 - 8:37 PM

Preview: The Pacers (14-12) have won three consecutive games and four of their past five, and they're better on the road (8-5) than they are at home (6-7). The Wolves' current six-game losing streak is their longest of the season.

Players to watch: G Mike Dunleavy leads the Pacers in scoring (17.5 pg) and three-point percentage (.427) and two games ago scored a career-high 36 points in a victory at New York. ... Wolves G Gerald Green contributing season highs across the board with an 18-point, eight-rebound performance in Wednesday's home loss to Golden State. Coach Randy Wittman said he played well enough to get another good look, regardless of circumstance.

Injuries: Wolves G Marko Jaric, still seriously ill to his stomach, missed practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's game and is questionable. F Antoine Walker (ankle) and G Greg Buckner (calf) are improving but still questionable. G Randy Foye (kneecap) and C Theo Ratliff (knee surgery) remain out indefinitely. For Indiana, G Jamaal Tinsley missed Wednesday's victory over Philadelphia because of a deep thigh bruise and is listed as day-to-day.

JERRY ZGODA

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