Indiana Pacers Vs Denver Nuggets NBA match live streaming Online Soap-Cast on Sunday, January 23, 2011.

Indiana Pacers, who have missed the playoffs the past four years, got off to a strong start this season before stumbling to a 5-10 record in December. They head into Saturday’s game at Portland with a 16-22 record, which would put them in the playoffs if the season ended today. The Pacers expected more after trading for point guard Darren Collison  in the offseason and seeing improvement from center Roy Hibbert  during the summer and early this season. In recent years, the Pacers were considered dangerous because of their scoring prowess. They showed potential in a 144-point outburst against Denver on Nov. 9 that included 20 for 21 shooting during a 54-point third quarter.

Today's match will be a great chance for the Pacers to make a win against Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets defeated by Los Angeles Lakers on a 107-97 match on Friday night. Bryant scored 14 of his 18 points in the decisive third quarter and was one of five Lakers to score at least 17. Ron Artest  scored a season-best 19 as did Pau Gasol.  Lamar Odom  had 18 and Andrew Bynum 17. “Every one of their big guys had a big game,” Nuggets coach George Karl lamented. After frittering away double-digit leads in their last three games, the Lakers never let up after grabbing a 10-point advantage in the third quarter. Anthony led Denver with 23 points after missing shootaround to attend to a personal matter. Arron Afflalo chipped in 22, but the Nuggets repeatedly failed to find him in their second-half rotations and Bryant went off in the third quarter, helping the Lakers take control. Bryant said his quiet first half was by design. “It’s important for me to keep my guys involved, and build their confidence. I know I can score at any moment or get looks at any moment,” he said. “The third quarter I was able to do that.” The Nuggets had won seven of their previous nine regular-season games against Los Angeles at the Pepsi Center, but the Lakers’ size bettered Denver’s speed as the Nuggets lost for just the fifth time in 24 home games. Led by Gasol’s 13 boards and 10 from Odom, the Lakers outrebounded the Nuggets 47-27.

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