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The fired-up crowds in Taipei and Beijing raised the intensity level for the preseason play on the court between the Pacers and Nuggets.

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The Indiana Pacers will return to business as usual as training camp resumes this week in Indianapolis. Fortunately, they made the most of their Asian trip along with the two games against the Denver Nuggets. The results were mixed, but plenty of playing combinations saw the floor in amped up gyms which helped raise the intensity. A far better setting to analyze play than the atmosphere at most preseason games.

Also, Conrad Brunner offered up some great video throughout the trip and his latest effort captured an extremely rare Bird sighting for all to enjoy. Larry Bird on a basketball court draining shots remains a thing of beauty.

Check out the video and a few other links of interest after the jump.

• Pacers’ diverse center trio a surprise package
  Bruno looks at the Pacers bigs and sees some promising developments. Also, Bruno's live blog from the Beijing game.
• Nuggets beat Pacers 128-112 in Beijing | IndyStar.com
  The Star report from the Pacers' loss in Beijing.
• Travis Diener sends an update from Beijing
  Mike Wells offers up a report from Beijing by Travis Diener. If only Wells could print the uncensored stuff.
• Blogger Benson Restricted From Writing During Indiana's Training Camp -- NBA FanHouse
  Chris Tomasson profiles Rod Benson and the Pacers "kindly" asking the Boom Tho legend to give up the blog during camp. Hate to say it, but the blog isn't keeping Benson off an NBA roster his game is. It's smart but limited.
• Marquis Daniels will provide help at the point for Celtics
  Looks like Quisy will be getting time at PG for the Celtics. Should be entertaining to watch.
• Jackson Deal: Do It Now
  Bruce Jenkins has had enough of Stephen Jackson in the Bay Area.