As the Pacers struggles continue, reports have come out that Chuck Person may be an ideal fit for this young Pacers team next year (the link is below).  I really like what Coach Frank Vogel has done with this team, even with the struggles as of late.  I also think that Coach Vogel would excel with this team if he had more time to implement more of his own strategies through practice in the off-season.  However, a guy like Chuck Person would interest me as well! 

The Indiana Pacers will continue to fight for a playoff spot, starting tonight against Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Tyler Hansbrough and Love (if he plays..he is questionable for tonight's game) should be one heck of a matchup and I expect many bumps and bruises after this one.  With the Pacers focus on the playoffs and what they have to do to get there, will the mention of a new coach next year cause distraction?  Coach Vogel has done a good job keeping the players focused (until recently, really), so I am confident he will keep their eyes on the prize.  A lot can happen between now and the off-season, but what are your thoughts on Coach Vogel and his future with the Pacers?  Would you like to see what he is capable of as the head coach through an entire season/off-season?  Let me know in the comments...

After the jump, check out the links of the day...

• Box Score
• PACERS: Game Rewind: 76ers 110, Pacers 100
• Pacers' lethargic performance leads to 4th straight defeat | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
  Not even a brief stop at home and a players-only meeting could stop the Indiana Pacers' continuing downward spiral. The Pacers found out the hard way -- again -- that it's difficult to win games when they put themselves in a hole right at the start.
• Sixers keep up the fast pace, top Indiana | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/09/2011
• Pacers, Vogel Enter Vital Stretch - RealGM Articles
• Notebook: Foster's back acts up, is 'day-to-day' | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com
  The Indiana Pacers were without their most experienced big man against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. They also may be without him tonight at Minnesota.
• Source: Chuck Person a candidate for Pacers head coaching job - NBA - Sporting News
• Pacers Post-Up: Playoff push not time to falter
  The playoffs may not be a foregone conclusion, but Charlotte appears disinterested in making a race for eighth.
• Game Preview

• Gameday: Wolves vs. Indiana | StarTribune.com
  Preview: The Wolves, losers of three in a row, face an Indiana team that has struggled of late

• Kevin Love could miss Minnesota Timberwolves' game against Indiana Pacers because of sore knee - TwinCities.com
  The Timberwolves aren't sure if Kevin Love, struggling with a bruised left knee, will be healthy enough to try to reach another double-double milestone in tonight's game against Indiana at Target Center.
• Kellogg expects "wild ride"

• Power Rankings: Lakers, Celtics Marching toward rematch - NBA - CBSSports.com Basketball
  Kobe Bryant is playing better now than he has all season. So too, are Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. This has Dave Del Grande thinking maybe March isn't too early to be thinking about a Finals rematch in this week's Power Rankings.