Pacers Links: Pacers tip off road trip with early start against Clippers

The Pacers jumped three time zones on their way to L.A. to face the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, they don't have to worry about a late night tip while acclimating to the three-hour time difference from Indy since the opener on their roadie tips off at 12:30 pm PT around the time the Colts will be finishing off the Titans in Indy.

The Pacers may catch another break as they begin a brutal 10-game stretch of games with the first of five consecutive on the road. The Clippers will be without J.J. Redick at shooting guard and Chris Paul may not be able to answer the bell with a strained hamstring which kept him out of the Clips' game on Friday.

CP3 will surely want to give it a go to play against the NBA's top team (San Antonio lost to Houston last night, leaving the Pacers as the only one-loss team), but the Clippers also have to consider the big picture if Paul isn't 100 percent. If Paul can't go, former Pacer Darren Collison will likely start which should set up an interesting passive-aggressive grudge match with George Hill.

Check out the links:

Game Preview: Pacers at Clippers | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS

Pacers to Face Tough Test on Five Game Road Trip | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS

Pacers begin rugged trip | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

Paul George still motivated by 2010 slights | Pacers Insider

More Measuring Sticks for George | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS

Clippers are hit hard with injuries, especially in backcourt - latimes.com

Up next: Clippers vs. Pacers on Sunday - latimes.com

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