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Pacers Links: Danny Granger, Pacers set to return to action against Rockets

The Houston Rockets make their annual visit to Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday night with a lethal inside-outside game that should make for another great matchup with the Pacers.

By Tom Lewis@IndyCornrows Dec 20, 2013, 7:00am EST

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Yay, we're back...hopefully for good. Our appologies for the technical issues and thanks to the SB Nation product team for their around the clock efforts to get us back up and running. So...on to game day with the Houston Rockets in town.

For the second time THIS WEEK, the Indiana Pacers will be showcased to a national audience on ESPN. Let's just hope the outcome is better this time when the Rockets visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse. With Dwight Howard and James Harden running the Rockets, there are plenty of storylines to keep your attention in this matchup between contending teams from each conference.

But throw in the return of Danny Granger and we have a night full of intrigue waiting at the Fieldhouse. Frank Vogel expects to put Granger through his paces off the bench with at least 15 minutes of run. Oh, and the Pacers REALLY need to win this game after dumping their last two games. The Rockets have an inside-outside attack that will severely test the Pacers defense as the Blue and Gold tries to rep for the East while also trying to stay a game ahead of the Miami Heat.

Check out the links:

Game Preview: Pacers vs Rockets | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS

What will Danny Granger give the Pacers? - Indy Star

Pacers Weekly: Frank Vogel | Pacers Blogs

Pacers C Roy Hibbert prepares for 'the best center in the league' | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

George, Hibbert among best of thin East All-Star crop - 1070 The Fan

Granger to play 15-20 minutes in his season debut vs Houston | Pacers Blogs

Ultimate Rockets " Scouting report: at Pacers

Paul George Makes NBA’s Most Popular Jersey List | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE INDIANA PACERS

Roy Hibbert photobombs the ESPN studio crew, makes everything delightfully silly (Video) | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

Ultimate Rockets " In Asik, best player in Rockets’ trade talks stays put

Rockets in revolt - TrueHoop Blog - ESPN