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The Pacers catch a break in Sacramento where they face the Kings on Friday night minus lead weapons DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay.
Of course, the Pacers are trying to pick up the pieces after the "Disaster in the Desert" on Wednesday night while also trying to solve the road back-to-back woes that have delivered losses on the second night five times this season. The Pacers have a tough one in the mile high air of Denver on Saturday night, so whatever steps they can take to earn a win in Sac AND save some juice for the Nuggets will help.
But first thing's first, the Pacers have to get back to playing at a championship level to start the second half of the regular season in style.
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