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Pacers Open Second Half Of Season Tonight

Last updated on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The Indiana Pacers open the second half of the season tonight when the Golden State Warriors visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The Pacers come off the All-Star break sporting a 21-12 record and a four-game winning streak.

Center Roy Hibbert played in Sunday night's All-Star game while guard Paul George participated in the rising stars game and the slam dunk competition during All-Star Weekend.

The rest of the team should be rested following the break.

Danny Granger leads the Blue and Gold in scoring at 18 points per game with Hibbert adding 13.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.

The Warriors are 13-17 under first-year head coach and former Pacer Mark Jackson.

Golden State is led in scoring by guard Monta Ellis at 22.4 points per game with forward David Lee Contributing 19.3 points and 9.8 boards per contest.

The Pacers won the first meeting with Golden State, knocking off the Warriors 94-91 January 20th in Oakland.

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