With Indiana only two games back of the Hawks, we'll move them back into the Games To Watch segment. Mike Dunleavy has quietly had a very impressive season for the Pacers, finally paying off on some of the promise that made him the 3rd pick in the draft back in 2002.
Three games to pay attention to on the slate tonight:
Minnesota at Indiana
Desired Outcome: A T-wolves upset.
Probable Outcome: Yeah, I don't know if I see this one happening, though I think the Wolves have shown some promise as this season has worn on. With a foundation of Al Jefferson, Randy Foye, Craig Smith, and Corey Brewer, they've got some nice young players to build around for the future. But it doesn't mean they'll get a win at Indy tonight.
Denver at New Jersey
Desired Outcome: The Nuggets let us down on Wednesday at Philadelphia, so it would be nice to see them come through with a road win at the IZOD Center.
Probable Outcome: Hard to say. If the Nets play like they did on Wednesday, they can beat any team in the NBA. Since they seem to rarely do that, I have a feeling the Nuggets (who are fighting for their own playoff lives in the West) will win the game and put a stop to their current five-game road losing streak.
Philadelphia at Orlando
Desired Outcome: We want an Orlando win for sure, but it'd be nice for Philly to make them work for it to tire them out a little before they visit Philips Arena tomorrow night.
Probable Outcome: Philly is playing really well of late, but the Magic are pretty solid at home (22-13). Magic win, but the Sixers do indeed keep it close.