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The Indiana Pacers have made their mark defensively under Frank Vogel, but shortcomings on both ends have them on the verge of matching their longest losing streak of the season.
That could be difficult to avoid given the team's track record against the Denver Nuggets.
An unhappy Paul George hopes the Pacers can break out of their funk Sunday night when they look to halt a six-game slide at the Pepsi Center in the opener of a four-game trip.
Indiana, which ranks in the NBA's top 10 defensively with 98.9 points allowed per game, had given up an average of 92.