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O'Neal, Pacers seek fifth win in six tries vs. Bobcats

Dec 30, 2006 - 4:02 PM Charlotte (8-21) at Indiana (17-14) 7:00 pm EST

INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- Rick Carlisle finally has the Indiana Pacers moving in the right direction.

Carlisle aims to guide the Pacers to their first three-game winning streak of the season when the Charlotte Bobcats come calling on Saturday.

All-Star Jermaine O'Neal had 25 points and 13 rebounds and Darrell Armstrong made the game-winning free throw with 0.9 seconds remaining, lifting Indiana to a 93-92 victory at Detroit on Friday.

The Pacers are 9-4 at Conseco Fieldhouse this season, holding opponents just slightly under 90 points per game here.

Gerald Wallace scored 28 points and Emeka Okafor had 22 and a career-high 25 rebounds - his first career 20-20 game - in Friday's 133-124 triple-overtime triumph over Los Angeles Lakers.

Known for his defensive ability, Wallace has been impressive on the offensive side of late. He is averaging 34 points per game over his last two contests.

Indiana is 4-0 all-time against Charlotte.