By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — In a game Indiana desperately needed for their NCAA tournament hopes, the Hoosiers fell just short. Their late-season tailspin continued with a 74-72 loss to the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall. It was Indiana’s third straight home loss, and they finished the conference season by losing eight […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Chicago Bulls are always a good test for a hot team, with or without injured players. The Pacers passed that test thanks to a huge fourth quarter, on way to a 98-84 victory Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers have now won four straight games […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — This one didn’t quite have the Reggie Miller vs. Patrick Ewing flair to it. But at this point in the season, the Pacers aren’t complaining. In the midst of a playoff race, the Pacers are trying to rack up wins. In the last 11 games, they’ve done plenty […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — At the beginning of the season, most Hoosier fans would have taken Indiana’s current position: A chance for 20 wins and an NCAA tournament bid. A chance to finish 6th or 7th in the conference. A chance to have a winning record in the Big Ten. Since the […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have been a different team this season when George Hill has been on the court. Though this entire year has been defined by the absence of Paul George, you can’t overlook the significance of the injuries to George Hill. Hill contributed his first career triple-double […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After getting blown out in West Lafayette three weeks ago, the Hoosiers were looking for revenge over their in-state rivals from Purdue on their home court. Instead, the Boilermakers came into Assembly Hall and defeated Indiana 67-63. It was the Hoosiers’ first home conference loss of the […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After their first three-game winning streak of the season, the Pacers had to go through the NBA Champion Spurs to continue their winning ways. The opportunity was there with a 14-point lead in the second half, but the machine from San Antonio got the job done late. They […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — A season ago, the Indiana Hoosiers lost six games by five or fewer points. This year’s team is just as inexperienced, but it has grown up a lot quicker. After another close conference battle with the Michigan Wolverines, the Hoosiers came out on top by a score of […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Ever since Larry Bird spoke about a possible return of Paul George, the Pacers have played inspired basketball. They followed up a win over Detroit on Wednesday with another big win Friday night over the surging Cavaliers. The Cavs had won 12 straight games coming into this one, […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Sacramento Kings came into tonight’s game having lost eight straight contests. Right from the opening tip, they looked like a team on a mission to end that slump. They started on fire, and built a lead as high as 23 points at one point in the game. […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — After playing five of their first eight conference games on the road, the Hoosiers were happy to be back at Assembly Hall on Saturday afternoon. That didn’t guarantee a win, however, as there is no such thing as an easy win in the Big Ten Conference. Their opponent, […]
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