Category: Pacers

Pacers start home-stand with a bang

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  With the Philadelphia 76ers coming to town on Thursday, it would have been easy for the Pacers to overlook Tuesday’s game against Phoenix.  Instead, they started their five-game home-stand off with a bang.  They never trailed in the game, and defeated the Suns 131-97. Bojan Bogdanovic continued his […]

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Halfway point- How do the Pacers stack up?

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Pacers have reached the halfway point of their season.  41 games down. 41 games to go.  Despite some typical ups and downs, it’s tough to complain about a 27-14 record- on pace for 54 wins. Here’s how the Pacers rank in several categories after the first half […]

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Pacers continue to thrive with team ball

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are 24-12.  They’re on pace for 55 wins.  And the best part?  They’re doing it more with defense and depth, instead of simply relying on one player to carry them. In fact, you could argue the Pacers are a better team when Victor Oladipo takes […]

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Pacers continue to win with defense and depth

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After a rough 48 hours last week, the Indiana Pacers have responded nicely with back to back wins, improving their record to 22-12 on the season.  On Sunday night, they took care of business defeating the Washington Wizards 105-89 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Victor Oladipo didn’t attempt a […]

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Oladipo returns, Pacers top Bucks

BY DEREK KRAMER (@ipacersblog)ISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS–“I tell you one thing, the East is in trouble now, boy.” Myles Turner jumped in during Victor Oladipo’s post-game interview on Fox Sports Indiana and made the verbal statement that the Indiana Pacers had made during the game as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of […]

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Myles Turner is on the rise, and worth every penny

(Myles Turner is on the rise for the Indiana Pacers. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  Myles Turner signed a $72-million-dollar contract extension before the season started.  I said it then, and I’ll say it now- He’s worth it. Let’s be clear:  The Pacers didn’t pay Myles […]

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Pacers continue to roll without Oladipo

(Tyreke Evans scored 10 points in the Pacers win over Sacramento. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers continue to roll, even without their star Victor Oladipo. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 107-97 on Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, improving to 8-4 in games without […]

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Holiday shines in Pacers win

(Aaron Holiday scored 12 points to ignite the Pacers win on Saturday night. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By DEREK KRAMER (@ipacersblog) ISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Holiday hadn’t played meaningful minutes all season. The Indiana Pacers first-round draft pick hadn’t played at all in the team’s last nine games. On Saturday night, Holiday […]

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Smith: The Pacers need more from Doug McDermott

(Doug McDermott- Photo by NBA.com) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  Doug McDermott was brought to Indiana to be a 3-point specialist off the bench.  At times in his career, he has looked like Kyle Korver with more athleticism.  Other times, he has been a forgotten man on the roster.  Is he to […]

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Oladipo stands up for teammate Myles Turner

(Photo by USA Today Sports) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  Even before Myles Turner landed an extension, he was the most scrutinized player from the Indiana Pacer fan base.  He’s clearly loaded with talent, but it hasn’t always translated to the court.  Even at 22 years old, a lot of the fan […]

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