By DEREK KRAMER (@iPacersblog) ISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — After being down by 22 points with less than six minutes left in the third quarter, the Indiana Pacers outscored the Detroit Pistons 51-22 the remainder of the game to win in impressive fashion by a final of 107-100 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers were kick-started […]
Author: Tyler Smith
By CALEB LYNN (@CjLynn016) ISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — Two days after getting blasted by Indiana State in the opener, the Hoosiers responded with a bounce-back win over Howard University, by a final score of 86-77. It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was a step in the right direction as Head Coach Archie Miller got […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Domantas Sabonis was often referred to as the “throw-in” from this summer’s trade involving Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After just seven games of the season, he doesn’t look like a throw-in. He looks like the real deal. After putting up 22 points and 12 […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor After covering Paul George for several seasons, I grew accustomed to his post-game comments. He has always spoken his mind, which is appreciated. At times, however, his words can leave a bad taste in the mouths of fans or teammates. I do feel he simply gets misunderstood on occasion. […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are in a transition season. It will be a season filled with obstacles, slumps, and at times, frustration. With that said, not every loss will be equal. Not every loss will mean progress wasn’t made. Take Friday night against Portland, for example. Playing without […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Everything felt new for the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. There’s no Paul George. There’s no Larry Bird. New floor. New uniforms. New PA announcer. New players. And most importantly, a new style of play. Gone are the days of playing through one […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor Another NBA season is upon us, and the new-look Indiana Pacers are ready to show the world what they can do. Here are some of the best quotes from Media Day- Pacers Coach Nate McMillan– “We’re going to play team basketball. We have a lot of guys that […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When you know a breakup is coming, does it make it any easier when it actually happens? That depends on who you ask, I guess. For many Pacers fans, the split with Paul George is as painful as it gets. What about all of our good times? […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor http://thegruelingtruth.net/podcast/lets-talk-nba-indianapacers-season-recap-future-pacers/ (Pacers Podcast. Click the picture to listen.) INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers barely made the playoffs. They got swept by Cleveland. There’s uncertainty surrounding Paul George. And now Larry Bird has stepped down. That doesn’t sound too promising for the franchise or its fans. But does that guarantee […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It was the entire Pacers season summed up in one game. One minute, they look like one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The next minute, they look like they forgot how to play basketball. With the chance to make it a series against the […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It all came down to Game 82. After one of the most up and down seasons you’ll ever see, the Pacers finished the season with five straight wins. And they needed every one of them. The Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 104-86 on Wednesday night, clinching a […]
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