(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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(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(Victor Oladipo rises up for the game-winner over Boston on Saturday night. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — This is Victor Oladipo’s city, and we’re all witnesses of his magic. After a poor overall shooting night, Oladipo once again put on a show when it counted the most. […]
(Victor Oladipo scored 21 points in the Pacers loss to Portland on Monday. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In the age of social media, it’s only natural to overreact in sports. Fans know one loss can’t possibly define a team, but it still feels that way […]
(Kyle O’Quinn had 16 points and eight rebounds in the Pacers win Saturday night. Photo by: Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — No Sabonis? No problem. This year’s Pacers are built to withstand injuries, and Saturday night gave them the first opportunity to prove it. The result? A 132-112 […]
Domantas Sabonis had 14 points and 15 rebounds in the Pacers opening night win. (Photo by Pacers Sports and Entertainment) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Ever since April 29th, the Indiana Pacers and their fans have been chomping at the bit to play meaningful basketball again. The long wait is over, and […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Every NBA team has a certain level of enthusiasm on “Media Day.” It’s a new season. Every team has some new players. It’s only natural for the coaches and players to be optimistic and to say all the right things. But this year’s Media Day still felt different […]
By CHRIS GOFF It is the end for the 2017-18 Pacers, because Cleveland’s home-court advantage and LeBron James’ special powers were too much to overcome. By any objective measure, this was a successful season for Indiana, but there Victor Oladipo was Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena, after a 105-101 defeat to the Cavaliers in Game […]
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