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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — There’s something about the number 31 that just fits the Indiana Pacers. And while the 31st pick in the NBA draft is often insignificant, Pacers rookie Andrew Nembhard is quickly making 15+ teams regret overlooking him this past summer. He’s becoming a fan favorite in Indy, and already […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — One year ago, the Pacers said “Good Riddance” to a rough 2021, which was capped off by a last-second loss to the Chicago Bulls. Fast forward to New Years Eve 2022, and the franchise is thankfully in a much better place. But there are still plenty of uncertainties and […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — With a new year approaching, it felt like the Pacers turned back the clock on Thursday night against Cleveland. It was a sellout crowd (first of the season), and it had the energy of those 2018 or 2014 games in the Fieldhouse. It made me reminiscence how loud and proud […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Remember when only a handful of teams in the NBA were considered contenders? Much like the mid-range game: That appears to be a thing of the past. Just look at the NBA standings through the first 30+ games this season. The parity is pretty remarkable. There are teams in […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers continue to defy odds in a number of different ways. Most teams struggle with offense and energy after returning home from a long Western Conference road trip. The Pacers had no issue in those areas, as they put up 121 points and knocked down 18 […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor After a thrilling victory in LA on Monday night/Tuesday morning, the Indiana Pacers have already banked their 12th win of the young season. They’ve played 1/4th of their games, and have compiled 1/2 of their predicted win-total. Tyrese Haliburton is an All-Star. Benn Mathurin is playing like he should’ve been […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers fans have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Even after their 5-game winning streak was snapped on Wednesday night at the hands of Minnesota, this team still left the Fieldhouse crowd buzzing, and dreaming about the future ahead. Rookie sensation Benn Mathurin put on […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Are the Pacers… decent? That still remains to be seen. But they’re definitely fun. And let’s face it: They’re probably better than you thought. Tyrese Haliburton is playing like an All-Star. Bennedict Mathurin is playing like the Rookie of the year. Myles Turner is playing for respect (and […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It was an eventful opening week for the Indiana Pacers: Three home games in four nights, a freak pregame injury, spirited comebacks that fell short, and a thrilling victory on Saturday to cap it all off. At the end of it all, the Pacers finished the week with […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor A new era has officially arrived for Indiana Pacers basketball. And as we gathered at the Ascension St. Vincent practice facility for Media Day, one thing became abundantly clear: This organization is united in their new direction of long-term thinking. It may not translate to many wins right away. It […]

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I started covering the Pacers for ISL way back in February of 2014. I feel like I’ve seen it all in that time frame: One-seeds, deep playoff runs, early playoff exits, franchise-altering injuries, big trades, funny locker room moments, empty stadiums, full stadiums, coaching changes, a fan base […]