By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner share the court, good things typically happen for the Indiana Pacers. Turner has benefited from playing his natural position this season. He’s also benefited from playing with #0. And if the Pacers can keep these two guys healthy, it’s a nice start […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers were well represented at All-Star Weekend in Utah, and now it’s back to business for the blue and gold. This isn’t the “second half” of the season, but rather, the final stretch of 21 games. Does this team have a run left in them to have […]
Click to read more:By AUSTIN LAWTONISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — After over a month of interviews and speculation, the Indianapolis Colts have found their next Head Coach. Now former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Shane Steichen, will take the reigns from interim head coach, Jeff Saturday. “I’m extremely honored and grateful to be the next head football coach of the […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Before this season even began, I was writing about the win/win scenarios this season would present the Indiana Pacers. While most fans wanted to tank from day one, I at least saw a possibility of a competitive team. I also recognize the importance of getting another high draft […]
Click to read more:By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — Two and a half weeks ago, things looked awfully bleak for the Indiana Hoosiers. Injuries were piling up, and they had fallen to 1-4 in conference play after getting bounced by Penn State. Any thoughts of winning the Big Ten and being a lock for the NCAA Tournament […]
Click to read more:By AUSTIN LAWTON ISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS– The 2023 season for the Indianapolis Colts will be one to forget for the fan base and the franchise. The Colts finished with a 1-7 record to end the season, including being on the wrong end of the largest comeback in NFL history on December 17 against the Vikings. […]
Click to read more: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 […]
Click to read more: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 […]
Click to read more: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 […]
Click to read more: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 […]
Click to read more: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 […]
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