By CHRIS GOFF ISL Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers fell to the Atlanta Hawks 97-87 on Wednesday night at Philips Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George snapped to life from his recent string of so-so play (28 points, 12 rebounds), but Kyle Korver scored a team-high 17 points and helped Atlanta (19-17) build a 25-point […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers squeaked by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: With 7.9 seconds left and his Cavaliers down 81-78, Earl Clark caught an inbounds pass with one foot out of bounds. That let Indiana (27-6) escape with an ugly […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers kicked off the new year with a 95-82 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at the Air Canada Centre: IN A NUTSHELL: DeMar DeRozan exploded for 26 points and nine rebounds while Kyle Lowry picked the Pacers apart with 13 points and 14 […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor/Sports XChange INDIANAPOLIS – The Pacers and Nets each finished with 49 victories last season. Both made flashy offseason roster additions that were meant to get them over the top in the Eastern Conference. Yet, approaching the midway point of the season, these expected contenders are going in opposite directions. Indiana […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor INDIANAPOLIS – Ian Mahinmi signed a four-year contract to be Roy Hibbert’s caddy and was considered one of the top backup centers in basketball. But while Mahinmi has stayed injury-free in spite of a history that suggested he might come and go from the lineup, his production has been the […]
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By COLLIN O’CONNOR ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS — It wasn’t a great game or performance from his new team on this night, but former Butler coach Brad Stevens’ highly anticipated homecoming was still something worth seeing here Sunday. As Stevens was first shown on the new, state-of-the-art video board that Bankers Life Fieldhouse recently installed, a […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers destroyed the Brooklyn Nets 103-86 on Monday night at the Barclays Center: IN A NUTSHELL: The Pacers led by six at halftime before ripping open a giant lead with a monster third quarter to earn their third straight blowout victory. Lance Stephenson had a […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Luke Fischer’s college career started in forgettable fashion. His shoulder hurt, and his numbers were nonexistent. He made four shots – most in garbage time – and had just 13 points through eight games. But, as is always the case with freshmen, the impact gets better with […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Co-Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — As well as the Indiana Pacers have played this season, they might have reached a new level. Forward Paul George scored 24 points, guard Lance Stephenson had a triple-double, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Boston Celtics 106-79 Sunday night to improve the best record in […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – In Saturday’s loss to Notre Dame, Yogi Ferrell scored 11 points in the second half on 4-of-9 shooting (2 of 5 3-pointers), and he added three steals trying to lead Indiana’s comeback. Ferrell carried that momentum over to Friday night’s second half, scoring 10 points (and missing […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Co-Editor/The Sports XChange INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers followed their most disappointing loss with their most complete win. Forward Paul George had 24 points and nine rebounds to help the Pacers snap a two-game losing streak with a 114-81 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Guard Lance Stephenson had […]
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