By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — There’s a lot we still don’t know about this Indiana Pacers team 20 games into the season. But one thing is certain: They’ve got to figure how to win more close games. Indy has already lost six games by four or fewer points, and that doesn’t include the […]
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By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON, IND — Mike Woodson and Dane Fife on the sidelines. The roar of the Assembly Hall crowd. Things felt right again in Bloomington on Wednesday evening. And despite a rough night at the foul line, the Hoosiers prevailed with a 76-74 victory over a good St. John’s team. Trayce […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner deserves your attention. I know, I know, he’s had good stretches before in his career, only to fall back into some old patterns. And I know the “Sabonis over Turner” fans and the “stop shooting 3’s and get in the paint” crowd want to see more […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers finally put together a full game on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. They scored 43 points in the 1st quarter, which bumped them up to 2nd in the entire NBA in 1st quarter points average. They even won the third quarter for the first […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In one week, it’s go-time for the Indiana Pacers. As exciting and refreshing as it will be to start the season, the Pacers have a daunting task ahead of them with a brutal opening schedule. Combine that with a new coaching staff and the typical Pacer injury problems, […]
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By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It’s one thing to speak highly of your latest draft picks. It’s another thing to gush over them. Not only have the Indiana Pacers been excited about Chris Duarte (13th pick), they’ve been infatuated with Isaiah Jackson (22nd pick). At just 19 years old, Isaiah Jackson is the perfect […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have a new Head Coach. They have a few new key players. They have a new name for their arena (Gainbridge Fieldhouse.) And as they expressed at Media Day, they have a renewed hope for the upcoming season. Here were some of the highlights and […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I’ve always enjoyed coming to Victory Field and watching the Indianapolis Indians play. As a kid, I especially loved attending when the Iowa Cubs were in town. Because of league realignment, these teams didn’t play each other from 1998-2020. But now, this friendly rivalry has been renewed. On […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The very minute Rick Carlisle decided to leave Dallas, speculation began for an Indiana reunion. Though most people, including myself, figured he would end up in Boston or Milwaukee, the opportunity was still there. After firing two Nate’s in less than a 10-month period, Pacers President Kevin Pritchard […]
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By ALEX GOLDEN (@AlexGoldenNBA)ISL Contributor NBA Mock Draft (Round 1) 1. Houston Rockets – Cade Cunningham | G | Oklahoma State This is a no brainer pick here. Cade Cunningham is the most coveted player in the draft. A 6’7” point guard who has elite offensive traits, a high IQ, an incredible feel for the […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers have now fired two Nate’s in a span of 9 1/2 months. With the dismissal of Nate Bjorkgren, the Pacers will once again embark on a coaching searching. They’ve botched coaching decisions and draft picks in the past: This time around, they have to hit on […]
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