By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Who knew that 32-15 could feel so bad? The Pacers defeated Toronto for a big win on Wednesday night, but they lost their star in the process. Victor Oladipo went down with what the team is calling a “serious knee injury”, and there’s a good chance he will […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — With the Philadelphia 76ers coming to town on Thursday, it would have been easy for the Pacers to overlook Tuesday’s game against Phoenix. Instead, they started their five-game home-stand off with a bang. They never trailed in the game, and defeated the Suns 131-97. Bojan Bogdanovic continued his […]
Continue ReadingBy CALEB LYNNISL Contributor BLOOMINGTON — After starting the conference season at 3-0, the Indiana Hoosiers have dropped three straight games. The University of Nebraska Cornhuskers came into Bloomington and controlled the game from the tip. They put together an early nine-point lead and they never looked back. The Huskers defeated Indiana Monday night with […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have reached the halfway point of their season. 41 games down. 41 games to go. Despite some typical ups and downs, it’s tough to complain about a 27-14 record- on pace for 54 wins. Here’s how the Pacers rank in several categories after the first half […]
Continue ReadingBy JUSTIN BYERSISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are up to something. They’ve been in playoff mode for a long time after starting the season 1-5. They took care of the Titans in Week 17. Defeating the Titans away from Lucas Oil proved that the Colts can compete with any opponent regardless of the […]
Continue ReadingBy JUSTIN BYERSISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Prior to the 2018 season, expectations for the Indianapolis Colts weren’t necessarily low, but many expected the organization to be in a rebuilding process. However, first-year head coach Frank Reich, General Manager Chris Ballard, and the rest of the organization didn’t share the same sentiment. In the first six […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are 24-12. They’re on pace for 55 wins. And the best part? They’re doing it more with defense and depth, instead of simply relying on one player to carry them. In fact, you could argue the Pacers are a better team when Victor Oladipo takes […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After a rough 48 hours last week, the Indiana Pacers have responded nicely with back to back wins, improving their record to 22-12 on the season. On Sunday night, they took care of business defeating the Washington Wizards 105-89 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Victor Oladipo didn’t attempt a […]
Continue ReadingBy Tyler Smith (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — ‘Big shot Rob’ did it again. The Hoosier freshman buried a 3-point shot at the buzzer to defeat the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the Crossroads Classic. The Hoosiers won by a final score of 71-68, making it four straight close wins by a […]
Continue Reading(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 […]
Continue Reading(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 […]
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