By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor After covering Paul George for several seasons, I grew accustomed to his post-game comments. He has always spoken his mind, which is appreciated. At times, however, his words can leave a bad taste in the mouths of fans or teammates. I do feel he simply gets misunderstood on occasion. […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers are in a transition season. It will be a season filled with obstacles, slumps, and at times, frustration. With that said, not every loss will be equal. Not every loss will mean progress wasn’t made. Take Friday night against Portland, for example. Playing without […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Everything felt new for the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. There’s no Paul George. There’s no Larry Bird. New floor. New uniforms. New PA announcer. New players. And most importantly, a new style of play. Gone are the days of playing through one […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor Another NBA season is upon us, and the new-look Indiana Pacers are ready to show the world what they can do. Here are some of the best quotes from Media Day- Pacers Coach Nate McMillan– “We’re going to play team basketball. We have a lot of guys that […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — When you know a breakup is coming, does it make it any easier when it actually happens? That depends on who you ask, I guess. For many Pacers fans, the split with Paul George is as painful as it gets. What about all of our good times? […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor http://thegruelingtruth.net/podcast/lets-talk-nba-indianapacers-season-recap-future-pacers/ (Pacers Podcast. Click the picture to listen.) INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers barely made the playoffs. They got swept by Cleveland. There’s uncertainty surrounding Paul George. And now Larry Bird has stepped down. That doesn’t sound too promising for the franchise or its fans. But does that guarantee […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It was the entire Pacers season summed up in one game. One minute, they look like one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The next minute, they look like they forgot how to play basketball. With the chance to make it a series against the […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — It all came down to Game 82. After one of the most up and down seasons you’ll ever see, the Pacers finished the season with five straight wins. And they needed every one of them. The Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 104-86 on Wednesday night, clinching a […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers have been so good at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this season… until recently. A three-game home-stand looked like just what the Pacers needed in a tight playoff race. Instead of taking advantage, the Pacers went 1-2 and now have to play three tough road games in […]
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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Hayward put on a show in his home state. George Hill returned to Bankers Life Fieldhouse. But the Pacers spoiled their homecoming party with a 107-100 victory. Paul George didn’t make a shot in the 1st half (0-for-8) and struggled for most of the game. But […]
Continue ReadingBy TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — One night after scoring just 29 points in the second half, the Pacers put on a show in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets, on way to a 98-77 victory. That’s been the story of the season. One game, they look lost. The next game, they […]
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