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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By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor After a thrilling victory in LA on Monday night/Tuesday morning, the Indiana Pacers have already banked their 12th win of the young season. They’ve played 1/4th of their games, and have compiled 1/2 of their predicted win-total. Tyrese Haliburton is an All-Star. Benn Mathurin is playing like he should’ve been […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Are the Pacers… decent? That still remains to be seen. But they’re definitely fun. And let’s face it: They’re probably better than you thought. Tyrese Haliburton is playing like an All-Star. Bennedict Mathurin is playing like the Rookie of the year. Myles Turner is playing for respect (and […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor A new era has officially arrived for Indiana Pacers basketball. And as we gathered at the Ascension St. Vincent practice facility for Media Day, one thing became abundantly clear: This organization is united in their new direction of long-term thinking. It may not translate to many wins right away. It […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — I started covering the Pacers for ISL way back in February of 2014. I feel like I’ve seen it all in that time frame: One-seeds, deep playoff runs, early playoff exits, franchise-altering injuries, big trades, funny locker room moments, empty stadiums, full stadiums, coaching changes, a fan base […]
By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — In a game that could have big draft-night implications, the Pacers fell short in another close one, losing on Wednesday night to the Sacramento Kings, 110-109 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Both teams were missing multiple starters, including Domantas Sabonis who was injured recently and didn’t make the trip. The Pacers […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Did that actually happen? With their NCAA Tournament hopes potentially on the line, the Indiana Hoosiers couldn’t have played two different halves if they tried. But when it mattered the most, they got the job done in thrilling fashion. After trailing 60-43 with 11 minutes to play, Indiana […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers look quite a bit different than they did when the season started. And they could be receiving another roster makeover this summer. At the same time, there are plenty of players on the current squad that could be part of the long-term future. Here are […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After an Elite 8 appearance one year ago, Teri Moren and the Indiana Hoosiers have had big goals for this basketball season. At times, the Hoosiers have looked like national title contenders. Recently, they’ve battled injuries and went through a tough stretch of losing four out of five […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers had a chance to grab another signature win for their tournament resume on Tuesday night. Instead, they folded down the stretch and were handed a fourth straight loss. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated Indiana 74-69 in Bloomington, and now the question on everyone’s mind: Will the […]
By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers may have found the franchise piece they’ve been looking for. Tyrese Haliburton arrived with a bang on Friday night, connecting on his first six shots, throwing dimes, and showing Pacer fans why he was worth giving up a 2-time All-Star. Pacers President Kevin Pritchard met with […]
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