Category: Pacers

Pacers beat Chicago as brutal schedule looms

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers concluded their important 7-game stretch with a 105-96 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Before this stretch began, I said the Pacers needed to go 6-1 to have a shot at the 3-seed in the Eastern Conference, thanks to the […]

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Pacers put together huge comeback win over New Orleans

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers returned to action with a bang on Friday night. They trailed by 20 points, played without Myles Turner, and still managed to get the win by a final score of 126-111 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Only one team showed rust in the early going from […]

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Meet Whitfield- One of the most loyal Pacer fans

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana Pacers have a lot of loyal fans that care deeply about their team.  Recently, I met one of them who deserved a story. I’ve covered the Pacers for the last six seasons.  I attend the home games, get some locker room quotes when the game is […]

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Pacers go cold late in loss to Milwaukee

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers had a golden chance to win their seventh straight game heading into the All-Star break.  They built a 10-point lead over Milwaukee in the 4th quarter.  But then, everything fell apart,  and the NBA’s best team used a late run to defeat Indiana 106-97. Giannis […]

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Victor Oladipo Speaks to Media

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  As Pacers star Victor Oladipo continues his rehab process in Florida, he took some time to speak with the media via conference call. This should be no surprise to Pacers fans- Oladipo was upbeat with a positive outlook on the whole situation. “The last week has been good,” Oladipo […]

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Pacers give LeBron the biggest defeat of his career

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  With LeBron James in town, you can always expect quality entertainment.  But on Tuesday night, it was the home team putting on the show.  The Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-94 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for their third straight victory. The Lakers may have been lifeless amid […]

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Pacers start home-stand with a bang

By 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 […]

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Halfway point- How do the Pacers stack up?

By 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 […]

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Pacers continue to thrive with team ball

By 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 […]

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Pacers continue to win with defense and depth

By 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 […]

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