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By ALEX GOLDENISL Contributor In this week’s column, we will look at games from the past eight days. The Indiana Pacers faced Brooklyn (FRI), Toronto (SAT), San Antonio (MON), New York (WED) and Portland (FRI). With a underwhelming 3-7 start, it’s hard to love anything about this team right now, but there are still a […]

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 […]

By ALEX GOLDENISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Five games into the season, and the Indiana Pacers sit with a lousy 1-4 record. The Pacers have once again been bitten by the injury bug and their schedule has not been the easiest. Indiana’s front office felt that this current core (with a few subtle changes) would be […]

By TYLER SMITHISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS —  After two crushing losses to start the season, it was finally time for the Indiana Pacers to play in front of their home fans (with full attendance) again.  And those fans might have made all the difference. Playing in their second Overtime game in as many days, the Pacers […]

By TIM FLINTISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — Something magical happens when you take your kids to see the Indiana Pacers play. From the moment you buy your tickets to the drive home, there’s an electric buzz of excitement that can’t be matched. It doesn’t even matter if the Pacers win or lose, your kids will still […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

By 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]