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Purdue Wins Despite Late Rally From Belmont

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue nearly did it; they nearly played a complete game. Though there was a brief lethargic start to the game for Purdue, the bench helped ignite energy early and often as the Boilers used active hands on the glass and solid defense to put together their most complete game of the […]

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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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Big Shot Rob wins it for Indiana

By 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 […]

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Oladipo returns, Pacers top Bucks

BY DEREK KRAMER (@ipacersblog)ISL Contributor INDIANAPOLIS–“I tell you one thing, the East is in trouble now, boy.” Myles Turner jumped in during Victor Oladipo’s post-game interview on Fox Sports Indiana and made the verbal statement that the Indiana Pacers had made during the game as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of […]

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Myles Turner is on the rise, and worth every penny

(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 […]

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Pacers continue to roll without Oladipo

(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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Hoosiers win third straight close game

(Juwan Morgan scored 15 points in IU’s win over Louisville. Photo by: Getty Images.) By TYLER SMITH ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON — Three straight games have come down to the wire for the Indiana Hoosiers. And three straight times, the Hoosiers have found a way to get the job done. It was the first time since […]

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Wheeler Shines in 62-60 Win Over Maryland

By KEITH CARRELL @BoilerColts ISL Purdue Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Big Ten basketball in Mackey Arena, not much can be an atmosphere like it. Walking into the arena, there was a palpable buzz among the fans; but something was different, the buzz wasn’t about basketball. Fans were lining up in the concourse before the […]

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Hoosiers top Northwestern after roller coaster week

(Romeo Langford scored 20 points in his first Big Ten Conference game. Photo by: Getty Images) By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL) ISL Editor BLOOMINGTON —  It’s been a roller coaster kind of week for the Indiana Hoosiers basketball program.  After losing 90-69 at Duke on Tuesday, Indiana regrouped to have a big weekend.  On Friday, they […]

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