By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor Before anything else, let’s get this out of the way: The Indiana Pacers will probably get the top seed. Having won back-to-back titles, the Miami Heat are a little less urgent, and Dwyane Wade is going to sit a lot of nights for rest. Paul George has proven he can […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers blew a big lead and faded late in a 97-94 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George had 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists, stepping up in the second half as Miami fought back […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers had a lot working in their favor. They were home, had two days of rest, had more talent and were trying to avoid a letdown ahead of Wednesday’s showdown in Miami. While Paul George dismissed the idea of a trap game afterward, saying the Pacers […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor/SportsXChange INDIANAPOLIS – Josh Smith is starting to look comfortable with the Detroit Pistons, who in turn are suddenly competing with the best teams in the NBA. Smith, a forward who signed a huge contract in the offseason to leave Atlanta, scored 30 points and point guard Brandon Jennings had 18 […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Co-Editor INDIANAPOLIS – With Danny Granger targeting a return on Friday, Pacers coach Frank Vogel revealed his plans for Granger’s reintegration. He has played in only five games since the 2011-12 season, so it should come as no surprise that Granger will begin his road back off the bench. Vogel said […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers squeaked by the Charlotte Bobcats 99-94 on Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse: IN A NUTSHELL: Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Lance Stephenson produced 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in another fine all-around performance. Surprisingly, Indiana was […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – With reserve shooting guard Orlando Johnson shooting 25 percent over his previous 10 games, Indiana coach Frank Vogel is pulling him out of the rotation in favor of veteran swingman Rasual Butler. Butler made the team in a mild upset after fitting in during training camp in […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-94 on Sunday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook dominated and the Pacers were demolished by the Thunder in all phases of the game. Durant, the league’s scoring […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers silenced the Utah Jazz 95-86 on Wednesday night at EnergySolutions Arena: IN A NUTSHELL: Roy Hibbert and David West scored 19 of their combined 23 points in the second half, with seven in a row at one point as the Pacers pulled away for […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 106-102 on Monday night at the Moda Center: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George scored a career-high 43 points on 16-of-30 shooting and made five 3-pointers in the final three minutes while trying to bring Indiana back from […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Assistant Editor INDIANAPOLIS – First thoughts after the Indiana Pacers routed the Washington Wizards 93-73 on Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse: IN A NUTSHELL: Paul George scored 23 points and Roy Hibbert had 13 points and eight rebounds to lead the Pacers to their sixth straight win ahead of a difficult […]
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