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Orlando Magic lose to Indiana Pacers after Mathurin scores 20 points
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to Indiana Pacers after Mathurin scores 20 pointsThe Orlando Magic lost their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points and four of his teammates each had 17.
Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener
Read full article: Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home openerKarl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night.
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finalsTyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Read full article: Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limitPascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victories
Read full article: Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victoriesThe Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets managed to fight their way back into the NBA's conference semifinals with key Game 3 victories Friday night.
Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
Read full article: Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semisJalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason
Read full article: Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseasonJalen Brunson has become the fourth player to score 40 or more points in four consecutive postseason games, the first since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
Read full article: Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in seriesMyles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series leadTyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102
Read full article: Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a row
Read full article: Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a rowTyrese Haliburton had 18 of Indiana’s franchise-record 50 assists and the Pacers routed the Atlanta Hawks 150-116 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan votingMilwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday.
Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streak
Read full article: Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streakPaolo Banchero scored 23 of his 34 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game skid with a 117-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night.
NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
Read full article: NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamourWhen league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn’t be an understated affair.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Read full article: Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament finalTyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
Read full article: Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourneyAll-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded the first triple-double of his career and completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 left as the surprising Indiana Pacers ousted the Boston Celtics from the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 122-112 quarterfinal victory.
Haliburton, Pacers get Carlisle his 900th win with 152-111 rout of Spurs
Read full article: Haliburton, Pacers get Carlisle his 900th win with 152-111 rout of SpursTyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, and the Indiana Pacers routed the San Antonio Spurs 152-111 for coach Rick Carlisle’s 900th career victory.
James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past Pacers
Read full article: James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past PacersLeBron James had 26 points and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA’s career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112-111.
Grizzlies use Morant's triple-double, rally to beat Pacers
Read full article: Grizzlies use Morant's triple-double, rally to beat PacersJa Morant had 27 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 28 points and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a lackluster first half to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-100.
Haliburton scores 33 points, Pacers beat slumping Celtics
Read full article: Haliburton scores 33 points, Pacers beat slumping CelticsTyrese Haliburton scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers opened a 30-point lead in the first half before holding off the slumping Boston Celtics 117-112 on Wednesday night.
Stephen Curry expresses relief shoulder won't need surgery
Read full article: Stephen Curry expresses relief shoulder won't need surgeryStephen Curry expressed relief that his left shoulder injury would not require surgery when he met with reporters during the Golden State Warriors’ shootaround Friday.
Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119
Read full article: Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119.
Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over Pacers
Read full article: Hornets break franchise record with 158-126 win over PacersThe Charlotte Hornets broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.
Curry falls short of record, but leads Warriors past Pacers
Read full article: Curry falls short of record, but leads Warriors past PacersStephen Curry finished one 3-pointer shy of the NBA career record on Monday night, making five 3-pointers and scoring 26 points to help the Golden State Warriors rally late for a 102-100 win over the Indiana Pacers.
James rallies Lakers past Pacers 124-116 after suspension
Read full article: James rallies Lakers past Pacers 124-116 after suspensionLeBron James made the tiebreaking 3-pointer in overtime and followed with a back-breaking 3 in his return from the first suspension of his career to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana 124-116 on Wednesday night.
Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed
Read full article: Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seedRussell Westbrook nearly had a triple-double and Bradley Beal scored 25 points in just 29 minutes to help the Washington Wizards reach the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Indiana Pacers 142-115 in the play-in round.
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
Read full article: Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in roundDomantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conference’s first play-in game.
James returns as he and Davis send Lakers by Pacers 122-115
Read full article: James returns as he and Davis send Lakers by Pacers 122-115Anthony Davis scored 28 points and LeBron James returned after a six-game absence to score 24 Saturday to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-115 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers rally late for 103-94 win to snap 76ers streak
Read full article: Pacers rally late for 103-94 win to snap 76ers streakDomantas Sabonis had his ninth triple-double of the season and Caris LeVert added 24 points to help Indiana rally past Philadelphia 103-94, ending the 76ers eight-game winning streak.
Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to Pacers
Read full article: Magic rookie Cannady’ breaks ankle in loss to PacersMalcolm Brogdon scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers used a big third quarter to rout short-handed Orlando 131-112 on Sunday night in a game marred by Magic rookie Devin Cannady’s gruesome ankle injury.
Holiday, Sabonis lead Pacers past Magic, 111-106
Read full article: Holiday, Sabonis lead Pacers past Magic, 111-106Aaron Holiday scored 20 points, Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in his return from a three-game injury absence and the Indiana Pacers held off the Orlando Magic 111-106 on Friday night.
Anunoby's hot hand helps short-handed Raptors beat Pacers
Read full article: Anunoby's hot hand helps short-handed Raptors beat PacersToronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. Plus, they maintained their dominance over the Pacers, who have lost six straight season series to Toronto. He had a good night.”The Pacers played catch-up most of the game after falling behind midway through the second quarter. Toronto scored the final five points to hand Indiana its third loss in four games. Pacers: Sabonis had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the first half alone for his 16th consecutive double-double to open the season.
Brogdon’s 3-pointer lifts Pacers past Magic 120-118 in OT
Read full article: Brogdon’s 3-pointer lifts Pacers past Magic 120-118 in OTINDIANAPOLIS – Malcolm Brogdon hit the decisive 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 120-118 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Jeremy Lamb and Myles Turner each scored 22 points, and Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points. Fournier scored 26 points for the Magic. Fournier missed a 3-point attempt with the Magic clinging to a one-point lead, setting up Brogdon's big shot. Pacers: Turner returned after missing previous two games with right hand injury.
LeVert, Pacers await test results before plotting next move
Read full article: LeVert, Pacers await test results before plotting next moveHe was eager to meet his new teammates, join the starting lineup and make his Pacers debut. LeVert spent his first 4 1/2 seasons with the Nets after the Pacers selected him in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft. Though teams conduct physicals at the start of each season, LeVert wasn't sure if the Nets ever scanned his lower back. That changed when he joined the Pacers, who came up with a diagnosis LeVert never expected. And until LeVert does return, first-year coach Nate Bjorkgren will be dealing with a short-handed roster.
Clippers beat Pacers 129-96 for 1st 4-game winning streak
Read full article: Clippers beat Pacers 129-96 for 1st 4-game winning streakIndiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – Marcus Morris scored a season-high 20 points to lead seven players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Indiana Pacers 129-96 on Sunday night for their first four-game winning streak of the season. “Guys are buying in and enjoying playing the game.”Doug McDermott led the Pacers with 23 points, making five 3-pointers. It was their fourth straight game with at least 15 3-pointers made, tying the longest such streak in franchise history. ... Williams missed his second straight game with a left hip injury.
Pacers stymie Curry, bounce back to beat Warriors 104-95
Read full article: Pacers stymie Curry, bounce back to beat Warriors 104-95Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – Edmond Sumner earned a start for Indiana that came with a daunting assignment: defending Stephen Curry. Myles Turner made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:59 left and scored 22 points, Aaron Holiday converted a layup on the next possession and the Pacers held off Curry and the Golden State Warriors 104-95 Tuesday night. Golden State rookie James Wiseman picked up his fourth personal foul with 1:10 left in the second quarter. Golden State has won its last two on the Nuggets' home floor.
Dragic scores 23, 5th-seeded Heat sweep Pacers to advance
Read full article: Dragic scores 23, 5th-seeded Heat sweep Pacers to advanceTyler Herro had 16 points and Bam Adebayo added 14 points and 19 rebounds for the Heat, who made it out of the first round for the first time since 2016. Victor Oladipo had 25 points and Myles Turner added 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers, who have dropped four straight postseason series to the Heat since 2012. Dragic's layup at the end of the third quarter gave the Heat an eight-point lead and the Pacers never mounted a serious comeback in the fourth. Heat guard Jimmy Butler left the game in the first quarter with a left shoulder strain. Pacers: T.J. Warren had 21 points for Indiana.
Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like home
Read full article: Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like homeBut right now it's more hurting the teams that should be playing in front of rowdy fans, not virtual ones. With Domantas Sabonis lost to injury, the Pacers need Turner to do even more on the inside to pick up the slack. Game 2, 9 p.m. ESPN NEED TO KNOW: These teams are seeded No. 8 based on what they did over the entire season, but there is no such difference in the bubble. Vogel said he believes in adjusting when necessary and may decide the Lakers need more speed on the floor and go smaller.
Turner helps Indiana hold off Harden rally to beat Rockets
Read full article: Turner helps Indiana hold off Harden rally to beat RocketsThat's when Harden got Houston going, cutting it to 106-104 on with a driving basket with 27 seconds to go. But after Victor Olidipo missed a 3-pointer, Turner tipped out the rebound to Justin Holliday with six seconds left. ... Malcolm Brogdon, who had 12 points in Monday's loss to Miami, sat out against Houston with a sore neck. Rockets: Russell Westbrook was diagnosed with a strained quadriceps muscle in his right leg and will miss Friday's regular-season finale. Rockets: Play Philadelphia on Friday.
Warrens hot hand sends Pacers past Magic for 3rd straight
Read full article: Warrens hot hand sends Pacers past Magic for 3rd straightLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. T.J. Warren scored 32 points, tying Jermaine O'Neal's franchise record for most in a three-game span, to send the Indiana Pacers past the Orlando Magic 120-109 on Tuesday for their third consecutive victory. Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, whose season-best, five-game winning streak ended. Warren again proved to be the catalyst as the Pacers scored the first 10 points and needed less than five minutes to take a 17-3 lead. The Magic opened the third quarter with eight straight points and eventually cut the deficit to 78-66 after back-to-back baskets from Vucevic. Pacers: Indiana had a season-high scoring total in the first quarter and a season-best 71 points in the first half.
Warren scores career-high 53 as Pacers beat 76ers 127-121
Read full article: Warren scores career-high 53 as Pacers beat 76ers 127-121I just wanted to be aggressive, do what I do best, Warren said. Tobias Harris scored 30 points for Philadelphia, and Ben Simmons had 19 points and 13 rebounds. But the leading trio for the Sixers wasn't enough to overcome Warren, who matched a franchise record with 19 points in the first quarter. He punished us tonight from the beginning of the game on.The Pacers got the restart-opening win without two starters. The Sixers were down 35-29 after the first and had eight turnovers, including two each from Embiid and Milton.
Pacers' Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virus
Read full article: Pacers' Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virusIndiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon drives past Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon said Tuesday he has been quarantined after testing positive for the coronavirus. I recently tested positive for the COVID virus and am currently in quarantine," the statement read. But with other NBA players voicing concerns about resuming the season amid the continuing protests, Brogdon had decided he would play. If Oladipo does play, the Pacers intend to be cautious with their star.