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[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Completely Brushed Off Comeback Win

The Indiana Pacers are still riding high off one of the most improbable comebacks in NBA history. Haliburton hit the game-tying shot that sent it to overtime. While everyone thought it was a three right after the shot went in, it ended up just being a two-point shot to tie the game. After winning a game like that, it can be hard for a team to come back down to earth and focus on the next game.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-completely-brushed-off-comeback-win

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers vs. Knicks, Game 2: New York's big problem? Its starters continue to be no match for Indiana

The Knicks' starting unit has been a problem for a while now.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/breaki...nue-to-be-no-match-for-indiana-055727359.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Indiana Pacers Predicted to Land Georgetown Standout in NBA Draft

The Indiana Pacers are predicted to draft Georgetown star Thomas Sorber with the 23rd pick in Bleacher Report's latest mock draft . Sorber had a standout freshman season at Georgetown, averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and two blocks per contest. He shot 53.2 percent from the field, but struggled from three, shooting 16.2 percent on 1.5 attempts per game. Sorber could be an excellent fit for the Pacers as a backup center behind Myles Turner. Indiana currently has Thomas Bryant as their backup big man, but he will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Under the new CBA, it's pivotal for teams, especially contenders, to find value with players on rookie deals.

Source: https://www.si.com/onsi/college/buz...cted-to-land-georgetown-standout-in-nba-draft

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Knicks Finally React To Disastrous Starting Lineup — Mitchell Robinson In, Josh Hart Out For Game 3

Knicks bench Josh Hart, insert Mitchell Robinson as Game 3 starter to stop Pacers’ offensive onslaught.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/knicks-finally-react-disastrous-starting-143000386.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers let opportunity slip: Didn't play 'our way'

Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what's impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. INDIANAPOLIS -- After the Indiana Pacers blew a 20-point first-half lead -- and chance for a 3-0 advantage in the Eastern Conference finals -- with their 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday night, All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton blamed himself for his team's struggles on offense in the second half. "Just trying to get guys in the right positions," Haliburton said when asked why he in particular, and Indiana overall, slowed down from their usual up-tempo style in the second half.

Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45323762/pacers-say-play-their-way-game-3-loss-knicks

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers Reveal Massive Injury Update on Aaron Nesmith

Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith could miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Prior to Game 4, the Pacers have listed Nesmith as a game-time decision. Pacers head coach Rick Carsile told the media on Monday. Nesmith suffered the injury in the third quarter while driving to the basket.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/pacers-reveal-massive-injury-update-on-aaron-nesmith

 

[Indiana Pacers]

New York Knicks Stage Epic 20-Point Comeback To Steal Game 3 Against Pacers

Going down 20 points in the third game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks managed to pull one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history, and that certainly put them in the lead in the series at 2-1. While Jalen Brunson was having one of those SportsCenter highlight reel types of nights, ever since the internet exploded with chatter, one rallying cry was that maybe the real hero was Karl-Anthony Towns. The Timberwolves star put up 29 points and nine rebounds and was pretty much responsible for the Knicks' late surge, yet it was Bruno plastered all over the airwaves. Optimistic Pacers supporters would argue, “Pacers haven't yet won Game 3 in playoffs but have still won each series in 5 games.”

Source: https://celebrityinsider.org/new-yo...meback-to-steal-game-3-against-pacers-545683/

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Knicks vs. Pacers: New York will need stops to even the series — can Jalen Brunson stand his ground?

Expect the Pacers to show a renewed level of intention and aggression in forcing the Knicks star to prove he can hold his own on defense.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/articl...jalen-brunson-stand-his-ground-184820429.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

The Indiana Pacers Are a Win Away From the NBA Finals

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Source: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/vide...2025/535-74a1e733-cf5b-40a9-a268-36e8a0f2d61b

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers' Rick Carlisle draws comparison to Patriots legend Bill Belichick

New England Patriots former head coach Bill Belichick is everywhere in the news lately, and now he's reached NBA airwaves. No, the winner of six Super Bowl rings with the Pats isn't leaving North Carolina to try his hand at coaching the Charlotte Hornets. During an episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast on Wednesday, The Ringer's Bill Simmons compared Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle to Belichick.

Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl...egend-bill-belichick/cfac05f49cd1ded323996405

 

[Indiana Pacers]

How Indy is exploiting New York's defense, plus more intel from the East finals

Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what's impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. There are plenty of reasons behind the Indiana Pacers' 3-1 series lead over the New York Knicks heading into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday. In a matchup featuring All-NBA point guards Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton, there has been no question about which of the two has been more impactful.

Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...icks-pacers-game-5-intel-scouts-execs-coaches

 

[Indiana Pacers]

'No need to panic': Pacers flop but vow to respond

Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota's iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson.

Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45385376/resilient-pacers-vow-respond-falling-flat-game-5

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pacers legend Reggie Miller appears to take sides in John Mellencamp-Pat McAfee beef

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After John Mellencamp bashed Pat McAfee for his explicit hype-up speech for Indiana Pacers fans, a franchise legend appeared to take a side. McAfee pumped up Pacers fans in the final minutes of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, but it left Mellencamp "embarrassed."

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pace...rs-take-sides-john-mellencamp-pat-mcafee-beef

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Pascal Siakam's Awkward Interaction With Indiana Reporter Goes Viral

After the Indiana Pacers lost Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Pascal Siakam had an uncomfortable interaction with a local reporter.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pascal-siakams-awkward-interaction-indiana-214400971.html

 

[Indiana Pacers]

NBA Finals 2025 odds: Who is favored in Thunder vs. Pacers?

NBA PLAYOFFS NBA Playoffs Add Topic NBA Finals 2025 odds: Who is favored in Thunder vs. Pacers? Jordan Mendoza USA TODAY Hear this story Now that the 2025 NBA Finals are set, who is the favorite to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy? The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers are four games away for basketball immortality as they will meet in the finals after impressive runs in their respective conference. The top seed in the West, Oklahoma City breezed past the Memphis Grizzlies before outlasting the Denver Nuggets in seven games . After having little trouble against the Minnesota Timberwolves , the team with the best regular season record returns for the Finals for the first time since 2012.

Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-finals-2025-odds-thunder-pacers/83929850007/

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Kendrick Perkins Was Wrong About Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers

"I strongly believe that the Pacers are going to fall off like no limit," Perkins said in a clip posted to ESPN's X account on October 30th, 2024. Given the shape of the Eastern Conference, it was a bold take to say a team with two All-Star players wasn't going to make the playoffs.

Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...tyrese-haliburton-and-the-pacers-01jwqaa98d2y

 

[Indiana Pacers]

Fans react to ESPN's overwhelming '75%' Thunder-Pacers pick

The 2025 NBA Finals are set, and ESPN Analytics is already playing favorites in a big way. According to their model, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a commanding 75 percent chance of winning the championship against the Indiana Pacers. Naturally, NBA fans had a lot to say.

Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-st...act-espns-overwhelming-75-thunder-pacers-pick

 

[Indiana Pacers]

How are Boston Celtics alums Aaron Nesmith, Rick Carlisle helping the Pacers finals run?

How are Carlisle and Nesmith contributing to the Pacers success, and how have they changed since their last gigs?

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/boston-celtics-alums-aaron-nesmith-172016610.html