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Pacers' Granger set to return tonight
Indiana Pacers leading scorer Danny Granger said today he’ll be ready to start tonight’s home game against Philadelphia.Granger missed the Pacers’ 98-87 road victory Wednesday in New Jersey with a cramp in his right quadriceps.“I think I’ll be...
Source: Agent, Pacers discuss Tinsley buyout
The agent for Jamaal Tinsley has approached the Indiana Pacers about possibly buying out the point guard's contract, a person familiar with the situation said today.No figures were revealed.The Pacers owe Tinsley slightly more than $21 million on...
76ers rally from 26-point deficit to beat Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night.Andre Miller added 19 points, Elton Brand had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Andre...
Pacers watch one slip away
This felt way too much like last year.Build a big lead, then watch it slip away.The Pacers jumped on Philadelphia on Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse and were up 25 points after the first quarter. The 76ers found a way back.They cut the lead to...
Turnovers bite Pacers again in road loss
CHICAGO -- Jim O'Brien might as well petition for an 11th commandment: He that winneth the turnover battle winneth the game.The Indiana Pacers coach has seen his team's result perfectly mirror that one aspect in every game so far.The four times...
Bulls' Rose looks like a star
CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose's performance Saturday only added to the mounting evidence that he's one of the front- runners for NBA Rookie of the Year.The No. 1 overall pick after his freshman year at Memphis, Rose scored a game-high 23 points to go...
It's back to the basics for Pacers
Jim O’Brien never has been one to bite his tongue when praising or criticizing his team.That’s why it wasn’t surprising the Indiana Pacers coach put his team through a lengthy film and practice session Monday afternoon.The focus was...
Granger leads Pacers past slumping Hawks
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danny Granger scored 34 points to lead the Indiana Pacers past the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-96 on Tuesday night.Rasho Nesterovic scored 21 points, Jeff Foster had 12 and Troy Murphy added 10 points and 19 rebounds for the...
Pacers Granger loses 1 chore
Indiana Pacers swingman Danny Granger spent the first few years of his career chasing the opposing team's best perimeter scorer.Trying to defend stars such as LeBron James and Kobe Bryant affected Granger's offense. Or vice versa. Sometimes he...
Little-known Nesterovic plays key role in offense
He’s 7-foot, 255 pounds and plays center. Just don’t expect him to play like one.Rasho Nesterovic doesn’t have a strong inside game. He isn’t an intimidating shot blocker. He isn’t overly athletic and doesn’t fly...
Howard dominates in Magic win over Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Dwight Howard had 24 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 100-98 in overtime on Friday night.Howard blocked a potential game-winning shot at the end of regulation, then altered what...
Pacers out of their offensive flow
Simply crediting Friday night's 100-98 overtime loss on the Orlando Magic defense would be letting the Indiana Pacers off the hook too easily.It was more than Dwight Howard swatting shots with his left and right hands.While the Magic did step up...
Magic's Lee finding way
Former Pike High School standout Courtney Lee averaged more than 20 points a game during his senior season at Western Kentucky University.But as good as his offensive game is, it’s his defense that has stood out during his rookie season with...
Dwayne Wade rallies Heat past Pacers
MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade shook off flu-like symptoms to score 38 points, and the Miami Heat rallied from 15 points down to beat the Indiana Pacers 109-100 on Saturday night.Shawn Marion had 18 points and nine rebounds, and Michael Beasley scored 14 of...
Another big lead slips away from Pacers
MIAMI -- As crazy as it sounds, it might be time for the Indiana Pacers to spot a team an early double-digit lead or play even with them until the fourth quarter.Why the backward logic? Because playing with a big lead isn't working out very well...
Granger injures ankle
MIAMI -- There was more to worry about than Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger picking up an offensive foul with 10:15 left in Saturday's game against the Miami Heat.Granger, the Pacers' top scorer, had to leave the game momentarily when he...
Road challenges ahead for Pacers
MIAMI -- The victories weren't there early on, but the Indiana Pacers managed to get through the tough part of their early schedule by staying competitive and not self-destructing against some of the top teams in the league.They eventually won...
Pacers playing much better defensively
DALLAS -- Local NBA fans might be stunned to learn that the Indiana Pacers are staying close to league powers Boston, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers in a statistical category that has been a recent trouble spot.The Pacers, who were weak...
Pacers blow lead, fall to Mavs
DALLAS -- Jason Terry scored 29 points and combined with Jason Kidd to key a fourth-quarter run that carried the Dallas Mavericks past the Indians Pacers 109-106 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12...
All too familiar story for Pacers
DALLAS - It wasn’t a matter of if, but more like when the Dallas Mavericks would make their run on the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers have been a solid first-half team this season, but they have little to show for it because of their inability to...
Granger hits shot when it matters
HOUSTON — Danny Granger didn’t have a great shooting night, but he made up for it by coming through when it mattered most.Granger’s putback on his own miss with 13.7 seconds remaining helped the Indiana Pacers come from 13 points...
Opinions vary on Pacers' blown leads
The explanations for the Indiana Pacers' recent run of blown second-half leads vary widely.Point guard T.J. Ford said it may be inexperience.Coach Jim O'Brien said it may be an internal thing the players need to figure out.Jeff Foster said it's...
Felton's career-high 31 lead Bobcats in OT
INDIANAPOLIS — Raymond Felton tied a career high with 31 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 115-108 in overtime on Friday night.Jason Richardson finished with 21 points, D.J. Augustin scored 17 and Gerald Wallace added 16...
Pacers suffer another close loss in OT to Bobcats
The Indiana Pacers came from 14 points down in regulation, but in the end it turned out to be a waste of energy that they will likely need tonight.The Pacers can blame their latest loss on missed layups and an inability to stop Charlotte Bobcats...
Small lineup not norm
Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien went away from a traditional lineup Wednesday against the Houston Rockets to a small lineup.The move worked as the Pacers were able to come from behind to beat the Rockets.Don't expect that to become a regular part...
Pacers' Granger scores 27 in loss to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dwight Howard had a season-high 32 points, 21 rebounds and four blocks, and Rashard Lewis added 24 points to help the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 110-96 on Saturday night.Hedo Turkoglu added 22 points, and Anthony...
Howard outmuscles Pacers
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Indiana Pacers had a plan that sounded good.Since the Orlando Magic’s starting backcourt was out with injuries, the Pacers wanted to pressure the ball and use the other three players to hang around the lane and bother...
Back-to-back games will ease pretty soon
ORLANDO, Fla. -- With games Tuesday and Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers will conclude an opening stretch heavy on games scheduled on consecutive nights.Through the first five weeks of the season, they will have played back-to-back games six times....
No fight left in Pacers
CLEVELAND — Marquis Daniels kicked the ball out of bounds on what was going to be a three-on-one fast break.T.J. Ford threw the ball to, well, nobody because Danny Granger wasn’t looking as it flew out of bounds. Jeff Foster kicked the...
Pacers learning from tough schedule
CLEVELAND -- Some NBA coaches might have cringed if they had the difficult schedule the Indiana Pacers faced to open the season.Not Jim O'Brien.The Pacers coach likes that they have faced many of the top teams so early."In retrospect, if I could...
