Stories tagged with "Pacers"

Pacers' 1st win 'tastes so good' by Mike Wells

Ford’s points, solid team defense get Indiana into the win column NEW YORK — A.J. Price couldn’t help himself. He had to do it. The Indiana Pacers’ rookie... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Bad memories of the Garden by Mike Wells

Rookie Price lost in 6 overtimes last year in Big East tourney NEW YORK — It was a long night the last time Indiana Pacers rookie guard A.J. Price ventured into Madison... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Looking for that 1st win by Mike Wells

Indiana loses its way early, can’t rally against Denver Fall behind early. Make a run to try to keep things interesting. Run out of a gas at the end. The Indiana Pacers... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Pacers

On the air by indystar

NBA [chart] |7 p.m.|Nuggets at Pacers FSI, 1070-AM| [end chart] College football [chart] |7 p.m.|Bowling Green at Buffalo ESPN2| [end chart] NHL [chart] |7 p.m.|Bruins at Red Wings... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Foster to miss 2 weeks with ankle sprain by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss at least two weeks after suffering a high right ankle sprain. The injury to the 6-11 Foster, a 10-year NBA veteran from Texas State,... – Nov 01, 2009 at 1:06 PM in Pacers

When teammates become foes by Jeff Rabjohns

After a trade, playing a game against your former club can be ‘an odd situation’ Midway through his sixth season in the NBA, Troy Murphy was traded from his original... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers stagger through opener, fall to O'Neal and the Heat by Mike Wells

At least the Indiana Pacers can’t say their defense failed them this time. It turns out the best part of their game — their offense — did them in during their... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Pacers

Motivated O'Neal still a force inside by Jeff Rabjohns

Jermaine O’Neal played like he was at home. He looked like it after the game, too. The former Indiana Pacers center now playing for Miami gave his game shoes to a young fan... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

O'Neal's double-double leads Heat past Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Jermaine O’Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 96-83 on Friday night. The Pacers traded... – Oct 30, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Granger is an All-Star. He wants to become a winner. by Mike Wells

The face of the Indiana Pacers was just another face in the crowd on this night. There were no autograph seekers or photo requests and very few whispers or finger-pointing as Danny... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Ford, Rush still start by Mike Wells

Starting guards were unproductive in opener and were on the bench in second half for Watson and Jones Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien doesn’t consider his decision to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Jermaine O'Neal eager to play Pacers by indystar

MIAMI — Jermaine O’Neal needed all of 17 seconds to look like his old self, instead of simply looking old. He got the ball on the first possession of the Miami Heat season. Hard... – Oct 29, 2009 at 2:55 PM in Pacers

Pacers' supposed defensive emphasis missing by Mike Wells

Hawks shoot 53 percent from the field and score at least 29 points in 3 or 4 quarters. ATLANTA — The offensive tempo and the point total were exactly as Indiana Pacers coach... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Pacers

Teague makes NBA debut by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — There’s no other team Jeff Teague wanted to start his NBA career against. The only thing better would have been to face his hometown team in his hometown, at... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Isiah tries to rebuild legacy as coach at FIU by indystar

MIAMI — On the sun-soaked campus of Florida International University, Isiah Thomas is a world away from the troubles of his past. Here, he’s the Hall of Fame basketball... – Oct 28, 2009 at 11:27 PM in Pacers

Pacers begin season with loss to Hawks by indystar

ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 10:29 PM in Pacers

All-Star Granger practices, might play by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — All-Star forward Danny Granger participated in this morning’s team shootaround, but the Pacers want to see how he responds before deciding whether he plays in... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:54 PM in Sports

Pacers' mantra: Restore the D by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers have entertained fans with a free-flowing, high-octane offense the past two seasons. They’ve pushed the tempo and pulled up for 3-pointers on the fast... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Pacers

A look at the Pacers' roster by indystar

1 Dahntay Jones 6-6 Guard/forward 5.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.6 spg A major offseason acquisition because of his perimeter defensive ability, Jones started for Western Conference finalist... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM in Pacers

On the air by indystar

World Series [chart] |7:55 p.m.|Phillies at Yankees WXIN-59| [end chart] NBA [chart] |7 p.m.|Pacers at Hawks FSI, 1070-AM| |8 p.m.|Hornets at Spurs ESPN| |10:30 p.m.|Jazz at... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air