Stories tagged with "Indiana Pacers"

Pacers' Granger set to return tonight by indystar

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... – Nov 14, 2008 at 1:45 PM in Sports

Brotherly meeting a Rush by indystar

Their backyard games in Kansas City, Mo., were competitive, but also one-sided.Kareem Rush was almost five years older than Brandon Rush, and he did what most big brothers do:... – Nov 14, 2008 at 2:13 AM in Sports

Pacers win their 3rd in row, 98-87 against Nets by indystar

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jim O'Brien isn't one to worry about the things that are out of his control.The Indiana Pacers coach doesn't spend time dwelling on the players who... – Nov 13, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Pacers: Nesterovic in, Murphy out tonight by indystar

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The good news for the Indiana Pacers is that center Rasho Nesterovic will be back in the starting lineup tonight against the New Jersey Nets after... – Nov 12, 2008 at 1:15 PM in Sports

Pacers forgetting problems at point by indystar

Jamaal who?T.J. Ford has made Jamaal Tinsley an afterthought in less time than it took the Indiana Pacers to box up and ship Tinsley's belongings to him this summer.Ford's early... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Sports

Granger remembers New Mexico by indystar

Indiana Pacers swingman Danny Granger is giving back to New Mexico.Granger, who went to the University of New Mexico, is sponsoring an AAU basketball team, the Granger... – Nov 11, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Ford steals Durant's thunder in Pacers win by indystar

That hard-to-get triple-double continues to elude T.J. Ford.That’s OK, because at this rate, it’ll happen one of these days for the Indiana Pacers point guard.On a... – Nov 11, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Pacers call schedule a challenge by indystar

The Indiana Pacers call it a challenge. Others might refer to it as a cruel joke, courtesy of the NBA schedule-makers.The fun started with the well-rounded Detroit Pistons to... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Leaders to issue call to fill food pantries by indystar

Community leaders will issue a call to action today to fill the city's food pantries, the city announced Thursday.About 100 people, including elected officials, Indianapolis... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Vintage Diesel by indystar

He has intimidated and dunked on everyone in his path since entering the NBA 16 years ago.He has manhandled starting centers, backups, double-teamers and all others who dared... – Nov 05, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Broken teeth, not broken spirit by indystar

After Monday's practice, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger prepared for some dental work with which he has some familiarity.Granger fractured a root to a front tooth as a... – Nov 04, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Pacers look at an Iverson-powered Detroit by indystar

A twist was added today to the Indiana Pacers’ path back to the playoffs.Central Division rival Detroit, which has been to six consecutive Eastern Conference finals, traded for... – Nov 03, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Sports

Pacers top defending champs 95-79 in home opener by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 20 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the defending champion Boston Celtics 95-79 on Saturday night.Pacers president Larry Bird brought in... – Nov 01, 2008 at 10:30 PM in Sports

IndyCar delivers pep to Pacers rally by indystar

It was a beautiful afternoon for a ride with the top down -- which might explain race driver Sarah Fisher and Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer rolling onto Monument Circle in a... – Oct 31, 2008 at 3:01 PM in Sports

Pacers' Granger: We can play with anybody by indystar

Forward Danny Granger feels the Indiana Pacers are ready for the challenge of facing defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.Led by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the Celtics come... – Oct 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM in Sports

Pacers too generous with ball by indystar

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The keys to the game were no secret.Push the tempo and limit turnovers.Indiana Pacers coach Jim O'Brien hammered that message into his team countless... – Oct 30, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Daniels ready to step into starting lineup by indystar

Indiana Pacers swingman Marquis Daniels understands the frustration Mike Dunleavy is going through.Dunleavy has an ongoing knee problem that will sideline him for the start of... – Oct 28, 2008 at 9:24 AM in Sports

Pacers put on a show for fans by indystar

The Indiana Pacers made some roster changes during the offseason, and now it appears their fans are welcoming back the team with open arms.The Pacers, who are in the midst of... – Oct 27, 2008 at 2:00 AM in Sports

Five Pacers' story lines to watch by indystar

The Indiana Pacers' preseason record -- 4-4 -- is all but meaningless. Nobody remembers or cares about October results in early April, when teams are jockeying for playoff... – Oct 25, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Rookies will play key roles for Pacers by indystar

DALLAS — There were questions about them coming into training camp.Some wondered if center Roy Hibbert could make the transition from playing in a halfcourt offense at... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 AM in Sports