Stories tagged with "Indiana 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

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

Pacers in playoffs? Yep, count me in by indystar

After a cursory perusal of about a dozen preseason NBA magazines and Web sites, I can tell you that nine of 10 experts — not to mention podiatrists, Wall Street stock... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

5 reasons this season will be better by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers believe in taking it one step at a time. Team president Larry Bird and company have taken the necessary steps to gradually cleanse the roster. They’ve... – Oct 27, 2009 at 11:18 PM in Pacers

5 wacky minutes with Troy Murphy by Mike Wells

Besides being 3-point shooter, Pacers power forward is class clown and goofball Indiana Pacers fans know Troy Murphy as a 3-point shooting, rebounding machine. Mike Dunleavy just... – Oct 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Granger doubtful for opener by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers could be without their leading scorer in their season opener at Atlanta on Wednesday night, as All-Star forward Danny Granger is listed as doubtful with a... – Oct 27, 2009 at 2:12 PM in News

Rest of NBA chasing Kobe and the Lakers by Jeff Rabjohns

Season picks up where it left off, with champs looking to repeat The NBA tips off its 64th season with its two glitziest franchises having won the past two titles. The Los Angeles... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM in Pacers

Pacers players have fun as preseason ends by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers closed their preseason with the annual Fan Jam in front of about 5,000 at Conseco Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon. “I like (the team’s) toughness and... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers a work in progress by Mike Wells

Plenty of issues are on the table as season is set to begin Wednesday The Indiana Pacers completed their preseason with a 4-3 record and having played games in three countries... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

No winners in Pacers' divorce with Daniels by indystar

The first inclination is to look for a Good Guy and a Bad Guy in this messy Indiana Pacers-Mel Daniels divorce. The first instinct is to hail Daniels, the team’s now-former... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Bob Kravitz

Pacers go small, and move pays off by Mike Wells

With Granger at power forward, Indiana puts together big 3rd quarter BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A shortage of healthy bodies forced Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien to go with... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers finish presason with win; IUPUI's Hill leads Spurs with 21 points by Jeff Rabjohns

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Roy Hibbert led a third-quarter charge as the Indiana Pacers shook off poor shooting early then hung on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-112 tonight at Indiana... – Oct 23, 2009 at 9:59 PM in Pacers

Pacers fire Mel Daniels by Mike Wells

Mel Daniels, whose ABA number is retired by the Indiana Pacers, was fired as the team’s director of player personnel. Daniels, one of the ABA’s all-time greatest players, had... – Oct 23, 2009 at 10:01 AM in Sports

Pacers rookie Hansbrough, recovering from injury, practices for first time this preseason by Mike Wells

No one knows when Tyler Hansbrough will play in a game, but the Indiana Pacers rookie took a small step Thursday when he practiced for the first time this preseason. Hansbrough has... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers franchise is winning back fans, pollster says by Jeff Rabjohns

Indiana Pacers fans have a dramatically higher opinion of their team than they did two years ago, said pollster Frank Luntz. The percentage of Pacers fans who have a favorable... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Ugly Conseco Fieldhouse rift led to Daniels' departure by indystar

The first inclination is to look for a Good Guy and a Bad Guy in this messy Indiana Pacers-Mel Daniels divorce. The first instinct is to hail Daniels, the team’s now-former... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Pacers O'Brien wants fewer fouls, same aggressiveness by Mike Wells

Ignore statistics, O’Brien says, defense is on right path Jim O’Brien doesn’t have sweaty palms. There are no beads of sweat running down his face, either. The... – Oct 22, 2009 at 11:49 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Hansbrough practices by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough participated in half-court drills today for the first time since training camp opened. Hansbrough, a first-round pick, has been... – Oct 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM in Sports

Magic stay unbeaten at Pacers' expense by indystar

ORLANDO, Fla. — Vince Carter scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 117-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

City studies hiring managers for stadiums by Mary Beth

The city of Indianapolis is shopping for a firm that might be able to run the city’s professional sports and convention centers more cheaply than the Capital Improvement... – Oct 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Politics & Government