Stories tagged with "Pacers"

Opinions vary on Pacers' blown leads by indystar

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... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Granger hits shot when it matters by indystar

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... – Nov 27, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

On the air by indystar

[chart]|7:30 p.m.|Magic at 76ers ESPN||8:30 p.m.|Pacers at Rockets FSI, 1070-AM|[end chart][chart]|2 p.m.|St. Joseph's vs. Alabama ESPN2||4:30 p.m.|Oregon vs. Texas ESPN2||7... – Nov 26, 2008 at 2:25 AM in Sports

All too familiar story for Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 26, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Sports

Pacers blow lead, fall to Mavs by indystar

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... – Nov 25, 2008 at 11:30 PM in Sports

On the air by indystar

[chart]|8:30 p.m.|Pacers at Mavericks FSI, 1070-AM|[end chart][chart]|1:30 p.m.|Indiana vs. St. Joseph's ESPNU, 97.1-FM||4 p.m.|Maui Invitational consolation bracket ESPN2||7... – Nov 25, 2008 at 10:12 AM in Sports

Pacers playing much better defensively by indystar

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... – Nov 25, 2008 at 9:52 AM in Sports

6,000-mile journey to heal by indystar

Naftali Shitrit is ready to soon go home, and, thanks to the doctors at Riley Hospital for Children, he will soon be able to make the 6,000-mile trip in far better shape than when... – Nov 24, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Road challenges ahead for Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 24, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Granger injures ankle by indystar

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,... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Another big lead slips away from Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Dwayne Wade rallies Heat past Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 22, 2008 at 11:01 PM in Sports

Magic's Lee finding way by indystar

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,... – Nov 22, 2008 at 2:12 AM in Sports

Pacers out of their offensive flow by indystar

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... – Nov 22, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Howard dominates in Magic win over Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 21, 2008 at 11:01 PM in Sports

Little-known Nesterovic plays key role in offense by indystar

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... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Pacers Granger loses 1 chore by indystar

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... – Nov 20, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Granger leads Pacers past slumping Hawks by indystar

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... – Nov 18, 2008 at 10:00 PM in Sports

It's back to the basics for Pacers by indystar

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... – Nov 18, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Sports

Bulls' Rose looks like a star by indystar

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... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports