Stories tagged with "Pacers"

Isiah Thomas denies overdose report by indystar

NEW YORK -- Authorities were called to the home of former New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, where police said a 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital and treated for an... – Oct 24, 2008 at 4:00 PM 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

No room for Croshere on roster by indystar

DALLAS -- Austin Croshere and forward Josh Davis were released Thursday to bring the Indiana Pacers' roster to the league's maximum of 15 players."They did a great job for us,"... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:03 AM in Sports

Pacers waive Croshere by indystar

DALLAS – Austin Croshere may have been a fan favorite, but it wasn’t enough for him to stick around with the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers waived Croshere and Josh Davis this... – Oct 23, 2008 at 6:01 PM in Sports

Is Croshere's Pacers career nearing end? by indystar

DALLAS -- Austin Croshere's main focus is doing what he can to impress team officials. At the same time, he knows his second stint with the Indiana Pacers could end by Monday,... – Oct 23, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Dunleavy's knee slow to heal by indystar

NEW ORLEANS -- What started out as a precaution has turned into concern for Indiana Pacers swingman Mike Dunleavy's injured right knee.Dunleavy, who has played in just one... – Oct 22, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Pacers coach O'Brien gets down to business by indystar

NEW ORLEANS — Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien has stopped tinkering with the lineups and doling out courtesy playing time.The schedule says the Pacers are still in the... – Oct 22, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Sports

McRoberts relishes opportunity by indystar

Josh McRoberts knows he’s in a special situation.The former Carmel High School All-American has an opportunity to play in the NBA near his hometown after an offseason trade... – Oct 21, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Pacers plan free concert before Nov. 1 game by indystar

Before they take their seats for Nov. 1 regular-season home opener, Indiana Pacers fans can take to the street outside Conseco Fieldhouse for a free concert.Grammy-award winning... – Oct 20, 2008 at 3:30 PM in Sports

Defense woes return for Pacers by indystar

SAN ANTONIO -- The Indiana Pacers relapsed into one of their bad habits in a 106-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night at AT&T Center.The Pacers, who are putting an... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Thumb injury slows Ex-IUPUI star Hill by indystar

SAN ANTONIO — The transition to the NBA was going a lot smoother than expected for San Antonio Spurs rookie guard George Hill.The former Broad Ripple High School and IUPUI... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Parker's 19 lead Spurs over Indiana by indystar

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tony Parker had 19 points and eight assists in 23 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 106-98 in a preseason game Saturday night.Matt... – Oct 18, 2008 at 11:31 PM in Sports

Pacers' defense pleases coach by indystar

They're still a work in progress, but the Indiana Pacers played the type of preseason game coach Jim O'Brien wanted to see in their easy 112-86 victory over the Memphis... – Oct 18, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Dunleavy, call him 'Smooth' by indystar

He was on the court for only the first 12 minutes of the game. But in that time the Indiana Pacers got a glimpse Friday night of how much smoother the offense runs with Mike... – Oct 18, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Rush leads Pacers past Grizzlies by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Brandon Rush scored 17 points and Stephen Graham added 16, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 112-86 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday... – Oct 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM in Sports

Conley honors Wildcat he never met by indystar

Mike Conley Jr. never met John Stewart, the Lawrence North High School basketball center who died in a game in 1999 from a previously undetected heart ailment.But as a basketball... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Granger eager to shoot straight by indystar

Danny Granger was putting his shoes and socks on following Wednesday’s seven-point victory over Dallas when he grabbed the box score and looked at his stat line.“Ooh,... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Spotlight on hunger by indystar

There was plenty of compassion and charity, but nothing edible on the menu at the midday kickoff for the Interfaith Hunger Initiative on Thursday on Monument Circle.Downtown... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Jones says no thanks to Pacers by indystar

The Eddie Jones saga ended Wednesday and, as expected, the swingman won’t join the Indiana Pacers.The Pacers and Jones, who was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks, negotiated... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Settling on lineup tricky for Pacers by indystar

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien wanted to use the preseason to introduce his offensive and defensive philosophies to seven new players.It was also supposed to be a time for... – Oct 16, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports