Stories tagged with "Pacers"

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

Pacers fire Director of Player Personnel Mel Daniels by Mike Wells

Legend from team’s ABA days out as player personnel boss Mel Daniels was a fierce but undersized center who didn’t back down, no matter how big or fast the opponent. He... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

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

O'Brien would settle for consistency by Pacers by Mike Wells

Perfection is the last thing Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien expected this preseason. Not with six new faces on the team. What O’Brien would like, though, is... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers hope Rush can start second season like he ended his rookie campaign by Jeff Rabjohns

The way Brandon Rush finished last season is the way the Indiana Pacers think he’s capable of starting this one. Slated to start at shooting guard, Rush finished an... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers release 3 players in roster trim by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers released Rod Benson, Demetris Nichols and Lawrence Roberts today to bring their roster down to the league maximum of 15 players. The Pacers will be shorthanded... – Oct 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM in Pacers

Pacers McRoberts makes progress by Mike Wells

Pacers forward improves shot in offseason as he strives for more playing time The signs of Indiana Pacers power forward Josh McRoberts’ improvement have been evident... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:43 AM in Pacers

Granger returns home by indystar

NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 108-96 on Saturday night for their second preseason victory.... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Granger gets quick start for Pacers by Mike Wells

Working on his passing, All-Star has 22 points in 18 minutes Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger couldn’t help himself. Granger didn’t want to shoot the ball unless he... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers