Stories tagged with "Pacers"

Granger's 22 points lead Pacers past Rockets by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger is picking up where he left off last season. Indiana’s returning All-Star scored 22 points in 17 minutes, leading the Pacers to a 119-104... – Oct 16, 2009 at 10:59 PM in Pacers

Pacers, Fever join effort to fill food pantries by Jason Thomas

The city of Indianapolis and the Fever and Pacers organizations have teamed up to help feed those in need. The first Indianapolis Food Resource Network conference was attended... – Oct 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM in News

Pacers' Dahntay Jones finds his niche with defense by Mike Wells

Dahntay Jones knew he had to distinguish himself to ensure job security. The Indiana Pacers’ 6-6, 210-pound swingman could score, but the NBA is full of scorers. So Jones... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Gordon's option taken by indystar

The Los Angeles Clippers picked up the third-year option on former North Central High School star Eric Gordon . NBA rookie contracts for first-round draft picks guarantee the first... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers mull rotation options by Mike Wells

O’Brien may regularly use as few as 8 or as many as 10 players Jim O’Brien had a plan. Now he’s going to a backup plan. The Indiana Pacers coach wanted to use a... – Oct 14, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Murphy serious about his game by Mike Wells

Forward known as prankster is all business about improving skills There were some pick-and-pop 3-pointers from straightaway. There were also some mid-range jumpers and some catch... – Oct 14, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Pacers

Pacers' defense stressed again by Mike Wells

Giving up 128 points to the Nuggets, even in preseason, isn’t right The Indiana Pacers easily could chalk up Sunday’s defensive debacle against the Denver Nuggets as... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Hibbert shines for Pacers by indystar

He closes out good trip with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocked shots The Indiana Pacers’ two-game preseason trip to Asia ended early Sunday morning with a 128-112 loss to... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Pacers

Nuggets beat Pacers 128-112 in Beijing by indystar

The Indiana Pacers’ two-game preseason trip to Asia ended early this morning with a 128-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Beijing. The two teams also had played in Taipei on... – Oct 11, 2009 at 1:34 PM in Pacers

Hibbert comes up big for Pacers by Mike Wells

It looks like Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert had to go all the way to Taiwan to find his confidence. Hibbert, who has been coming off the bench because of a slow start to... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Nuggets crumble under Pacers pressure by Mike Wells

Playing solid defense the entire game, the Indiana Pacers led from start to finish in their 126-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game played in Taiwan this... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:35 PM in News

Stern: NBA plans European expansion by indystar

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The NBA envisions having franchise teams in European cities, although commissioner David Stern said today there was no timetable for that to happen. Stern... – Oct 08, 2009 at 7:10 AM in Pacers

Foster imparts wisdom to younger Pacers by Mike Wells

Veteran enjoys his role as mentor Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster once was a wide-eyed young player who leaned on veterans Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson to help his transition... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers

Fever fans multiply with wins by Will Higgins

And they can add: 2 wins + 1 more = championship For a decade, Indiana Fever players have signed autographs, posed for photos and visited grade schools almost every week to read to... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Fever

Rush knows of China's love for basketball by Jeff Rabjohns

The Indiana Pacers leave today for two games in Asia, and they may find they don’t need much of an introduction when they arrive. That was Brandon Rush’s experience.... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Slow start doesn't deter Pacers' Price by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers rookie point guard A.J. Price had a tough night shooting the ball Friday in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bulls. The message to him at practice... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Hibbert off to slow start in preseason opener by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert may have ended last season as the team’s starting center, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be in that role this season. Hibbert... – Oct 03, 2009 at 1:37 AM in Pacers

Gibson leads Bulls to 104-95 win over Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.... – Oct 02, 2009 at 10:18 PM in Pacers

Indiana Pacers open preseason: Here are 5 story lines to watch by Mike Wells

5 things you need to know this preseason After six days of beating up on teammates and hours of watching film, the Indiana Pacers are looking forward to facing Chicago tonight in... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Opportunity beckons for Pacers' Jones by Mike Wells

After 3 years on bench, 6-10 center is an unknown with a shot at post role Dahntay Jones and Earl Watson are defenders. Luther Head is a shooter. Solomon Jones? Well, that’s... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:41 AM in Pacers