Stories tagged with "brandon rush"

No more looking back by indystar

Finally, five years and a day after The Brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich., the Indiana Pacers are no longer shackled by one of the ugliest moments in professional sports history.... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Ford, Rush still start by Mike Wells

Starting guards were unproductive in opener and were on the bench in second half for Watson and Jones Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien doesn’t consider his decision to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

A look at the Pacers' roster by indystar

1 Dahntay Jones 6-6 Guard/forward 5.4 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.6 spg A major offseason acquisition because of his perimeter defensive ability, Jones started for Western Conference finalist... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM 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 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 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

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 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' 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

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

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

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

Head's 'fresh start' now expanded role with Pacers by Mike Wells

He’ll see more court time with Dunleavy’s injury setback Luther Head picked the right team and time to have a “fresh start.” Mike Dunleavy’s recent... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:36 AM in Pacers

Shooting guard options exist for Pacers by Jeff Rabjohns

Jones offers strong defense; Rush’s shooting improved near end of his rookie season The Indiana Pacers have two options at shooting guard heading into the season. They could... – Sep 28, 2009 at 11:55 PM in Pacers

Dunleavy has a setback with ligament strain by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy was right when he said isn’t out of the woods with his right knee. Dunleavy’s potential return for the regular-season opener next... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers