Stories tagged with "playoff spot"

Fever lose their chance at home court in playoffs by indystar

CHICAGO — Katie Douglas scored 25 points, Tamika Catchings had 16 and Shay Murphy added 10, but the Indiana Fever lost 86-79 to the Chicago Sky on Thursday night. The loss,... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fever

Fever need road victories by David Woods

Fever could face tonight’s opponent Detroit in first round The Indiana Fever know they are going to be in the playoffs, irrespective of what happens in their final five... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fever

Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot by Kevin Oneal

The Indiana Fever has qualified for the playoffs in the WNBA, and women’s basketball team is close to clinching the best record in the league and a conference championship.... – Aug 26, 2009 at 7:56 AM in Fever

Pacers miss playoffs for 3rd consecutive season by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — You can stop trying to figure out what it will take for the Indiana Pacers to make the playoffs. The official end came Friday night, and to no surprise, the Pacers... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Another easy Pacers win, but too little, too late by Mike Wells

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Indiana Pacers aren’t sitting back with self-pity these days, wondering “what if” about their season. They’re only pointing the... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Playoffs? Time's running short by Mike Wells

Pacers are 3 1/2 games out of final slot with 7 games to play Four teams. One playoff spot. A lot of scoreboard watching. The fight for the final playoff spot is on. The Indiana... – Apr 02, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Pacers

Jack scores 31, Pacers rout Bobcats by indystar

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jarrett Jack scored 31 points and was nearly perfect a night after getting benched following a dispute with a teammate, and the energized Indiana Pacers dominated... – Mar 21, 2009 at 11:20 PM in Pacers

Pacers lose urgency, 4th game in a row by Mike Wells

The Indiana Pacers, whose season is starting to resemble the stock market from late last year, collapsed early Wednesday night. In a game in which the final score didn’t... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers' Murphy not expected to play tonight by indystar

Injured Indiana Pacers starting forward Troy Murphy said after the team’s morning practice that he will not play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murphy injured... – Mar 18, 2009 at 3:06 PM in Pacers

Pacers take 'steps back' in setback by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — Now is not the time for the Indiana Pacers to resort to some of their bad habits. They must think otherwise, because that’s what they did in the second half... – Mar 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers will have to adjust to Granger's return on the run by Mike Wells

Team making a late playoff push cannot afford to stumble when top scorer comes back The Indiana Pacers hope Danny Granger returns Friday against Atlanta. With the All-Star... – Mar 12, 2009 at 1:42 AM in Pacers

Pacers need road victories this week by Jeff Rabjohns

West Coast stretch is critical if they want to gain in East playoff hunt The Indiana Pacers head into their final extended trip of the season knowing the next three games will be... – Mar 03, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Sports

Pacers begin break a little too early by Mike Wells

Indiana no match for Bucks on eve of All-Star vacation MILWAUKEE — After 54 games, the trends are obvious with the Indiana Pacers. Two stand out: They don’t know how to... – Feb 12, 2009 at 12:44 AM in Sports

76ers hold off pesky Pacers in 99-94 win by indystar

PHILADELPHIA — Now that Elton Brand is out for the season, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala are ready to take charge of Philadelphia's playoff push.Securing a victory with... – Feb 05, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Sports

Playoff spot within reach for Pacers by Mike Wells

Lack of depth in East gives them a chance, despite dismal record Their 19-30 record suggests the Indiana Pacers should be solidifying offseason vacation plans.It's a good thing... – Feb 05, 2009 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Pacers aren't gaining any ground by Mike Wells

Shooting struggles bring another loss at home as they chase last playoff spot T.J. Ford sat at his locker Tuesday night looking down at the box score when he glanced over his... – Feb 04, 2009 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Pacers take step in right direction in win over Heat by Mike Wells

Dunleavy scores season-best 30 points as Pacers finally enjoy blowout victory It took 46 days and 23 games, but the Indiana Pacers finally showed they can still blow out an... – Jan 31, 2009 at 9:13 PM in Sports

Brock seems to be Mr. Interchangeable by Mike Chappell

Raheem Brock has been an interchangeable part on defense since signing with the Colts as a rookie free agent in 2002, bouncing from end to tackle and back again.Now, he's... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:21 AM in Sports

Kravitz: Last game for Dungy, Harrison? by indystar

In many ways, yes, Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans is utterly meaningless. The Colts are locked in at the No. 5 playoff spot. The Titans are entrenched as the... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:17 AM in Sports

Colts' Sanders, Addai active tonight by Mike Chappell

JACKSONVILLE – Safety Bob Sanders and running back Joseph Addai are active for tonight’s game against the Jaguars, but only one will be in the starting lineup for the Colts.Addai... – Dec 18, 2008 at 7:31 PM in Sports