The Indiana Pacers might have caught a break after it was revealed that the Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to not have Giannis Antetokounmpo available to start their first-round playoff series.
NBA referees have been under the microscope a lot during the 2023-24 regular season. There have been some egregious calls that have determined the outcome of games, while missed calls have caused the same level of frustration.
Rick Carlisle's frustration with the officiating in the game against the Los Angeles Lakers is underscored by stark statistical disparities, with the Lakers benefiting from a significant 43-16 free throw advantage.
Recently, the Indiana Pacers received some devastating news when it was announced that young forward Bennedict Mathurin would be out for the remainder of the season due to a season-ending surgery on his shoulder, originally reported by ESPN.
INDIANAPOLIS — Last month, it was revealed in multiple reports that Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield wanted to be traded by the Indiana Pacers. Ultimately, that request was filled as Hield was sent to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal that landed Indiana Doug McDermott and draft capital.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had a timeout in the dying seconds of Thursday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves but opted to trust his guys on the floor to make the right decision.
The Toronto Raptors are building something special. The team has won 3 straight games for the first time all season and they are coming off an impressive win against the Indiana Pacers.
INDIANAPOLIS — Before the Indiana Pacers defeated the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 133-111 on Sunday evening, the Mavs entered the matchup on
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was ejected from his team’s game against the NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Carlisle thought that Pascal Siakam
The Indiana Pacers put on a show in Las Vegas for the in-season tournament. While they did end up losing the event at the hands of the Lakers, Indy put the world on notice that week with some really high-level play.
There isn’t a team in the NBA that plays as fast as the Indiana Pacers. They are first in pace at 104.3 and lead the league in scoring, averaging 127.4 points per game.
The NBA is starting to notice that something is different with the Minnesota Timberwolves. One by one, teams coming into Target Center have received a rude awakening by realizing this isn't the cavernous, apathetic environment the Wolves have played in since Kevin Garnett was traded.
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers engaged in a fiery battle that spilled over postgame when Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted the game ball to keep as a souvenir for his 64-point performance.
Rick Carlisle knows what it takes to win a championship in the NBA. He also understood the rebuilding job he was taking on when he agreed to return to the Pacers as head coach.
The first two quarterfinalists for the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament were determined on Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS — Last night, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle became the 14th coach in NBA history to reach the 900 win mark as his team took down the San Antonio Spurs.
The Sixers have officially ruled out James Harden for Saturday’s road game against the Raptors, per the league’s official injury report. Harden did not make the trip, of course, after reportedly being kept off the team flight.
The Pacers' young core can only benefit from continuing to grow with a veteran coach who has had plenty of experience with Indiana in the past.
The Pacers have announced a contract extension for coach Rick Carlisle, with the program looking to be moving in the right direction. “It goes without
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has talked about trusting all 15 of his players, but he used a condensed rotation in Wednesday’s season opener.
Carlisle has posted a 60-104 record over the past two seasons after taking over a rebuilding Indiana team in 2021. It marks the second stint with the Pacers for the 63-year-old coach, who also guided the team from 2003-07.
Carlisle certainly knows Doncic’s all-world talent firsthand. He coached the Slovenian star in Dallas from Doncic’s 2018-19 rookie season to the 2020-21 season (after which Carlisle was fired by the Mavericks and then became the head coach of the Pacers).
The month of June in the NBA is a busy one for all teams. The Finals are ongoing, the NBA Draft is in 19 days, and free agency will begin soon after. Outside of the Nuggets and Heat, every franchise is looking toward a month of roster improvements.
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