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What Failed O.J. Mayo Trade Means for Indiana Pacers

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Who's to blame? Who is responsible for the no-go on a trade that would have sent Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for forward Josh McRoberts and Indiana's first-round pick? Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley blamed the Pacers, reportedly saying they took too much time trying to organize a concurrent deal that would have sent guard Brandon … [Read more...] about What Failed O.J. Mayo Trade Means for Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers Fire Jim O’Brien; More Change on the Way?

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The Indiana Pacers fired coach Jim O'Brien on Sunday midway through the fourth year of O'Brien's contract and named assistant Frank Vogel interim coach for the rest of 2010-11. O'Brien went 121-169 as Pacers coach and began this season 17-27 before being relieved of his duties. The first thing to take away from Sunday's news is that the Pacers are doing the right thing in … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Fire Jim O’Brien; More Change on the Way?

Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach

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After three-plus seasons, the Indiana Pacers have decided to part ways with Jim O'Brien according to Pacers beat-writer and Indiana Star writer Mike Wells. The Pacers have struggled to close games in the fourth quarter all season en route to a 17-27 record. O'Brien was a combined 121-169 in his tenure as Head Coach of the Pacers. The decision comes after a 110-89 loss to … [Read more...] about Jim O’Brien Out As Indiana Pacers Coach

Blake Griffin Goes Off on the Pacers

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A season-high, franchise-high, 2010-11 NBA league-high and just about any other high you want to mention is what Blake Griffin accomplished with his 47 points on Monday afternoon. The so-called rookie (technically his second year because he didn't play in 2009-10) also snatched 14 rebounds for his 27th consecutive double-double to rally his Los Angeles Clippers over the … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin Goes Off on the Pacers

Indiana Pacers, Right Behind the Bulls in the Central Division

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Yes, the standings are correct. Despite a 97-95 loss Wednesday to the division rival Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center, the Indiana Pacers find themselves in second place in the Central division with a 10-10 record just past the one-month mark of the 2010-11 NBA season. Granted, the Pacers have been only slightly outside the neighborhood of a .500 team during coach … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers, Right Behind the Bulls in the Central Division