The Indiana Pacers attained a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Miami Heat largely by playing their game. Feed the post (center Roy Hibbert, power forward David West) on offense; deny the post and the rim and play aggressive man defense. The Pacers fell 101-93 to the Heat in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday because they didn't play … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way
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12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
It's nice to have superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose on your team. But you can't have a team of 12 superstars. It's not possible, at all. You need tough guys on your team, guy that will help motivate their teammates to take their game to another level or guys that will play limited minutes and give unlimited effort. Here are 12 players that … [Read more...] about 12 NBA Players I Want on My Team
Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
It was another third quarter. Just one that meant so much more -- monumentally more. The Indiana Pacers, who have built quite a reputation for themselves as a third-quarter team during the 2011-12 season, used another strong effort in that period, and by extension in the second half, to escape AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday with a 78-75 win against the Miami Heat in … [Read more...] about Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1
The Indiana Pacers made their presence felt early Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. A few glaring problems, however, prevented the upstart team from completely shocking the nation with an opening-game victory. The Pacers, the East's No. 3 seed, couldn't shake deep foul trouble, poor free-throw shooting and quiet nights from wings Danny Granger and … [Read more...] about Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1
It’s finally time: Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Semifinals
This time three years ago, the Indiana Pacers had fallen so far out of the public eye, both nationally and in their own city, there was talk the franchise might soon be on the move. Now, they're about to be as relevant in sports nation as they can be -- they're playing a playoff series against the most polarizing team in the NBA -- and maybe in American sports. Fresh off … [Read more...] about It’s finally time: Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Semifinals
NBA Eastern Conference playoff preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic
The NBA playoffs are here. Dwight Howard is not. With the All-Star center on the shelf for the remainder of 2011-12 with a back injury (and potentially done in Orlando), the Indiana Pacers, who hold the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-24 record, are clear favorites to advance to the conference semifinals in getting past the Magic. Here's a quick preview … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference playoff preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic
NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
The regular season is over and it's time to make that money. Can LeBron James finally capture his first NBA championship? Do the Lakers have enough to compete in the West? What about the Griz? Spurs? How about the Bulls in East? Is D-Rose healthy? Check it out! In 1,000 words or less, I give my playoff predictions and pick the NBA champion. Let's go! … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Predictions: Who wins it all?
Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run
Look at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference standings as this lockout-shortened regular season draws to a close. The top two teams look familiar -- the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. The third-place team in the East? It isn't the Boston Celtics. It isn't the Orlando Magic. It's the Indiana Pacers. The long-suffering franchise has climbed to a 41-22 record, … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run