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
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Blake Griffin Goes Off on the Pacers
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
Pacers Rookie Paul George Making Siginificant Contributions
For the third time in six games, Indiana Pacers rookie forward Paul George has reached double digit points. Why is this important? Next to superstar Danny Granger's 21 points per game, the Pacers (16-20) have struggled to score while averaging 96.9 points per game (22nd in the league). When the team does find production and eclipse the 100 point mark, they are … [Read more...] about Pacers Rookie Paul George Making Siginificant Contributions
Indiana Pacers, Right Behind the Bulls in the Central Division
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
Pacers Biggest Pre-Season Headlines
A 98-86 win over the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves gave the Indiana Pacers their first pre-season win in four chances. Now, I say lowly regarding Minnesota because they project to be one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. Indiana doesn't get much more love in the projections, but they do have the potential to be a borderline playoff team in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Pacers Biggest Pre-Season Headlines