A few hours after the news broke about Head Coach Jim O'Brien's firing, the Indiana Pacers organization called for a press conference with team president Larry Bird. At this presser, the team announced that assistant coach Frank Vogel would be stepping in as the interim coach for the remainder of the 2010-11 season. "I'm sure you've heard the news that we let Jimmy go … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Officially Name Frank Vogel Interim Coach
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Bulls Ronnie Brewer Posterizes Pacers Josh McRoberts (Video)
Who says Chicago Bulls two guard Ronnie Brewer is only a defensive specialist? He looked pretty offensive here, at least to the Indiana Pacers Josh McRoberts, who got dunked and owned. It was deemed Sportscenter's #1 highlight of the night. And even more entertaining than the dunk was television announcer Stacy King's exclamated gibberish. His effervescent, nutbar ramblings … [Read more...] about Bulls Ronnie Brewer Posterizes Pacers Josh McRoberts (Video)
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
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
Indiana Pacers: 2010 NBA Draft Analysis
The Indiana Pacers came into the 2010 NBA Draft needing to have a good night. They haven’t made the playoffs in four seasons, something not seen since the mid-80’s in Indianapolis. Coach Jim O’Brien was surprisingly given another year, while executive Larry Bird needed to make a big draft hit after missing so many times. Mostly, the Pacers needed a solid point guard, so … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers: 2010 NBA Draft Analysis