Lakers vs. Pacers Preview: Time to build another winning streak
The Lakers look to bounce back from a tough loss on Wednesday against the Pacers.
The Lakers look to bounce back from a tough loss on Wednesday against the Pacers.
Jeff Teague urges Pacers to prioritize fit over talent, backing Cam Boozer over AJ Dybantsa.
Lakers could be down multiple players for Wednesday's showdown against the Pacers.
Both Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart missed Monday’s game against the Pistons, but neither looks to be long-term injuries
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle provided additional details on the rib fracture that ended Ivica Zubac’s season. Carlisle said Zubac suffered the injury in the first quarter of last Wednesday’s loss to Portland. The veteran center had trouble sleeping that night and underwent an MRI the following day, which revealed the fracture. “If you’ve ever had […] The post Pacers Notes: Ivica Zuba, Pascal Siakam, Kam Jones, lottery odds appeared first on Hoops Wire .
As a result of his DNP-CD on Monday, Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones will fall short of appearing in 41 games this season, tweets Tony East of Circle City Spin. That’s notable because Jones’ salary for 2026/27 would have become fully guaranteed if he had reached the 41-game mark. Jones’ salary for next season is […]
The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.
The Orlando Magic fell short against the Indiana Pacers, 128-126, at Kia Center on Monday after Paolo Banchero’s game-winning attempt was blocked as time expired. The Pacers finally ended their franchise-record 16-game losing streak, while dealing the Magic their fifth straight defeat. Orlando won the jumpball with only 6.4 seconds left in the game. Banchero […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero makes ‘tough’ admission on final play vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Lakers (46-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana is looking to end its nine-game home losing streak with a win over Los Angeles. The Pacers are 10-25 on their home court. Indiana is 4-34 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Lakers have gone 23-14 away from home. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 14.6 fast break points per game led by LeBron Ja...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night, the Trail Blazers' largest margin of victory this season. The Nets have lost eight straight and 18 of the last 20. Brooklyn (17-55) is a game behind Indiana (16-56) and a half-game behind Washington (16-55) for the best draft lottery odds. Camara made 10 of 12 shots from the field. Deni Avdija scored 18 points and Scoot Henderson had 13 points,...
The Indiana Pacers appeared to be destined for their 17th consecutive loss of the season on Monday night, as they visited the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. The Magic may not be the fiercest contending team out there, but they have a winning record and they have been jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference […] The post Fans in party mode after Pacers ended brutal 16-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Pacers C Myles Turner went on the DawgTalkPod and explained why he didn't tell his former teammates he was leaving
With Devin Vassell (sore right hamstring) a late scratch for precautionary reasons and Stephon Castle (right hip tightness) sidelined for the second consecutive time, Spurs guard Dylan Harper received the first start of his career in Saturday’s win over Indiana, writes Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Harper, last year’s No. 2 overall pick, […]
After spending four months sidelined while recovering from foot surgery, Obi Toppin has returned to action for the Indiana Pacers and is working to regain his usual rhythm, as Tony East of Forbes reports. Toppin shared that he was eager to get back on the court, even taking shots while moving around on a scooter […] The post Obi Toppin on return after foot surgery appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic will enter Monday night’s game at Kia Center with significant injury concerns shaping their lineups. The Pacers are missing Johnny Furphy and Tyrese Haliburton due to right ACL tears, while Ivica Zubac remains out with a rib fracture. Indiana lists several players as questionable, including Andrew Nembhard (right calf […] The post Pacers vs Magic injury report: key players sidelined ahead of Monday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Following a 134-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Rick Carlisle didn’t hold back when ClutchPoints asked the Indiana Pacers coach about Victor Wembanayama. “There’s never been a player like him in the history of the game that has the kind of impact at both ends,” the 1986 and 2011 NBA champion declared. “My feeling […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle drops Victor Wembanyama truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper each scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a 134-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. San Antonio All-Star Victor Wembanyama had 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and five blocks. Harper was 9 for 13 from the field in his first NBA start.
Dylan Harper’s future is bright.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is fully aware of his burgeoning place in the NBA. He savors his team’s rise to near the very top of the league standings. And following what essentially served as a buzzer-beater against the Phoenix Suns, he made it very clear that he thinks none of it is possible […] The post Victor Wembanyama won’t take sole credit for Spurs’ clutch success appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was a demolition job in the lane by the Spurs.