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Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge could not help but take a shot at his team’s fierce rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in a recent meeting with the press. Ainge took the opportunity to make a joke that he was resigning from his post, which is obviously an insinuation to Magic Johnson’s recent decision to […]

The Indiana Pacers finished the 2018-19 NBA regular season with a 48-34 record, which was the same as they had last year. Even without Victor Oladipo, the Pacers are going to be a tough out in the playoffs. Boston is currently favored to win the series and they aren’t expected to have too much difficulty. […]

The first-round series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers is poised to be among the most well-coached and hard-played in the postseason. If Brad Stevens’ maddeningly inconsistent team reaches a level approaching its peak, though, the absence of Victor Oladipo will probably keep that matchup from being as competitive as one would expect between […]

This past Saturday, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum left early during his team’s loss against the Orlando Magic as a result of a shin contusion and proceeded to miss the rest of that game and the final game of the regular season. However, the injury does not seem to be too big of a deal, […]

There are still two days remaining in the 2018-19 NBA regular season, but nothing that happens over the course of Tuesday or Wednesday will affect the playoff standing of the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics and Pacers are locked into the 4 and 5 seeds in the Eastern Conference, meaning Boston will […]

Entering Monday, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has 199 blocks on the season. Turner not only leads the NBA in blocks and blocks per game (2.7), but the Pacers big man has more blocks than the entire Cleveland Cavaliers roster. The 23-year-old says that in itself should be enough for him to win the 2019 […]

The Boston Celtics are slated to face off against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday for the final game of the regular season. C’s head coach Brad Stevens has announced that he intends to give his main guys some rest for this one, with the playoffs fast approaching. Brad Stevens said the #Celtics top 7 will […]

With both the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers losing their respective games tonight, they are now officially going to face each other in the first round of the playoffs. We have our fist playoff series matchup locked in. The #4 seed Boston Celtics will play the #5 seed Indiana Pacers in the first round. […]

Indiana Pacers fans love to troll the players of opposing teams. They have done it multiple times this season, most notably during a February game against the Los Angeles Lakers when they chanted “LeBron’s gonna trade you!” in a sequence when Brandon Ingram was shooting free throws. Well, they’re at it again. In their game […]

The 2019 NBA Defensive Player of the Year couldn’t be any more wide open with at least five or so names all equally worthy of earning the award. One such player is the Indiana Pacers young big man Myles Turner who, on Friday night against the Boston Celtics, showed why he’s in contention by viciously […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a bout of lower back spasms, which has forced him to miss the last two games. In light of his ongoing back soreness, the team has elected to hold him out of Friday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to report from ESPN’s Tim […]

The Boston Celtics will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers in what is touted to be a preview of a first-round playoffs matchup in the Eastern Conference. Both teams are currently tied for the fourth spot in the East with a 47-32 record, and Friday night’s contest might determine which team will have a […]

Victor Oladipo is set to rejoin his Indiana Pacers teammates during their home playoff games, now one victory away from matching their last season win total, now with Oladipo on the sidelines. The two-way star went down to a season-ending knee injury on Jan. 23, but fully intends to be there for his teammates as […]

Jaylen Brown was hopeful that he could play in his team’s biggest game of the season despite suffering from significant pain. One day before the Boston Celtics’ crucial matchup with the Indiana Pacers, though, the third-year wing was listed as doubtful on the injury report, which should come as no surprise given the extent of […]

Veteran point guard Tyreke Evans is reportedly not expected to be back with the Indiana Pacers next season, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Evans signed a one-year, $12.4 million free agent deal with the Pacers last summer. Nope. Don’t expect Tyreke back. That was a bad fit from the beginning. Both parties are […]

Indiana Pacers small forward Bojan Bogdanovic becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The franchise reportedly wants to re-sign him, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Bogdanovic is making $10.5 million this season. [He] turns 30 this month. That’s notable. I don’t expect him to get a max, but it wouldn’t be surprising for him to […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without superstar power forward Blake Griffin on Wednesday when they host the Indiana Pacers. Griffin is still feeling discomfort in his left knee. However, the team will have shooting guard Luke Kennard, who was listed as doubtful on Tuesday due to an illness. Blake Griffin out, Luke Kennard in for […]

When the Indiana Pacers lost Victor Oladipo for the season due to a devastating knee injury back in January, it looked to be the end of the road for the Pacers, but instead, Indiana is fighting admirably to the finish the line. One of the biggest reasons for the Pacers staying afloat is big man […]

Detroit Pistons frontcourt player Thon Maker jumped over Bojan Bogdanovic of the Indiana Pacers after biting on the latter’s shot fake. In the clip posted by Bleacher Report, look at how Maker cleared all of Bogdanovic’s 6-foot-8 frame. Thon cleared him 🤯 pic.twitter.com/s25zbrYmnA — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 2, 2019 This could have been an […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan says his team isn’t in a position to be resting with the playoffs just around the corner. Indiana is in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The team has been in a funk lately, as they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games. McMillan wants the Pacers […]

One week before the season’s trade deadline, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis shocked the basketball world when he requested a trade via his agent, Rich Paul. Although it seemed out of nowhere, the speculations were his camp would want to team him up with LeBron James, who is currently playing for the Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics have occasionally lacked the edge this season that’s been a lasting hallmark of the green and gold ever since Brad Stevens was hired as head coach in 2013. But in a crucial matchup on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics rebounded from surrendering a double-digit lead, outplaying their fellow Eastern Conference […]

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers are set to face off on Friday night in what is going to be a crucial matchup in deciding both team’s position entering the playoffs. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was asked to give his thoughts on the current Pacers squad, and the 42-year-old provided some very interesting […]

Boston Celtics head coach and Zionsville, Indiana native Brad Stevens has admitted that he closely follows the Indiana Pacers. The 42-year-old coach explained that more than anything, the primary reason why he does so is simply because his hometown buddies do the same: “I follow the Pacers as close as I follow any team in […]

The NBA Playoffs is only weeks away with teams battling for position to have the upper hand in the first round and beyond. As soon as postseason action begins, everything goes back to zero except for a team’s true identity. Records don’t matter and head-to-head matchups don’t matter as much as many might think. Practically […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is leading the league in both blocks per game with a robust 2.7 rejections per contest. However, this time, he wasn’t able to stop Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. Of course, if you’re hanging out around the rim and contesting a bunch of shots like Turner, odds are […]

Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder is in the midst of the best season of his professional career. After surprisingly opting to re-sign with the Thunder after he was widely rumored to be interested in “going home” to California via joining LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, PG13 instead opted for the safety […]

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Victor Oladipo has not been shy about sharing the progress in his recovery. He was able to provide fans with his best update yet. The 2018-19 NBA season was cut short for Oladipo after suffering a ruptured quadriceps tendon in his right knee. He recently posted a video of himself walking […]

The Indiana Pacers met with the Denver Nuggets and picked up a massive win along the way. Despite the blowout, things didn’t always go perfectly for the Pacers. Specifically, Domantas Sabonis had a moment courtesy of Mason Plumlee that he probably wishes he could forget. Mason Plumlee met him at the rim! 🚫#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/P6w7J9QwQn — […]

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison will not play in Sunday afternoon’s game against the Denver Nuggets, according to J. Michael of the Indianapolis Star: Collison (thigh contusion) is OUT today #PacersNuggets — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) March 24, 2019 Collison had started in the first 71 games of the year for the Pacers, but the thigh […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant played Thursday’s contest against the Indiana Pacers with a heavy heart after the news that his close friend and “adopted brother” had been shot just hours prior during Durant’s birthday celebration. Early on in the game, Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner went to the rim in an attempt to […]

The Golden State Warriors remain one of the most talented outfits in NBA history. They’re also two-time defending champions. But this version of Steve Kerr’s team, despite its utter dominance at times throughout 2017-18, hasn’t quite found the “Strength In Numbers” cohesion that its predecessors generally had mastered – until Thursday night, at least. The […]

Indiana Pacers combo guard Tyreke Evans admits this season has been a “roller-coaster” for him. Evans signed a one-year, $12.4 million free agent deal with the Pacers last summer. The former Rookie of the Year has always been a ball-dominant, score-first player throughout his career. Pacers head coach Nate McMillan, however, has played him in a different […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is expected to play on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Cousins missed the team’s last two games with an injury, replaced by new signing Andrew Bogut, who started in his place against the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors veteran point guard Shaun Livingston is expecting fans at Oracle Arena to give new signing Andrew Bogut a grand reception upon making his home debut on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. “Definitely. He should get a standing O,” said Livingston. “He’s laid the foundation, he’s part of the foundation that was laid […]

Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan will not be calling plays from the sidelines during Thursday night’s road game against the Golden State Warriors, as he’s been excused from the team for personal reasons. According to an official report from the Pacers, assistant coach Dan Burke will serve as acting head coach against the Warriors: […]

If you didn’t know that Patrick Beverley had handles, then it’s best you reconsider. The 30-year-old point guard made Bojan Bogdanovic pay dearly for that in the Los Angeles Clippers’ 115-109 win against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Beverley, doing his best Allen Iverson impression, knocked Bogdanovic to the floor with a swift crossover […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive production of Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers walked away from Monday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers with a 106-98 victory. As part of the win, Lillard became just the second player in Blazers history to record 30 points and 15 assists in a single outing. The […]

Indiana Pacers fourth-year big man Myles Turner has established himself as one of the team’s key pieces for the future. As with the progression of his status as one of Indiana’s elite, the rise of his fame has naturally gone hand-in-hand with the same. However, Turner has no bigger fan than his grandmother, who was […]