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On Paul George, Non-NBA Basketball And Player Safety

by Danny Leroux

Aug 2, 2014 1:02 PM

Paul George suffering a freak injury during a televised scrimmage does not change the likelihood of something like that happening in a similar event or in some other basketball activity. It just raises awareness of that possibility and potentially could actually lead to some positive changes in terms of on-court player safety. Read more »

Tags: Paul George, Indiana Pacers, NBA

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Grading The Deal: Lance Stephenson Leaves Pacers For Hornets

by Andrew Perna

Jul 16, 2014 6:20 PM

Four years after Larry Bird gambled on Lance Stephenson in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, Stephenson is gambling on himself. Read more »

Tags: Lance Stephenson, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, NBA

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The Market For Lance Stephenson

by Andrew Perna

Jul 1, 2014 1:15 AM

No matter how strong the mutual interest in between the Pacers and Lance Stephenson, it’s money that determines most offseason decisions. Read more »

Tags: Lance Stephenson, Indiana Pacers, NBA

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David West Plays Vital Role In Helping T.J. Warren Realize NBA Dream

by Andrew Perna

T.J. Warren is the first player drafted that worked directly with David West through his AAU Garner Road Basketball Club program. Read more »
The Present And Future Of Lance Stephenson

by Sam Yip

For all the trouble and ‘lines-crossed’ that Lance Stephenson brings to the table, it is easy to overlook that he is only 23 years old and still learning how to be a professional. In this day and age in the league, young talented swingmen don’t grow on trees, especially not one in the second round. Read more »
Why Lance Stephenson Will Be Worth Every Penny

by Jonathan Tjarks

Just like Lance Stephenson, James Harden excelled in the role he was forced to play on the team that drafted him, but he was ready for a much bigger role. Don’t mistake opportunity for talent, especially not with a 23-year-old. Read more »
Heat Throttle Pacers, Who End Once-Promising Season Miserably

by Andrew Perna

The Pacers owned the first four minutes of Game 6 before the Heat turned on the jets and coasted into the NBA Finals for the fourth year in a row. Read more »
George Erupts In Fourth, Pacers Hold On To Force Game 6 Against Heat

by Andrew Perna

Paul George scored 21 points in the fourth quarter and LeBron James was hampered by foul trouble as the Pacers topped the Heat to force a Game 6 back in Miami. Read more »
Pacers Wallow Through Game 4 Loss, Face Early Elimination Against Heat

by Andrew Perna

Chris Bosh scored the game's first eight points and the Heat never looked back in Game 4, pushing the Pacers to the brink as the series moves back to Indianapolis. Read more »
Pacers Lose Control In Second Quarter, Heat Dominate Second Half To Win Game 3

by Andrew Perna

After the Pacers built a 15-point lead in the second quarter, Ray Allen helped the Heat put them away with a three-point barrage midway through the fourth. Read more »
LeBron, Wade Dominate Late, Pacers Miss Chance To Take Commanding Lead

by Andrew Perna

The Pacers were a few minutes away from taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals when LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went on a game-winning run to save the Heat. Read more »
Pacers Come To Play, Take Game 1 Against Heat

by Andrew Perna

The Pacers took Game 1 against the Heat thanks to their best offensive effort of the postseason, shooting 52% and assisting on 23 of their 35 field goals in a 107-96 victory on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
West Takes Control, Pacers Respond Late To Eliminate Wizards

by Andrew Perna

David West put the Pacers on his back when the Wizards briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter of Game 6, ensuring a long-awaited rematch with the Heat. Read more »
Wizards Outwork Pacers, Dominate Game 5

by Andrew Perna

With a chance to send the Wizards home, the Pacers showed little effort or energy in a 102-79 loss in Game 5. They are now headed back to Washington, D.C. with all their momentum gone. Read more »
George Refuses To Lose, Pacers Storm Back In Game 4

by Andrew Perna

The Pacers are one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals after rallying from a 19-point deficit in the third quarter on Sunday night to take Game 4 over the Wizards. Read more »
Pacers Win Low-Scoring Game 3 Over Wizards

by Andrew Perna

The Pacers scored 51 points in the second half to beat the Wizards in Game 3, which featured some historically bad offense. Read more »
Hibbert Rises, Pacers Earn Split Heading To D.C.

by Andrew Perna

Roy Hibbert responded to his critics with 28 points and nine rebounds when the Pacers needed him most, leading his team to an 86-82 win over the Wizards in Game 2. Read more »
Pacers Start Slow, Cough Up Home Court Once Again

by Andrew Perna

Bradley Beal played like a postseason veteran in Game 1 as the Wizards beat the Pacers 102-96 and stole home court in the semifinals from the East's No. 1 seed. Read more »
George Stars, Pacers Reappear To Advance Past Hawks

by Andrew Perna

Paul George capped off a strong seven games against the Hawks with 30 points and 11 rebounds and Roy Hibbert made an appearance as the Pacers won Game 7 at home. Read more »
Pacers Wake Up Late, Use Run To Force Game 7 Against Hawks

by Andrew Perna

Trailing late, the Pacers closed Game 6 with a 16-4 run over the final three-plus minutes to beat the Hawks and force a deciding game back in Indianapolis this weekend. Read more »

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