Indiana puts road win streak on the line against Boston
5 days, 12 hours ago

Indiana puts road win streak on the line against Boston

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -11; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Pacers take on Boston. The Pacers average 114.7 points per game, 4.9 more than the 109.8 the Celtics allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.4 points, 49.2 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Pacers: 6-4, averaging 114.9 points, 42.3 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field.

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Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak
6 days, 12 hours ago

Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver. Cleveland ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50.7 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 12.2. Mobley is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 9.0 rebounds …

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day
1 week, 1 day ago

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the 76ers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.6 …

Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid
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1 week, 3 days ago

Kings face the Pacers on 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -2.5; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento comes into the matchup against Indiana after losing three straight games. Indiana ranks ninth in the league scoring 16.5 fast break points per game led by Bennedict Mathurin averaging 3.8. TOP PERFORMERS: DeMar DeRozan is scoring 21.6 points …

Cleveland plays Philadelphia, seeks 6th straight home win
1 week, 4 days ago

Cleveland plays Philadelphia, seeks 6th straight home win

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts Philadelphia aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. Cleveland ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 34.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jarrett Allen averaging 8.0. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, …

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111
1 week, 5 days ago

Siakam has 25 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Pacers past the Suns, 120-111

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 18 rebounds, Myles Turner added 19 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Phoenix Suns 120-111 on Thursday night. Bradley Beal added 16 points after missing two games because of a swollen right knee. The Suns shot 49% from the floor, but had 16 turnovers that led to 29 Indiana points. Key …

Siakam scores 22, Haliburton has 21 points and 10 assists to lead Pacers past Pelicans 119-104
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Siakam scores 22, Haliburton has 21 points and 10 assists to lead Pacers past Pelicans 119-104

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers past the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday. New Orleans scored only 14 points in those 12 minutes, falling into a 59-42 halftime deficit. Takeaways Pelicans: A rash of injuries has hit New Orleans hard, and Sunday’s contest …

New Orleans visits Indiana on 12-game road skid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Orleans visits Indiana on 12-game road skid

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to stop its 12-game road skid when the Pelicans play Indiana. The Pacers average 12.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 fewer makes per game than the Pelicans allow. The Pelicans average 11.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 fewer made …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Thunder play Houston. Houston ranks fourth in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 …

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 27 points, and the Boston Celtics used a big second half to post their 20th victory and roll past the Detroit Pistons 123-99 on Thursday night. Derrick White added 23 points and also had seven 3s help the Celtics win for the fourth time in five games. Takeaways Pistons: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff hoped his team …

Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Philadelphia
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Philadelphia

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -5.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits Philadelphia in Eastern Conference action Friday. The 76ers average 11.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.2 fewer makes per game than the Pacers give up. The Pacers average 12.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 fewer …

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit
3 weeks ago

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit plays Boston in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The 120.1 points per game the Celtics score are 7.1 more points than the Pistons allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 …

Miami (OH) faces Indiana after Suder’s 42-point game
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Miami (OH) faces Indiana after Suder’s 42-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Miami RedHawks at Indiana Hoosiers Bloomington, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami visits Indiana after Peter Suder scored 42 points in Miami 's 73-60 win against the Air Force Falcons. Miami ranks ninth in the MAC with 7.0 offensive rebounds per game led …

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses
1 month ago

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics square off in a meeting between the NBA’s top two offenses. Boston ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 2.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 27.2 …

Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win
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1 month ago

Memphis plays Indiana, looks for 5th straight home win

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Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Grizzlies face Indiana. The Grizzlies’ 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Pacers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 7-3, averaging …

Indiana takes on Detroit, looks for 5th straight home win
1 month ago

Indiana takes on Detroit, looks for 5th straight home win

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -8; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Pacers face Detroit. The Pacers average 109.5 points per game, 8.0 fewer points than the 117.5 the Pacers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 5-5, averaging 115.1 points, …

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4; over/under is 235.5 BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee plays the Indiana Pacers after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 122-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers average 114.3 points per game, 2.1 more than the 112.2 the Bucks give up to opponents. LAST …

Orlando faces Indiana, seeks 6th straight home win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Orlando faces Indiana, seeks 6th straight home win

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pacers -2.5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Orlando will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Magic take on Indiana. Orlando went 47-35 overall, 32-20 in Eastern Conference play and 29-12 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Magic averaged 110.5 points …

Mathurin, Haliburton power Indiana Pacers to 132-121 win over New York Knicks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mathurin, Haliburton power Indiana Pacers to 132-121 win over New York Knicks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 38 points, including a career-best seven 3-pointers, and Tyrese Haliburton added 35 points and 14 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 132-121 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Myles Turner finished with 26 points for the Pacers, who drained a season-high 21 3-pointers and outscored New York 63-21 from …

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pelicans Dominate Pacers, Clinching Crucial Three-Game Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-118, snapping a three-game skid. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 34 points and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram added 26 points and the team converted 14 Indiana turnovers into 21 points and 15 offensive rebounds into 14 second-chance points.

Knicks Dominate Pacers in Dominant Home Debut
2 months ago

Knicks Dominate Pacers in Dominant Home Debut

Associated Press  

The Knicks dominated the Pacers in their home opener, winning 123-98. Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart contributed 21 and 20 points respectively. The Knicks led by one with 7:29 left in the first half and held the Pacers to only 3 for 30 (10%) behind the arc. The …

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense
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2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense

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The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in a resounding 132-109 victory on Tuesday, marking their return to the NBA Finals. Led by Jayson Tatum's stellar performance with 37 points, the Celtics asserted their dominance from the outset, leading 74-55 at halftime. The Celtics' defense, led by Al Horford's 11 rebounds, suffocated the Knicks' offense, forcing numerous turnovers and …

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Extend Banner 18 Streak
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2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Extend Banner 18 Streak

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The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in their season opener, winning 132-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 37 points, including 8 3-pointers, while Derrick White and Jaylen Brown added 24 and 23 points respectively. The Celtics broke the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a game with 29, and they held a significant lead for much …

Las Vegas visits Indiana following Boston’s 30-point game
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Las Vegas visits Indiana following Boston’s 30-point game

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Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever plays the Las Vegas Aces after Aliyah Boston scored 30 points in the Indiana Fever’s 104-100 overtime win over the Atlanta Dream. Las Vegas averages 9.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 more makes per game than Indiana allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 8-2, …

Indiana plays Los Angeles following Mitchell’s 36-point showing
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indiana plays Los Angeles following Mitchell’s 36-point showing

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Los Angeles Sparks at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Fever -12; over/under is 172 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever plays the Los Angeles Sparks after Kelsey Mitchell scored 36 points in the Indiana Fever’s 100-93 victory over the Dallas Wings. Indiana scores 83.8 points per game, 2.4 fewer points than the 86.2 Los Angeles gives up. …

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
7 months ago

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy. White, meanwhile, seemed ready to get back to work after making the …

Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
7 months ago

Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown, left, and Jrue Holiday celebrate during the second half of their 105-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Monday. Derrick White‘s tiebreaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday …

Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana
7 months ago

Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -8; over/under is 222.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the series over the Indiana Pacers in game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The 123.3 points per game the Pacers average are 14.1 more points than …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and added a key steal in the final seconds of regulation to help the Boston Celtics post a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis. T.J. McConnell had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Myles Turner added 22 points and …

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday celebrates with teammate Al Horford during the second half of a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday. Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an …

Celtics take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pacers
7 months, 1 week ago

Celtics take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pacers

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -7; over/under is 223.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Celtics average 120.6 points per game, 0.4 more than the 120.2 the Pacers …

How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals over Pacers: 4 takeaways
7 months, 1 week ago

How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals over Pacers: 4 takeaways

New York Times  

By Eric Nehm, Jay King, Jared Weiss, James Boyd and Hunter Patterson Jaylen Brown tied his playoff career high with 40 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. — Jared Weiss, Celtics beat writer Indiana falls victim to regular lapses Going up …

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Indiana
7 months, 1 week ago

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Indiana

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -8.5; over/under is 224.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals with a 1-0 lead in the series. TOP PERFORMERS: Derrick White is scoring 15.2 points per game and averaging 4.2 rebounds …

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

The Hindu  

The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. “Great pass, great shot.” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the loss was “totally on me” for not calling a timeout to advance the ball before their turnover that set up Brown’s shot. Holiday said the Celtics never panicked after falling behind late in regulation Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton …

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. AP AUDIO: Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force …

How Jaylen Brown, Celtics pulled out OT win over Pacers in Game 1: 4 takeaways
7 months, 1 week ago

How Jaylen Brown, Celtics pulled out OT win over Pacers in Game 1: 4 takeaways

New York Times  

By Jared Weiss, Jay King, Eric Nehm, James Boyd and Tobias Bass In only the third overtime game of the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics outlasted the Indiana Pacers to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals 133-128 on Tuesday night. — Jared Weiss, Celtics staff writer GO DEEPER Jayson Tatum controls crunchtime after Jaylen Brown forces OT in …

Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast
7 months, 1 week ago

Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and don’t plan to slow down when they get there. “I think slowly we’re changing the way of thinking in the NBA that playoffs you have to play slow,” point guard Tyrese Haliburton said, “and we’re able to just continue to be who we are.” They …

Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Pacers set an NBA playoff record by shooting 67.1% from the field, beating the New York Knicks 130-109 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Pacers cruise past Knicks, send series to Game 7

The Hindu  

Pascal Siakam recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with a stellar 116-103 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference second-round series on Friday in Indianapolis. We’ve got to be ready to go.” The Pacers led by as many as 23 points in Game 6 after the series …

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this postseason, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-91 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in their playoff series. AP AUDIO: Brunson …

Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — After three games that went down to the wire, the Indiana Pacers were off and running early in Game 4. Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, T.J. McConnell finished with 15 points and 10 assists and the Pacers routed the Knicks 121-89, using the third-largest playoff victory in the franchise’s NBA history to even the series at 2-2. We …

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 on Friday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. New York led by nine with 9:45 remaining and was in position …

Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Pacers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Knicks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Pacers

Associated Press  

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Knicks -5.5; over/under is 220 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks score 112.8 points per game, 7.4 fewer …

Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age game
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age game

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Back when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the playoffs, they’d almost always run into the Indiana Pacers. “I guess whenever you have the original teams from back then, there’s always going to be some type of history,” Brunson said. We’re going to have to be very resilient and we’re going to have to …

Pacers eliminate Bucks with 120-98 Game 6 victory
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pacers eliminate Bucks with 120-98 Game 6 victory

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night. Damian Lillard, meanwhile, returned from a right Achilles injury and played well — but was not nearly as dominant …

Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin complemented one another’s play perfectly Thursday night. Toppin scored 21 points, McConnell added 20 points and nine assists and they led the Pacers to a 120-98 rout over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6. “I came in for my pregame workout and saw all the gold shirts on the chairs and started moving …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart power Knicks past 76ers in playoff-series clincher
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart power Knicks past 76ers in playoff-series clincher

LA Times  

Josh Hart raised his arms and extended three fingers on each hand on his go-ahead three-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left that was finally enough to send the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday night and into the second round of the playoffs. Jalen Brunson had 41 points …

The Pacers and Knicks are hoping to make most of their second chances with closeout wins
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Pacers and Knicks are hoping to make most of their second chances with closeout wins

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks understand the stakes. Hell of an opportunity the next game back at home.” Indiana hasn’t been to the Eastern Conference semifinals since beating Atlanta in 2014, but these Pacers have been defying trend lines all season. “We’ve just got to get better, go back — we are home — and get …

Indiana looks to close out series in game 6
8 months ago

Indiana looks to close out series in game 6

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Pacers -8.5; over/under is 215.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Pacers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Indiana Pacers look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Milwaukee Bucks in game six. The Bucks average 119.0 points per game, 1.2 fewer than the 120.2 the Pacers …

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