NBA Confirms Illegal Screen Call Against Pacers’ Myles Turner

The NBA confirmed an illegal screen call on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner during the closing seconds of the New York Knicks’ 121-117 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report. With 15 seconds left and Indiana trailing 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled up the floor […]

James Foglio  •  08 May 2024
Pascal Siakam 6th NBA Player to Record These Stats in Playoff Game With 0 Turnovers

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam became the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists with zero turnovers in a playoff game, during Tuesday night’s 125-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their first-round series. Siakam, 30, ended his outing with a playoff career-high […]

James Foglio  •  24 Apr 2024
Myles Turner passes Jermaine O’Neal to become Pacers’ all-time blocks leader

Myles Turner became the Indiana Pacers’ all-time blocks leader, passing Jermaine O’Neal, in Friday night’s 123-111 victory against the Golden State Warriors. Turner, 27, passed O’Neal when he blocked Jonathan Kuminga’s shot in the third quarter to set Indiana’s franchise record for blocks with 1,246. The 6-foot-11 center ended his impressive night with 14 points, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Mar 2024
Tyrese Haliburton averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes, tied for 6th best all time

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.5 assists per 48 minutes this season, tied for the sixth best in NBA history. The two-time All-Star trails only John Stockton (19.1 AP48M in 1987-88, 18.7 AP48M in 1989-90, 18 AP48M in 1990-91, 1991-92) and John Lucas (17.9 AP48M in 1983-84). Haliburton, 23, could also become the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Feb 2024
Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin Wins 2024 NBA Rising Stars MVP, Leads Team Jalen to Win Over Team Detlef

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin won the 2024 NBA Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 18 points and hitting the game-winning shot in the semifinal appearance against Team Tamika and adding four points in a 26-13 win over Team Detlef in the final. Despite the highly anticipated matchup between rookie stars Victor Wembanyama and Chet […]

James Foglio  •  17 Feb 2024
Pacers trade Buddy Hield to 76ers for Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round draft picks

The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Marcus Morris Sr., guard Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round draft picks. In a separate move, the Sixers are also trading Danuel House Jr. and a 2024 second-round draft pick via the New York Knicks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2024
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) could return Tuesday at Celtics

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has missed 10 of the past 11 games due to a hamstring injury, but now the two-time All-Star is expected to return for Tuesday night’s road game against the Boston Celtics. Haliburton suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in a Jan. 8 win over Boston. He was out for […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jan 2024
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton on pace to become 6th NBA player to average 12+ assists per game

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is currently on pace to become the sixth NBA player to average at least 12 assists per game in a season. The 2023 All-Star guard could become the first since John Stockton. In addition to Stockton, he would join Isiah Thomas, Kevin Porter, Magic Johnson, and Kevin Johnson. Stockton holds […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2024
Pacers’ Buddy Hield passes Kobe Bryant for 23rd on NBA’s all-time 3-pointers list

Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield moved up from No. 25 to No. 23 on the NBA’s career 3-pointers list, passing Kobe Bryant, in Sunday’s 117-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Bryant amassed 1,827 3-pointers across his 20-year playing career. Hield currently has 1,829 3s. The eight-year veteran ranks 10th among active players on the league’s […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jan 2024