In the end -- after so many twists and turns that changed a lot of opinions -- the result of this Eastern Conference Semifinal series was what many expected. The Miami Heat closed out the Indiana Pacers 105-93 Thursday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to win the series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year. The Pacers opened eyes … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade, LeBron James too much for Indiana Pacers
Eastern Conference Semifinals
Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Last night the Indiana Pacers treated the Miami Heat like Wall Street/the U.S. Government treats anyone who opposes Goldman Sachs- total obliteration. Indiana put on the whooping stick as the Heat trailed by as many as 21. Today, the fallout continues, as the Heat cancelled their media session and practice. It's circling the wagons time, as the presumptive favorite to win … [Read more...] about Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)
Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
They say small-market NBA teams who can't attract superstars have to build slowly and economically. Knowing that makes Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird's being named 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year that much sweeter -- in many ways, it's representative of the job he's done over a span of four years leading up to what his team did Thursday at Bankers Life … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers proving they’re elite, take 2-1 series lead over Miami Heat
Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
It was another third quarter. Just one that meant so much more -- monumentally more. The Indiana Pacers, who have built quite a reputation for themselves as a third-quarter team during the 2011-12 season, used another strong effort in that period, and by extension in the second half, to escape AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday with a 78-75 win against the Miami Heat in … [Read more...] about Second half of Game 2 could change outlook of series for Indiana Pacers
Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1
The Indiana Pacers made their presence felt early Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. A few glaring problems, however, prevented the upstart team from completely shocking the nation with an opening-game victory. The Pacers, the East's No. 3 seed, couldn't shake deep foul trouble, poor free-throw shooting and quiet nights from wings Danny Granger and … [Read more...] about Foul trouble, quiet Danny Granger doom Indiana Pacers in Game 1