The Miami Heat have taken control over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. In fact, LeBron James and Co. have had a much easier trip than initially expected up to now. As the series move on, it is interesting to examine the top three players’ matchups of this series. Let’s break down. … [Read more...] about Top 3 Player Matchups of the Eastern Conference Finals
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The Indiana Pacers should be proud of nothing
I'm sure every Indiana Pacers fan is thrilled that their team made it through to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs with Saturday's 92-80 win over the Atlanta Hawks. But neither the team's players nor their fans should be very excited. … [Read more...] about The Indiana Pacers should be proud of nothing
Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
The discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year award has heated up since the All-Star break. It has changed a bit, too. After LeBron James stated that he should be the one to win the award this season, we have also seen Joakim Noah emerging a strong candidate. The Frenchman center has dramatically improved his performance during the second half of the season, especially … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?
Indiana Pacers – One Of The Strongest Teams For The Title This Season
Everyone expected the Indiana Pacers to emerge as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season. However, even the most optimistic fan of the team couldn't imagine such a magical start in the 2013-2014 campaign. 10 games into the season, the Pacers have only lost once, from the Chicago Bulls and they are still playing without their former best player, Danny … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers – One Of The Strongest Teams For The Title This Season
Indiana Pacers push Miami Heat to brink in Game 7
Having exceeded everyone's expectations of them except their own, having pushed the defending NBA champion Miami Heat to the precipice, the Indiana Pacers find themselves with a remarkable opportunity tonight at American Airlines Arena. One win in Miami, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, for a trip to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 2000. It's funny; the … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers push Miami Heat to brink in Game 7
Indiana Pacers open season without Danny Granger
The Indiana Pacers were hoping to enter the 2012-13 NBA season with improved depth after shaking up their roster considerably during the summer. What depth they do have took a hit Tuesday and will be tested early and often. Pacers forward Danny Granger has been dealing with pain in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. That … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers open season without Danny Granger
’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
Kobe Bryant sparked a huge debate a few weeks ago when he said that the 2012 Men's Olympic Basketball team could beat the 1992 "Dream Team". Michael Jordan laughed, "Dream Team" said the 'Dream Team' would win by 25, and Charles Barkley called people "knuckleheads". … [Read more...] about ’12 Olympic team would beat ’92 ‘Dream Team’
What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
With the highly anticipated NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder now under way, a thought randomly popped into my head: It wasn't very long ago that I was thinking the Pacers could conceivably be playing in this series. That, of course, was when the Pacers had taken a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after trouncing the Heat 94-75 in … [Read more...] about What the offseason might have in store for the Indiana Pacers
NBA Playoffs: Refs giving Miami ‘stars’ all (well most) of the calls
I don't like to put anything on anyone or anything in particular, especially if that any one or thing has no business in deciding the outcome of a basketball game, but I think now everyone has the right to speculate on what is really going on between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Refs giving Miami ‘stars’ all (well most) of the calls
It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers
Most people want to say the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat essentially ended Tuesday in Miami when the Heat clobbered the Pacers 115-83 to take a 3-2 lead. Some, including columnist Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star, say the Pacers won't go so quietly because they have every bit the mental toughness as a team that Miami … [Read more...] about It’s win or go home for Indiana Pacers