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Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5

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Wow, where to start with Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat? The lackluster play from the get-go for the Pacers? The three flagrant fouls called? The injuries to Danny Granger and David West? Team president Larry Bird calling out his players for going soft? The Heat pretty much controlled the entire game Tuesday … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers all out of sorts in wild Game 5

Game 5 not a must-win for Indiana Pacers, but a win would be huge

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With this NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal series tied at 2-2, several local news outlets who cover the Indiana Pacers say tonight's Game 5 in Miami is a must-win for the team if it is to win the series and advance to the conference finals. I don't quite see it that way myself. I believe the Pacers are far more capable of winning a Game 7 in AmericanAirlines Arena than most … [Read more...] about Game 5 not a must-win for Indiana Pacers, but a win would be huge

Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way

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The Indiana Pacers attained a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Miami Heat largely by playing their game. Feed the post (center Roy Hibbert, power forward David West) on offense; deny the post and the rim and play aggressive man defense. The Pacers fell 101-93 to the Heat in Game 4 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday because they didn't play … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers didn’t play their game, let LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have their way

Miami Heat panicking? Cancel practice, media session, Wade vs. Spoelstra (video)

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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

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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

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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

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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

It’s finally time: Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Semifinals

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This time three years ago, the Indiana Pacers had fallen so far out of the public eye, both nationally and in their own city, there was talk the franchise might soon be on the move. Now, they're about to be as relevant in sports nation as they can be -- they're playing a playoff series against the most polarizing team in the NBA -- and maybe in American sports. Fresh off … [Read more...] about It’s finally time: Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Semifinals

NBA Eastern Conference playoff preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

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The NBA playoffs are here. Dwight Howard is not. With the All-Star center on the shelf for the remainder of 2011-12 with a back injury (and potentially done in Orlando), the Indiana Pacers, who hold the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-24 record, are clear favorites to advance to the conference semifinals in getting past the Magic. Here's a quick preview … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference playoff preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic