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NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format
Read full article: NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' formatThe NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said.
Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener
Read full article: Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home openerKarl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night.
Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
Read full article: Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of rosterThe U.S. menโs basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia.
US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup
Read full article: US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneupAnthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia 98-92 on Monday to improve to 2-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions leading into the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, itโs time for the U.S. Olympic team โ one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal โ to take the floor.
Pacers' Haliburton will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a hamstring injury
Read full article: Pacers' Haliburton will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a hamstring injuryTyrese Haliburton will not play for the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston on Saturday night because of an injured left hamstring.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
Read full article: Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in EastJaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
Read full article: Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuriesIndiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacersโ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Haliburton's turnovers cost Pacers, who blow late lead against Celtics in Game 1 of East finals
Read full article: Haliburton's turnovers cost Pacers, who blow late lead against Celtics in Game 1 of East finalsThe Indiana Pacers kept turning the ball over, and just like that they handed a victory to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
Read full article: Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finalsJayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brownโs tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog PacersSo much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who โ they havenโt had to face to get to here.
Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don't tell them they can't win playing fast
Read full article: Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don't tell them they can't win playing fastThe Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and donโt plan to slow down when they get there.
Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Pacers set NBA playoff shooting mark, top Knicks 130-109 in Game 7 to make Eastern Conference finalsTyrese Haliburton scored 26 points and the Indiana Pacers rode one of the most sensational first halves in Game 7 history to a 130-109 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 10 years.
Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
Read full article: Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 recordThe Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997.
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Read full article: Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limitPascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victories
Read full article: Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victoriesThe Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets managed to fight their way back into the NBA's conference semifinals with key Game 3 victories Friday night.
Andrew Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1
Read full article: Andrew Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1Andrew 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 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to Pacers
Read full article: Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to PacersMilwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay to begin next season for his actions during and after the final game of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
Carlisle: 'Small-market teams deserve a fair shot.' Pacers send calls for NBA review, AP source says
Read full article: Carlisle: 'Small-market teams deserve a fair shot.' Pacers send calls for NBA review, AP source saysThe Indiana Pacers have, as coach Rick Carlisle said they would, sent 78 plays they believe were officiated incorrectly from the first two games of their series against the New York Knicks to the NBA office for review, a person with knowledge of the action said Thursday.
Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age game
Read full article: Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age gameBack when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the playoffs, theyโd almost always run into the Indiana Pacers.
Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
Read full article: Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in seriesMyles Turner scored 29 points, Tyrese Haliburton added 24 and the Indiana Pacers made a franchise playoff record 22 3-pointers as they pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks 126-113.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series leadTyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
Read full article: Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff gameIndiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen Brown
Read full article: Mac McClung earns perfect score to take 2nd straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest title over Jaylen BrownMac McClung has won his second straight NBA Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille OโNealโs hands and leaping over him to draw five perfect scores on his final attempt.
Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102
Read full article: Bridges and Charlotte's newcomers lead Hornets past Pacers for 2nd straight win, 111-102Miles Bridges had 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 111-102 to improve to 2-0 since the arrival of five new players via trade.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131
Read full article: Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Bookerโs 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
Read full article: LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th timeLeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and heโll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a row
Read full article: Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a rowTyrese Haliburton had 18 of Indianaโs franchise-record 50 assists and the Pacers routed the Atlanta Hawks 150-116 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Bucks, Pacers square off in dispute over game ball after Giannis' record-setting performance
Read full article: Bucks, Pacers square off in dispute over game ball after Giannis' record-setting performanceGiannis Antetokounmpo exchanged heated words with members of the Indiana staff and raced toward the Pacersโ locker room Wednesday night as the teams squared off in a hallway in a dispute over the game ball following the Milwaukee starโs franchise-record 64-point performance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores franchise-record 64 points, Bucks beat Pacers 140-126Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
Read full article: Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over PacersAnthony Davis had seasons highs of 41 points and 20 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title with a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Read full article: Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament finalTyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Bucks-Pacers, Lakers-Pelicans in Las Vegas for NBA tournament semifinals
Read full article: Bucks-Pacers, Lakers-Pelicans in Las Vegas for NBA tournament semifinalsThe Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are used to being on the NBAโs biggest stages, both of those teams having won championships in the last four seasons.
Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
Read full article: Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourneyAll-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded the first triple-double of his career and completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 left as the surprising Indiana Pacers ousted the Boston Celtics from the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 122-112 quarterfinal victory.
Pacers put on historic shooting show, run away from Heat 144-129
Read full article: Pacers put on historic shooting show, run away from Heat 144-129Letโs put what the Indiana Pacers did on Saturday night in perspective. They missed 15 shots in the first quarter, then 14 shots in the next three quarters combined.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 50 points, leads 76ers to 8th straight win
Read full article: Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 50 points, leads 76ers to 8th straight winTyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers improved to 8-1 with their eighth straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 137-126.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburtonโs go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
Haliburton, Pacers get Carlisle his 900th win with 152-111 rout of Spurs
Read full article: Haliburton, Pacers get Carlisle his 900th win with 152-111 rout of SpursTyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, and the Indiana Pacers routed the San Antonio Spurs 152-111 for coach Rick Carlisleโs 900th career victory.
For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations
Read full article: For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectationsIndianaโs Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.
USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach Basketball World Cup semifinals
Read full article: USA rolls past Italy 100-63 to reach Basketball World Cup semifinalsThe United States is headed to the medal round of the Basketball World Cup after bouncing back from its first loss of the tournament in emphatic fashion.
World Cup quarterfinals start Tuesday. They bring a 2nd chance for USA Basketball
Read full article: World Cup quarterfinals start Tuesday. They bring a 2nd chance for USA BasketballIf there was a silver lining to the U.S. World Cup team losing to Lithuania, itโs that the Americans now know how painful it is to watch another national team celebrate in its face.
So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth
Read full article: So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depthThrough two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common.
USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74
Read full article: USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half on the way to rolling past Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday night in the first World Cup tune-up game for the Americans.
James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past Pacers
Read full article: James closes in on scoring record, Lakers rally past PacersLeBron James had 26 points and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBAโs career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112-111.
Zubac scores 31, pulls down 29 boards; Clippers beat Pacers
Read full article: Zubac scores 31, pulls down 29 boards; Clippers beat PacersIvica Zubac scored a season-high 31 points and pulled down a career-best 29 rebounds as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-100.
Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us
Read full article: Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like usMuch like many of Twitter's hundreds of millions of users, professional sports stars and celebrities from the entertainment world are dealing with the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the microblogging app since Elon Musk took it over and began trimming the staff and making other changes.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
Read full article: Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game TuesdayKyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in Atlantic
Read full article: Embiid scores 45, 76ers beat Pacers to pull even in AtlanticJoel Embiid had 45 points and 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a franchise-record 17 3-pointers in the first half of a 131-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers that moved them into a tie with Boston atop the Atlantic Division.
Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119
Read full article: Giannis pours in 50 to lead Bucks past Pacers 128-119Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points, two off his career best, and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the skidding Indiana Pacers 128-119.
Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101
Read full article: Kings rally in 4th to hand Nets 6th straight loss, 112-101Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 12 points in the fourth quarter on his way to a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings handed the stumbling Brooklyn Nets their sixth consecutive loss, 112-101.
James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116
Read full article: James scores 34 but Lakers stumble, fall to Kings 125-116DeโAaron Fox scored 29 points, Chimezie Metu made a clutch 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings ended their longest losing streak of the season by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116.
Fox, Hield lead Kings over Lakers 141-137 in triple OT
Read full article: Fox, Hield lead Kings over Lakers 141-137 in triple OTDeโAaron Fox scored 34 points, Buddy Hield had 13 of his 25 points after regulation and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 141-137 in triple overtime Friday night.
Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the Year
Read full article: Hornets' LaMelo Ball selected NBA Rookie of the YearCharlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ballโs versatility as a passer, scorer and rebounder earned him NBA Rookie of the Year honors despite missing 21 games with a fractured wrist.
Heat say Herro may miss time for virus-related issue
Read full article: Heat say Herro may miss time for virus-related issue(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)MIAMI โ The Miami Heat may have another player missing games for virus-related reasons, after second-year guard Tyler Herro revealed that someone who lives with him tested positive for COVID-19. The reason the Heat cited for having Herro on the report is the NBAโs health and safety protocols, which only means it is a virus-related reason and does not suggest that he tested positive. If Herro cannot play Monday, heโd become the ninth Heat player on that list. Herro is tested daily and obviously had not tested positive Saturday, since the NBA and Heat permitted him to be on the floor; he played a team-high 40 minutes and scored 15 points. โSomeone who lives with me tested positive before the game and I found out at halftime.
No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament
Read full article: No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournamentKANSAS CITY, Mo. โ Top-ranked Kansas hasn't lost since Baylor stunned the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse in January, that run of excellence driving coach Bill Self's squad to another regular-season Big 12 title and the top seed in the conference tournament. The Jayhawks (28-3) know all too well their next loss ends a dream, whether that's to win the Big 12 Tournament this week in Kansas City or the NCAA Tournament beginning next week. 10 seed Kansas State (10-21) and eighth-seeded Oklahoma State (17-14) plays No. Youโve got to come to play,โ Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said.