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Carlisle on McConnell's limited action (6mins): "He was a little sore after those two games (of a back-to-back). Got him warmed up... he said he was OK. But once he started playing, he just didn't look himself.
"The hope is he'll be ready for Wednesday, but there's no injury."
"The hope is he'll be ready for Wednesday, but there's no injury."
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Carlisle on McConnell's limited action (6mins): "He was a little sore after those two games (of a back-to-back). Got him warmed up... he said he was OK. But once he started playing, he just didn't look himself.
"The hope is he'll be ready for Wednesday, but there's no injury."
"The hope is he'll be ready for Wednesday, but there's no injury."
Kyle Guy with 17pts (4/7 FGs), 4rebs, 3asts, 2stls as Team USA beat Nicaragua again in a World Cup Qualifying game, this time in Atlanta. MarJon Beauchamp led the team again — with 26pts.
Guy plans to rejoin the Noblesville Boom for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
Guy plans to rejoin the Noblesville Boom for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Kyle Guy with 17pts (4/7 FGs), 4rebs, 3asts, 2stls as Team USA beat Nicaragua again in a World Cup Qualifying game, this time in Atlanta. MarJon Beauchamp led the team again — with 26pts.
Guy plans to rejoin the Noblesville Boom for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
Guy plans to rejoin the Noblesville Boom for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
Pacers lose to the Cavs for the second time this season, 135-119. Siakam/Nembhard scored 20+, Donovan Mitchell led all with 43 points. Even without Jarrett Allen, Cavs owned the glass.
Game ball to newecomer Ethan Thompson for his first NBA game + points.
Next: Wed. v DEN
Game ball to newecomer Ethan Thompson for his first NBA game + points.
Next: Wed. v DEN
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Pacers lose to the Cavs for the second time this season, 135-119. Siakam/Nembhard scored 20+, Donovan Mitchell led all with 43 points. Even without Jarrett Allen, Cavs owned the glass.
Game ball to newecomer Ethan Thompson for his first NBA game + points.
Next: Wed. v DEN
Game ball to newecomer Ethan Thompson for his first NBA game + points.
Next: Wed. v DEN
Pacers have gone to the bench for the final 5mins: Taelon Peter, Benn Mathurin, Garrison Matthews, Ethan Thompson, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
Cavs still have four starters in ... in a 19-point game.
Cavs still have four starters in ... in a 19-point game.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Pacers have gone to the bench for the final 5mins: Taelon Peter, Benn Mathurin, Garrison Matthews, Ethan Thompson, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
Cavs still have four starters in ... in a 19-point game.
Cavs still have four starters in ... in a 19-point game.
Pacers trimmed 21-point hole to 12, 66-54, at the break.
Siakam has 12 and Garrison Matthews, on his second 10-day, scored more in the half (10) than the past four games combined.
A much better 2Q for Indiana, but rebounding + inside play needs improvement.
Siakam has 12 and Garrison Matthews, on his second 10-day, scored more in the half (10) than the past four games combined.
A much better 2Q for Indiana, but rebounding + inside play needs improvement.
December 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Pacers trimmed 21-point hole to 12, 66-54, at the break.
Siakam has 12 and Garrison Matthews, on his second 10-day, scored more in the half (10) than the past four games combined.
A much better 2Q for Indiana, but rebounding + inside play needs improvement.
Siakam has 12 and Garrison Matthews, on his second 10-day, scored more in the half (10) than the past four games combined.
A much better 2Q for Indiana, but rebounding + inside play needs improvement.
Pacers about to tip against the Cavs, a rematch of Round 2 last postseason.
Cavs, favored by 4.5, w/o six players too: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr.
Cavs, favored by 4.5, w/o six players too: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr.
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Pacers about to tip against the Cavs, a rematch of Round 2 last postseason.
Cavs, favored by 4.5, w/o six players too: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr.
Cavs, favored by 4.5, w/o six players too: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, Sam Merrill, Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr.
Garrison Matthews, whose 10-day hardship contract expired over the weekend, has signed a second one (the max allowed) with the Pacers.
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Garrison Matthews, whose 10-day hardship contract expired over the weekend, has signed a second one (the max allowed) with the Pacers.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson.
December 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by New York’s Jalen Brunson.
News from the WNBA: The league and WNBPA agreed to extend the current CBA through 1/9/26 as the two sides are continuing to work toward a new agreement.
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 AM
News from the WNBA: The league and WNBPA agreed to extend the current CBA through 1/9/26 as the two sides are continuing to work toward a new agreement.
Two big 3s from Steven Ashworth, Taelon Peter helped Boom back in the game, then RJ Felton scored a game-winning layup as, like the Pacers, they've won two in a row.
Boom outscored Herd 37-22 in the 4th. Ashworth scored 27, McGlothan added 16-10-5. Oladipo finished with 12-4-2.
Boom outscored Herd 37-22 in the 4th. Ashworth scored 27, McGlothan added 16-10-5. Oladipo finished with 12-4-2.
November 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Two big 3s from Steven Ashworth, Taelon Peter helped Boom back in the game, then RJ Felton scored a game-winning layup as, like the Pacers, they've won two in a row.
Boom outscored Herd 37-22 in the 4th. Ashworth scored 27, McGlothan added 16-10-5. Oladipo finished with 12-4-2.
Boom outscored Herd 37-22 in the 4th. Ashworth scored 27, McGlothan added 16-10-5. Oladipo finished with 12-4-2.
News: Pacers waived two-way guard RayJ Dennis and replaced him with guard Ethan Thompson.
He averaged 27pts on 45% shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game with Sioux Falls in the G League.
He averaged 27pts on 45% shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game with Sioux Falls in the G League.
November 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
News: Pacers waived two-way guard RayJ Dennis and replaced him with guard Ethan Thompson.
He averaged 27pts on 45% shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game with Sioux Falls in the G League.
He averaged 27pts on 45% shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game with Sioux Falls in the G League.
NEW: A busy week in Indy ends with emotions pouring out after a second straight win. Jay Huff’s rise, Furphy’s update, schedule news, Curry in the Hali 1s, Oladipo back in town, Kyle Guy with Team USA & more
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Pacers Notebook: A busy week and emotions pour out after second straight win
A look at the Pacers’ improvement, Jay Huff’s rise, Johnny Furphy’s status, a schedule update, Steph Curry wearing Haliburton’s signature shoe, Oladipo’s return to Indiana & more from a packed week
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November 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NEW: A busy week in Indy ends with emotions pouring out after a second straight win. Jay Huff’s rise, Furphy’s update, schedule news, Curry in the Hali 1s, Oladipo back in town, Kyle Guy with Team USA & more
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Siakam sinks a 14-footer over two defenders to give the Pacers a 103-101 win over the Bulls. And their first win streak of the season.
He led all with 24/9, Jay Huff was great with 14/8/4b.
Now a much-needed off day for the team after 4 games in 6 days this week.
He led all with 24/9, Jay Huff was great with 14/8/4b.
Now a much-needed off day for the team after 4 games in 6 days this week.
November 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Siakam sinks a 14-footer over two defenders to give the Pacers a 103-101 win over the Bulls. And their first win streak of the season.
He led all with 24/9, Jay Huff was great with 14/8/4b.
Now a much-needed off day for the team after 4 games in 6 days this week.
He led all with 24/9, Jay Huff was great with 14/8/4b.
Now a much-needed off day for the team after 4 games in 6 days this week.
Bulls have their first lead of the second half — 95-88 — via 15-2 start to the 4th.
Pacers are 1/13 in the quarter. It's their third game in four nights.
Pacers are 1/13 in the quarter. It's their third game in four nights.
November 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Bulls have their first lead of the second half — 95-88 — via 15-2 start to the 4th.
Pacers are 1/13 in the quarter. It's their third game in four nights.
Pacers are 1/13 in the quarter. It's their third game in four nights.
Hello, Jay Huff. The Pacers' center made his third start in 20 games and has their first 14 points. 5 for 5.
(He averages 7.1ppg)
(He averages 7.1ppg)
November 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hello, Jay Huff. The Pacers' center made his third start in 20 games and has their first 14 points. 5 for 5.
(He averages 7.1ppg)
(He averages 7.1ppg)
Downtown Indy is the place to be next Saturday (Dec. 6).
• IU basketball v Louisville, 2pm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• IU football v Ohio State — two undefeated teams — in the Big Ten championship, 8pm at Lucas Oil Stadium
• IU basketball v Louisville, 2pm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• IU football v Ohio State — two undefeated teams — in the Big Ten championship, 8pm at Lucas Oil Stadium
November 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Downtown Indy is the place to be next Saturday (Dec. 6).
• IU basketball v Louisville, 2pm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• IU football v Ohio State — two undefeated teams — in the Big Ten championship, 8pm at Lucas Oil Stadium
• IU basketball v Louisville, 2pm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• IU football v Ohio State — two undefeated teams — in the Big Ten championship, 8pm at Lucas Oil Stadium
Final two Pacers games are known for the 2025-26 regular season following Cup Group Play.
Fri., Dec 12 at 76ers, 7 ET
Sun., Dec. 14 v Wizards, 3 ET
Fri., Dec 12 at 76ers, 7 ET
Sun., Dec. 14 v Wizards, 3 ET
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Final two Pacers games are known for the 2025-26 regular season following Cup Group Play.
Fri., Dec 12 at 76ers, 7 ET
Sun., Dec. 14 v Wizards, 3 ET
Fri., Dec 12 at 76ers, 7 ET
Sun., Dec. 14 v Wizards, 3 ET
Andrew Nembhard (right quad contusion) is questionable for tonight's home game v Bulls.
He sat out last night's 119-86 win over the Wizards. It's game 2 of a four-game homestand.
Bulls are without Vucevic, Dosunmu, and Williams are probable; Coby White questionable.
He sat out last night's 119-86 win over the Wizards. It's game 2 of a four-game homestand.
Bulls are without Vucevic, Dosunmu, and Williams are probable; Coby White questionable.
November 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Andrew Nembhard (right quad contusion) is questionable for tonight's home game v Bulls.
He sat out last night's 119-86 win over the Wizards. It's game 2 of a four-game homestand.
Bulls are without Vucevic, Dosunmu, and Williams are probable; Coby White questionable.
He sat out last night's 119-86 win over the Wizards. It's game 2 of a four-game homestand.
Bulls are without Vucevic, Dosunmu, and Williams are probable; Coby White questionable.
Curry wearing the Hali 1s on launch day — during tonight’s nationally televised game against the Rockets.
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Steph Curry wears Haliburton’s Hali 1 signature shoes on launch day
Curry, newly free from his long-term sneaker deal, wore Haliburton’s PUMA Hali 1 “Hibiscus” colorway during warmups and in-game — giving the injured Pacers star a timely lift on release day.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Curry wearing the Hali 1s on launch day — during tonight’s nationally televised game against the Rockets.
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A massive block from Poeltl, then game-winning jumper by Ingram — who finished with a game-high 26pts.
Raptors escape with a 97-95 win. The Pacers are the only team without a road win (0-10).
Pacers did a much better job in the paint and on the glass. But it's a loss.
Raptors escape with a 97-95 win. The Pacers are the only team without a road win (0-10).
Pacers did a much better job in the paint and on the glass. But it's a loss.
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A massive block from Poeltl, then game-winning jumper by Ingram — who finished with a game-high 26pts.
Raptors escape with a 97-95 win. The Pacers are the only team without a road win (0-10).
Pacers did a much better job in the paint and on the glass. But it's a loss.
Raptors escape with a 97-95 win. The Pacers are the only team without a road win (0-10).
Pacers did a much better job in the paint and on the glass. But it's a loss.
Mathurin buries his fourth 3-pointer — the Raptors have five as a team — for the Pacers to take back the lead, 83-81. A 13-5 burst to start the 4th.
November 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Mathurin buries his fourth 3-pointer — the Raptors have five as a team — for the Pacers to take back the lead, 83-81. A 13-5 burst to start the 4th.
This one got out of hand in a hurry.
The Pacers haven't scored in nearly eight minutes of game time — and the Raptors are working on a 22-zip run.
The Pacers haven't scored in nearly eight minutes of game time — and the Raptors are working on a 22-zip run.
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This one got out of hand in a hurry.
The Pacers haven't scored in nearly eight minutes of game time — and the Raptors are working on a 22-zip run.
The Pacers haven't scored in nearly eight minutes of game time — and the Raptors are working on a 22-zip run.
Pacers went ahead by 11, but the Raptors have the lead at the half — 50-49 — after a 12-0 run over the final 3 minutes.
Scottie Barnes has 16pts, Walker has 11. Pacers turned it over 12x and struggled to initiate offense late.
Scottie Barnes has 16pts, Walker has 11. Pacers turned it over 12x and struggled to initiate offense late.
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Pacers went ahead by 11, but the Raptors have the lead at the half — 50-49 — after a 12-0 run over the final 3 minutes.
Scottie Barnes has 16pts, Walker has 11. Pacers turned it over 12x and struggled to initiate offense late.
Scottie Barnes has 16pts, Walker has 11. Pacers turned it over 12x and struggled to initiate offense late.
Building off his 21-point game v Pistons, Jarace Walker has a game-high 11pts (3/4 from 3) in the 1Q — and after moving back into the starting lineup.
Pacers have the lead by four, impressively holding the Raptors to 21pts on 31.8% shooting; just 1/9 from 3 and just 2 fastbreak points
Pacers have the lead by four, impressively holding the Raptors to 21pts on 31.8% shooting; just 1/9 from 3 and just 2 fastbreak points
November 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Building off his 21-point game v Pistons, Jarace Walker has a game-high 11pts (3/4 from 3) in the 1Q — and after moving back into the starting lineup.
Pacers have the lead by four, impressively holding the Raptors to 21pts on 31.8% shooting; just 1/9 from 3 and just 2 fastbreak points
Pacers have the lead by four, impressively holding the Raptors to 21pts on 31.8% shooting; just 1/9 from 3 and just 2 fastbreak points
Fever head coach Stephanie White can be seen on ESPN at 5 ET as she’s the game analyst for Pistons-Celtics on ESPN, joined by Mark Jones and Alyssa Lang.
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fever head coach Stephanie White can be seen on ESPN at 5 ET as she’s the game analyst for Pistons-Celtics on ESPN, joined by Mark Jones and Alyssa Lang.