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Up in Noblesville for Boom-Skyhawks Kids’ Day game — and former Pacers guard RayJ Dennis is on a heater.
15 of their first 34pts, on 5-of-7 shooting.
None of the Pacers two-ways are playing after their late return from Brooklyn last night.
15 of their first 34pts, on 5-of-7 shooting.
None of the Pacers two-ways are playing after their late return from Brooklyn last night.
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Up in Noblesville for Boom-Skyhawks Kids’ Day game — and former Pacers guard RayJ Dennis is on a heater.
15 of their first 34pts, on 5-of-7 shooting.
None of the Pacers two-ways are playing after their late return from Brooklyn last night.
15 of their first 34pts, on 5-of-7 shooting.
None of the Pacers two-ways are playing after their late return from Brooklyn last night.
With many Pacers out, the reserves went into Brooklyn and beat the Nets 115-110. Two straight wins for a team that started 1-13, and entered this back-to-back 3-22 on the road.
Walker scored 23, Potter had 19 and Thompson with 15. 57pts from the bench.
And now: All-Star break
Walker scored 23, Potter had 19 and Thompson with 15. 57pts from the bench.
And now: All-Star break
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 AM
With many Pacers out, the reserves went into Brooklyn and beat the Nets 115-110. Two straight wins for a team that started 1-13, and entered this back-to-back 3-22 on the road.
Walker scored 23, Potter had 19 and Thompson with 15. 57pts from the bench.
And now: All-Star break
Walker scored 23, Potter had 19 and Thompson with 15. 57pts from the bench.
And now: All-Star break
Pacers starters Siakam, Nesmith, and Nembhard are out tonight in Brooklyn. It’s the second night of a b2b.
McConnell is out. Walker and Potter are questionable.
McConnell is out. Walker and Potter are questionable.
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Pacers starters Siakam, Nesmith, and Nembhard are out tonight in Brooklyn. It’s the second night of a b2b.
McConnell is out. Walker and Potter are questionable.
McConnell is out. Walker and Potter are questionable.
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever were among the 12 players named to USA Basketball’s World Cup Qualifying Roster.
Stephanie White is an assistant coach.
They will hold camp in Miami, then play five games in San Juan, Puerto Rico from March 11-17.
Stephanie White is an assistant coach.
They will hold camp in Miami, then play five games in San Juan, Puerto Rico from March 11-17.
February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever were among the 12 players named to USA Basketball’s World Cup Qualifying Roster.
Stephanie White is an assistant coach.
They will hold camp in Miami, then play five games in San Juan, Puerto Rico from March 11-17.
Stephanie White is an assistant coach.
They will hold camp in Miami, then play five games in San Juan, Puerto Rico from March 11-17.
Former Pacers in their Clippers debut:
• Bennedict Mathurin: 9pts (4/13 FGs), 7rebs, 4asts, 3stls in 26mins
• Isaiah Jackson: 5pts, 1reb in 5mins
• Bennedict Mathurin: 9pts (4/13 FGs), 7rebs, 4asts, 3stls in 26mins
• Isaiah Jackson: 5pts, 1reb in 5mins
February 11, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Former Pacers in their Clippers debut:
• Bennedict Mathurin: 9pts (4/13 FGs), 7rebs, 4asts, 3stls in 26mins
• Isaiah Jackson: 5pts, 1reb in 5mins
• Bennedict Mathurin: 9pts (4/13 FGs), 7rebs, 4asts, 3stls in 26mins
• Isaiah Jackson: 5pts, 1reb in 5mins
Carlisle said Aaron Nesmith's back tightened up and he banged knees. Getting acupuncture back in the locker room now.
"I thought our centers did a really solid job of doing what they could out there. It's a tough game."
"I thought our centers did a really solid job of doing what they could out there. It's a tough game."
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Carlisle said Aaron Nesmith's back tightened up and he banged knees. Getting acupuncture back in the locker room now.
"I thought our centers did a really solid job of doing what they could out there. It's a tough game."
"I thought our centers did a really solid job of doing what they could out there. It's a tough game."
Rick Carlisle postgame: "This was a really important game for us. The season that we've had — this environment, the opponent — our guys had a great collective spirit and collective will tonight."
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Rick Carlisle postgame: "This was a really important game for us. The season that we've had — this environment, the opponent — our guys had a great collective spirit and collective will tonight."
Pacers pull out a 137-134 OT win at MSG with nine scoring 8+ points, led by Siakam (30) and Nembhard (24/10a). 40pts for Brunson. 11 TOs; 39 lead changes.
Doesn't matter how their season has gone, this group thrives in this competitive setting.
Next: Wed. at BKN, then All-Stars
Doesn't matter how their season has gone, this group thrives in this competitive setting.
Next: Wed. at BKN, then All-Stars
February 11, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Pacers pull out a 137-134 OT win at MSG with nine scoring 8+ points, led by Siakam (30) and Nembhard (24/10a). 40pts for Brunson. 11 TOs; 39 lead changes.
Doesn't matter how their season has gone, this group thrives in this competitive setting.
Next: Wed. at BKN, then All-Stars
Doesn't matter how their season has gone, this group thrives in this competitive setting.
Next: Wed. at BKN, then All-Stars
Pacers meeting the moment and delivering on the big stage.
7-0 start to OT, including a contested 3-pointer from two-way guard Quenton Jackson (after a Nesmith block on the other end).
Towns has fouled out
7-0 start to OT, including a contested 3-pointer from two-way guard Quenton Jackson (after a Nesmith block on the other end).
Towns has fouled out
February 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Pacers meeting the moment and delivering on the big stage.
7-0 start to OT, including a contested 3-pointer from two-way guard Quenton Jackson (after a Nesmith block on the other end).
Towns has fouled out
7-0 start to OT, including a contested 3-pointer from two-way guard Quenton Jackson (after a Nesmith block on the other end).
Towns has fouled out
Looked like the game was over — but Nesmith fouled KAT on the rebound.
KAT went to the line and made both to force OT, tied at 124. (Talk about pressure-filled FTs.)
Pacers' first extra session since opening night v OKC.
KAT went to the line and made both to force OT, tied at 124. (Talk about pressure-filled FTs.)
Pacers' first extra session since opening night v OKC.
February 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Looked like the game was over — but Nesmith fouled KAT on the rebound.
KAT went to the line and made both to force OT, tied at 124. (Talk about pressure-filled FTs.)
Pacers' first extra session since opening night v OKC.
KAT went to the line and made both to force OT, tied at 124. (Talk about pressure-filled FTs.)
Pacers' first extra session since opening night v OKC.
Knicks challenging a foul on Shamet as Siakam attacked the basket. Would be going to the line for two shots.
Pacers are in the penalty the rest of the way, lead by one in the final minute.
This has felt like a late-season game
Pacers are in the penalty the rest of the way, lead by one in the final minute.
This has felt like a late-season game
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Knicks challenging a foul on Shamet as Siakam attacked the basket. Would be going to the line for two shots.
Pacers are in the penalty the rest of the way, lead by one in the final minute.
This has felt like a late-season game
Pacers are in the penalty the rest of the way, lead by one in the final minute.
This has felt like a late-season game
Pacers love playing in The Garden. Eight guys in double figures.
Nembhard and Nesmith both smiling, engaging in fun with some courtside fans. This has been a fun, back-and-forth battle
Nembhard and Nesmith both smiling, engaging in fun with some courtside fans. This has been a fun, back-and-forth battle
February 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Pacers love playing in The Garden. Eight guys in double figures.
Nembhard and Nesmith both smiling, engaging in fun with some courtside fans. This has been a fun, back-and-forth battle
Nembhard and Nesmith both smiling, engaging in fun with some courtside fans. This has been a fun, back-and-forth battle
Mikal Bridges with a couple of difficult, fadeaway jumpers when the Knicks need it. Pacers holding on to a slight lead -- not turning it over, winning hustle plays, and making FTs.
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Mikal Bridges with a couple of difficult, fadeaway jumpers when the Knicks need it. Pacers holding on to a slight lead -- not turning it over, winning hustle plays, and making FTs.
Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the bench with 9mins left after picking up his 5th foul on another offensive call. He has 20 & 12 so that's major.
Now is the time to make a push as the Knicks have just two starters on the floor, Shamet and Bridges.
Now is the time to make a push as the Knicks have just two starters on the floor, Shamet and Bridges.
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns to the bench with 9mins left after picking up his 5th foul on another offensive call. He has 20 & 12 so that's major.
Now is the time to make a push as the Knicks have just two starters on the floor, Shamet and Bridges.
Now is the time to make a push as the Knicks have just two starters on the floor, Shamet and Bridges.
Big jolt form T.J. McConnell, four straight FGs to close the 3Q. He has 11pts and the Pacers lead 94-93 — in a game with 33 lead changes already. Brunson is up to 29pts
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Big jolt form T.J. McConnell, four straight FGs to close the 3Q. He has 11pts and the Pacers lead 94-93 — in a game with 33 lead changes already. Brunson is up to 29pts
Pacers were outscored by 10pts over the final 5mins of the half, trail the Knicks 69-63. Seven of their first 12 made FGs were 3s.
Knicks' pace + scoring off turnovers (16pts) has stood out. Siakam has 16pts, Brunson already with 20.
Knicks' pace + scoring off turnovers (16pts) has stood out. Siakam has 16pts, Brunson already with 20.
February 11, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Pacers were outscored by 10pts over the final 5mins of the half, trail the Knicks 69-63. Seven of their first 12 made FGs were 3s.
Knicks' pace + scoring off turnovers (16pts) has stood out. Siakam has 16pts, Brunson already with 20.
Knicks' pace + scoring off turnovers (16pts) has stood out. Siakam has 16pts, Brunson already with 20.
Pacers newcomer Kobe Brown sinks his first shot — a layup on a rim attack.
Bench unit has taken the lead, prompting a Knicks timeout. Both teams shooting >52%
Bench unit has taken the lead, prompting a Knicks timeout. Both teams shooting >52%
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Pacers newcomer Kobe Brown sinks his first shot — a layup on a rim attack.
Bench unit has taken the lead, prompting a Knicks timeout. Both teams shooting >52%
Bench unit has taken the lead, prompting a Knicks timeout. Both teams shooting >52%
Carlisle calls timeout after Pacers give up two straight buckets at the rim.
Siakam has 10pts, Nembhard with 6 — as the Pacers trail by four early.
Knicks scored 12 of their first 20pts in the paint.
Siakam has 10pts, Nembhard with 6 — as the Pacers trail by four early.
Knicks scored 12 of their first 20pts in the paint.
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Carlisle calls timeout after Pacers give up two straight buckets at the rim.
Siakam has 10pts, Nembhard with 6 — as the Pacers trail by four early.
Knicks scored 12 of their first 20pts in the paint.
Siakam has 10pts, Nembhard with 6 — as the Pacers trail by four early.
Knicks scored 12 of their first 20pts in the paint.
NEW: Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown passed their physicals + joined the team in NYC. Brown will be in uniform, but Zubac's Pacers debut is on hold due to a lingering ankle injury.
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Ivica Zubac, Kobe Brown arrive in Indy; Zubac sidelined with ankle injury
The newest Pacers got their first look at the team's facilities on Monday as GM Chad Buchanan took them around. Just two games remain before All-Star break.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
NEW: Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown passed their physicals + joined the team in NYC. Brown will be in uniform, but Zubac's Pacers debut is on hold due to a lingering ankle injury.
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Just in: Indiana basketball announces that a bronze statue of coach Bob Knight will be installed at Assembly Hall.
The news was shared in front of a home crowd as IU celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 team — the last in men’s CBB to go undefeated.
The news was shared in front of a home crowd as IU celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 team — the last in men’s CBB to go undefeated.
February 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Just in: Indiana basketball announces that a bronze statue of coach Bob Knight will be installed at Assembly Hall.
The news was shared in front of a home crowd as IU celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 team — the last in men’s CBB to go undefeated.
The news was shared in front of a home crowd as IU celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 team — the last in men’s CBB to go undefeated.
Pacers guard Johnny Furphy suffered a torn right ACL Sunday in Toronto. He underwent an MRI on Monday in NYC, confirming the diagnosis. So he'll be out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Pacers guard Johnny Furphy suffered a torn right ACL Sunday in Toronto. He underwent an MRI on Monday in NYC, confirming the diagnosis. So he'll be out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Pacers led by two at halftime, but then were outplayed in the second half by the Raptors in a 122-104 loss.
The second half was an emotional blur after Johnny Furphy went down holding his right knee.
Pacers are headed to NYC next for a back-to-back: NY/BKN b2b on Tue/Wed.
The second half was an emotional blur after Johnny Furphy went down holding his right knee.
Pacers are headed to NYC next for a back-to-back: NY/BKN b2b on Tue/Wed.
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Pacers led by two at halftime, but then were outplayed in the second half by the Raptors in a 122-104 loss.
The second half was an emotional blur after Johnny Furphy went down holding his right knee.
Pacers are headed to NYC next for a back-to-back: NY/BKN b2b on Tue/Wed.
The second half was an emotional blur after Johnny Furphy went down holding his right knee.
Pacers are headed to NYC next for a back-to-back: NY/BKN b2b on Tue/Wed.
The reactions said it all. It was hard on all of the Pacers.
Great concern for Johnny Furphy, who suffered a right leg injury and was taken back to the locker room in a wheel chair.
Great concern for Johnny Furphy, who suffered a right leg injury and was taken back to the locker room in a wheel chair.
February 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
The reactions said it all. It was hard on all of the Pacers.
Great concern for Johnny Furphy, who suffered a right leg injury and was taken back to the locker room in a wheel chair.
Great concern for Johnny Furphy, who suffered a right leg injury and was taken back to the locker room in a wheel chair.
Pacers with the lead at half in Toronto, 48-46. They had a big run, 17-6, late in the 2Q.
Both Nembard and Siakam scored 10pts in a half the Pacers didn't shoot it well, 39.5%. Perfect 9/9 on FTs.
Both Nembard and Siakam scored 10pts in a half the Pacers didn't shoot it well, 39.5%. Perfect 9/9 on FTs.
February 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Pacers with the lead at half in Toronto, 48-46. They had a big run, 17-6, late in the 2Q.
Both Nembard and Siakam scored 10pts in a half the Pacers didn't shoot it well, 39.5%. Perfect 9/9 on FTs.
Both Nembard and Siakam scored 10pts in a half the Pacers didn't shoot it well, 39.5%. Perfect 9/9 on FTs.
Pacers capitalizing off the Raptors being careless with the ball — 10 TOs into nine points.
Nembhard has 10 of the Pacers' 33pts as their back to within one.
Nembhard has 10 of the Pacers' 33pts as their back to within one.
February 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Pacers capitalizing off the Raptors being careless with the ball — 10 TOs into nine points.
Nembhard has 10 of the Pacers' 33pts as their back to within one.
Nembhard has 10 of the Pacers' 33pts as their back to within one.