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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.
A second national TV game of the Pacers has been dropped.
Peacock will no longer air Kings at Pacers on Dec. 8, instead opting for Suns at Timberwolves.
Instead, it will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
Peacock will no longer air Kings at Pacers on Dec. 8, instead opting for Suns at Timberwolves.
Instead, it will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A second national TV game of the Pacers has been dropped.
Peacock will no longer air Kings at Pacers on Dec. 8, instead opting for Suns at Timberwolves.
Instead, it will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
Peacock will no longer air Kings at Pacers on Dec. 8, instead opting for Suns at Timberwolves.
Instead, it will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
Pacers fight back, but the Pistons hold them off 122-117 for their 13th straight win.
Pistons held to 21 4Q points after 30+ in each of the first three quarters. Good night for the Pacers' bench, producing 58pts and four reserves in double figures.
Next: Wed. at TOR
Pistons held to 21 4Q points after 30+ in each of the first three quarters. Good night for the Pacers' bench, producing 58pts and four reserves in double figures.
Next: Wed. at TOR
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Pacers fight back, but the Pistons hold them off 122-117 for their 13th straight win.
Pistons held to 21 4Q points after 30+ in each of the first three quarters. Good night for the Pacers' bench, producing 58pts and four reserves in double figures.
Next: Wed. at TOR
Pistons held to 21 4Q points after 30+ in each of the first three quarters. Good night for the Pacers' bench, producing 58pts and four reserves in double figures.
Next: Wed. at TOR
Spread 4 SLOB play drawn up by Carlisle leads to Mathurin getting a look from the same spot Haliburton hit over Giannis — in front of visitors bench —to beat the Bucks last season. But he missed.
Mathurin got a good, open look moving right to left.
Mathurin got a good, open look moving right to left.
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Spread 4 SLOB play drawn up by Carlisle leads to Mathurin getting a look from the same spot Haliburton hit over Giannis — in front of visitors bench —to beat the Bucks last season. But he missed.
Mathurin got a good, open look moving right to left.
Mathurin got a good, open look moving right to left.
t's been a chaotic last few minutes with some bad shots + turnovers for both teams.
Siakam sinks a FT — now 11 for the game — to bring the Pacers to within four with 48.9s left.
Siakam sinks a FT — now 11 for the game — to bring the Pacers to within four with 48.9s left.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
t's been a chaotic last few minutes with some bad shots + turnovers for both teams.
Siakam sinks a FT — now 11 for the game — to bring the Pacers to within four with 48.9s left.
Siakam sinks a FT — now 11 for the game — to bring the Pacers to within four with 48.9s left.
Flurry of points from the Pistons has grown their lead to 15. They've scored 28pts in the first 7mins of the 2Q. They're shooting 68%.
Most impressive: six guys have 7+ points and no one more than 8.
Most impressive: six guys have 7+ points and no one more than 8.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Flurry of points from the Pistons has grown their lead to 15. They've scored 28pts in the first 7mins of the 2Q. They're shooting 68%.
Most impressive: six guys have 7+ points and no one more than 8.
Most impressive: six guys have 7+ points and no one more than 8.
It's nine reserves on the court + Siakam. Pacers slide back into a zone with Huff in the middle.
After falling behind by 10, via 12-0 Pistons run, Pacers are back to within two. Led by Siakam's 7pts.
After falling behind by 10, via 12-0 Pistons run, Pacers are back to within two. Led by Siakam's 7pts.
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It's nine reserves on the court + Siakam. Pacers slide back into a zone with Huff in the middle.
After falling behind by 10, via 12-0 Pistons run, Pacers are back to within two. Led by Siakam's 7pts.
After falling behind by 10, via 12-0 Pistons run, Pacers are back to within two. Led by Siakam's 7pts.
A 2–14 start. Injuries everywhere. A key homestand ahead. The next 10 games will say a lot about where this Pacers season is headed. Plus, a Haliburton checkpoint, Stranger Things Night, local TV updates, and Boom get first win.
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Pacers Notebook: The next 10 games will be revealing
Indiana’s 2–14 start sets up a critical stretch with a long homestand, Haliburton’s latest checkpoint, Stranger Things Night, Boom’s first win, Prime Video drops game, WTHR to simulcast select games
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November 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
A 2–14 start. Injuries everywhere. A key homestand ahead. The next 10 games will say a lot about where this Pacers season is headed. Plus, a Haliburton checkpoint, Stranger Things Night, local TV updates, and Boom get first win.
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Pacers schedule update: their home game against the Celtics on Dec. 26 will no longer air on Prime Video — replaced by 76ers at Bulls.
It will tip off at 7pm and air on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
It will tip off at 7pm and air on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Pacers schedule update: their home game against the Celtics on Dec. 26 will no longer air on Prime Video — replaced by 76ers at Bulls.
It will tip off at 7pm and air on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
It will tip off at 7pm and air on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana.
WTHR-13 in Indianapolis will simulcast seven Pacers games, beginning Jan. 16 v Pelicans. The network is available free, over-the-air.
It’s the second straight year for this partnership.
It’s the second straight year for this partnership.
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
WTHR-13 in Indianapolis will simulcast seven Pacers games, beginning Jan. 16 v Pelicans. The network is available free, over-the-air.
It’s the second straight year for this partnership.
It’s the second straight year for this partnership.
Fever coach Stephanie White will serve as an assistant coach at this National Team camp under Kara Lawson — along with Golden State's Natalie Nakase, Phoenix's Nate Tibbetts.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Fever coach Stephanie White will serve as an assistant coach at this National Team camp under Kara Lawson — along with Golden State's Natalie Nakase, Phoenix's Nate Tibbetts.
USA Basketball Women's National Team will hold a training camp Dec. 12-14 at Duke, coached by Kara Lawson.
It includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever.
It includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever.
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
USA Basketball Women's National Team will hold a training camp Dec. 12-14 at Duke, coached by Kara Lawson.
It includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever.
It includes Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston of the Fever.