Tony East
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Indiana Pacers + NBA and Indiana Fever + WNBA beat writer. Now: Forbes Sports, The IX, and independently for Circle City Spin. Past: SB Nation, On SI, B/R, and more. Host Locked On Pacers and Locked On NBA.
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On the Pacers Upside Down night, highlighted by Jarace Walker, and why it frustrated some: www.circlecityspin.com/everything-w...
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On the Pacers Upside Down night, highlighted by Jarace Walker, and why it frustrated some: www.circlecityspin.com/everything-w...
Today, Ben Gibson stops by to take stock of big offseason Pacers topics a month in. Is center by committee working? Mathurin is scoring a ton, fit concerns? Nembhard's role, too big?
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZr...
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZr...
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today, Ben Gibson stops by to take stock of big offseason Pacers topics a month in. Is center by committee working? Mathurin is scoring a ton, fit concerns? Nembhard's role, too big?
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZr...
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezZr...
The Wizards will never miss a 3 again.
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The Wizards will never miss a 3 again.
Today, on Pacers-Pistons. Pacers were better, but one dreadful run (a theme!) did them in. Jarace Walker, finally. The bench, better, while the best players were worse.
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI63...
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI63...
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today, on Pacers-Pistons. Pacers were better, but one dreadful run (a theme!) did them in. Jarace Walker, finally. The bench, better, while the best players were worse.
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI63...
Listen: locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers.simplecast.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI63...
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl postgame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL_U...
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl speaks to reporters after Indiana Pacers loss vs Detroit Pistons
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November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl postgame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL_U...
A few questions with Pascal Siakam about grace and patience for him this season (brief cuts to get video under 3mins):
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
A few questions with Pascal Siakam about grace and patience for him this season (brief cuts to get video under 3mins):
Siakam on Jarace Walker: "I thought today, he just looked comfortable... I just thought his process was really good. I told him after the game, I could count the number of dribbles he had. He kept the game simple."
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Siakam on Jarace Walker: "I thought today, he just looked comfortable... I just thought his process was really good. I told him after the game, I could count the number of dribbles he had. He kept the game simple."
Jarace Walker with a "not thinking", "flow state", and "keep the game simple" in his postgame presser so far. It did feel like during his struggles he was hesitant. Didn't see that from him tonight in a great performance.
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Jarace Walker with a "not thinking", "flow state", and "keep the game simple" in his postgame presser so far. It did feel like during his struggles he was hesitant. Didn't see that from him tonight in a great performance.
Carlisle on McConnell: "He's of major impoortance to us because of the energy he brings, how he sparks the crowd at home. He gives his teammates a lift."
Said it's clear McConnell is felling better and in more rhythm.
Said it's clear McConnell is felling better and in more rhythm.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Carlisle on McConnell: "He's of major impoortance to us because of the energy he brings, how he sparks the crowd at home. He gives his teammates a lift."
Said it's clear McConnell is felling better and in more rhythm.
Said it's clear McConnell is felling better and in more rhythm.
"Jarace really gave us a lift in the second half. We need what he can do. He can make shots on the perimeter. He drove the ball well," Carlisle says. He liked his performance overall.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
"Jarace really gave us a lift in the second half. We need what he can do. He can make shots on the perimeter. He drove the ball well," Carlisle says. He liked his performance overall.
Jarace Walker missed 3 after LeVert free throws will do it. Pacers battled back and gave themselves a chance to tie it, but come up just short. Second quarter, specifically a 25-6 run, did them in. Good fight, bench was much better. Pacers now 2-15.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Jarace Walker missed 3 after LeVert free throws will do it. Pacers battled back and gave themselves a chance to tie it, but come up just short. Second quarter, specifically a 25-6 run, did them in. Good fight, bench was much better. Pacers now 2-15.
Bennedict Mathurin off with a 3 and the ball goes out of bounds. Pacers wanted a foul as Siakam is knocked out of bounds trying to get the board, but it goes uncalled. PIstons timeout with the ball.
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Bennedict Mathurin off with a 3 and the ball goes out of bounds. Pacers wanted a foul as Siakam is knocked out of bounds trying to get the board, but it goes uncalled. PIstons timeout with the ball.
Indeed. 120-117 Pistons, Pacers take a timeout with 12.4 to go.
Cunningham off at the foul line. Pacers might have a chance to tie this, though Pistons may choose to foul.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Indeed. 120-117 Pistons, Pacers take a timeout with 12.4 to go.
Cunningham off at the foul line. Pacers might have a chance to tie this, though Pistons may choose to foul.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Cunningham off at the foul line. Pacers might have a chance to tie this, though Pistons may choose to foul.
Siakam misses the second, but Duren gets Jackson in the face on the rebound and the Pacers get more foul shots. Fun ending possibly on the way.
This was a high-level game and then the final 2.5 minutes have been extremely sloppy. Pacers down 5, Siakam heading to the line with 50.3 to go.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Siakam misses the second, but Duren gets Jackson in the face on the rebound and the Pacers get more foul shots. Fun ending possibly on the way.
This was a high-level game and then the final 2.5 minutes have been extremely sloppy. Pacers down 5, Siakam heading to the line with 50.3 to go.
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
This was a high-level game and then the final 2.5 minutes have been extremely sloppy. Pacers down 5, Siakam heading to the line with 50.3 to go.
Isaiah Jackson and-1. Chance to cut the Pacers deficit to 5. Detroit now in the bonus with the foul shot coming after this stoppage. Good fight from the Pacers.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Isaiah Jackson and-1. Chance to cut the Pacers deficit to 5. Detroit now in the bonus with the foul shot coming after this stoppage. Good fight from the Pacers.
Jarace Walker is hot, up to 5/5 from deep. Pacers now down just 8. Building coming alive.
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Jarace Walker is hot, up to 5/5 from deep. Pacers now down just 8. Building coming alive.
Big cheers for McConnell as he checks out. Multiple effort plays, actually got some of his go-to shots off. Looked more like himself, and I think the two days off really helped him.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Big cheers for McConnell as he checks out. Multiple effort plays, actually got some of his go-to shots off. Looked more like himself, and I think the two days off really helped him.
Here come free throws 61 and 62. Hell yeah!
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here come free throws 61 and 62. Hell yeah!
Pascal Siakam spins right between two defenders for a tough layup and he's got 21 points. Then, McConnell with a McConnell and it's a 12-point game. Pacers hanging around, Bickerstaff upset with officials and takes a timeout.
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Pascal Siakam spins right between two defenders for a tough layup and he's got 21 points. Then, McConnell with a McConnell and it's a 12-point game. Pacers hanging around, Bickerstaff upset with officials and takes a timeout.
Five fouls on Mathurin and out he goes. Pacers with 22 fouls, Pistons with 21 in this whitsle-heavy game.
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Five fouls on Mathurin and out he goes. Pacers with 22 fouls, Pistons with 21 in this whitsle-heavy game.
T.J. McConnell, rarely passionate about a call, upset about that one. He got all ball, but LeVert headed to the line and Pacers don't have a challenge.
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
T.J. McConnell, rarely passionate about a call, upset about that one. He got all ball, but LeVert headed to the line and Pacers don't have a challenge.
Pacers cut the deficit to 89-84, but Pistons close the quarter on a 12-4 run and are ahead by 13 entering the final period. All 12 Pistons points came in 2:17 — Pacers defense has been very high and low tonight. Cade up to 18, Siakam 17.
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Pacers cut the deficit to 89-84, but Pistons close the quarter on a 12-4 run and are ahead by 13 entering the final period. All 12 Pistons points came in 2:17 — Pacers defense has been very high and low tonight. Cade up to 18, Siakam 17.
T.J. McConnell and Ron Holland get tied up for a jump ball. Looked aggressive. Both Holland and McConnell tapped each other with respect popping up out of the pile. Carlisle not happy with no foul call.
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
T.J. McConnell and Ron Holland get tied up for a jump ball. Looked aggressive. Both Holland and McConnell tapped each other with respect popping up out of the pile. Carlisle not happy with no foul call.