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May
4
2006

Elimination Time? Pacers Looking to Force Game 7

NBA.com: News and Scores

In the INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Mike Wells writes that "moments like this are why stars spend countless hours after practice in the gym, working on new moves and improving old ones. This is what it's all about," said Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, who thrived in pressure situations throughout his... Link


Read More: Boston Celtics , Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 09:34 AM

May
3
2006

David Stern on Ron Artest

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

This is more than two weeks old, but I just ran across it and thought it was worth publishing now... not only is it a good example of the league at least giving lip service to supporting one of the...... Link


Read More: David Stern , Indiana Pacers , Ron Artest


Posted at 11:29 AM

Apr
19
2006

Pacers to Face Nets, Heat or Pistons

NBA.com: News and Scores

In the INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Mike Wells writes that "five months ago, who would have thought that the Indiana Pacers would be battling to avoid the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs?" The Pacers figured they'd be pushing the "Pistons for the Central Division title and priming... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 09:17 AM

All tomorow's parties

Blog a Bull

UPDATE: Check out the comments for a scenario I completely missed. - Matt I tried to avoid doing this after all the confusion regarding these playoff tiebreakers , but I can't help myself: Tomorow's games: Bulls vs. Toronto Washington at Detroit (i.e. the Tony Delk show) Indiana vs. Orlando... Link


Read More: Chicago Bulls , Cleveland Cavaliers , Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Orlando Magic , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 09:17 AM

Apr
15
2006

The Eastern Conference Clusterfuck

Deadspin : NBA

The top four is set, but the battle for the final four spots in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs is as tight and bunched-up as Magic Johnson’s boxers. Milwaukee, Washington, and Indiana all have identical 39-40 records, with Chicago one game behind them at 35-41. The Sixers are the... Link


Read More: Chicago Bulls , Dallas Mavericks , Darko Milicic , Detroit Pistons , Dwight Howard , Indiana Pacers , Jameer Nelson , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , San Antonio Spurs , Stephen A. Smith , Washington Wizards


Posted at 04:46 PM

Apr
10
2006

EA Sports: Danny Granger

NBA TV Broadband

EA Sports gives a look at highlights from rookie Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers.... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers


Posted at 02:44 PM

Apr
6
2006

Pacers Make Switch at Guard -- Again

NBA.com: News and Scores

Mike Wells of THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR writes, "In an attempt to get his team back on track, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle replaced Jamaal Tinsley with Anthony Johnson as the team's starting point guard."... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Tinsley


Posted at 09:55 AM

Apr
5
2006

NBA Mock Draft-College players only 1. Noah 2 Morrison 3. Thomas

Los Angeles Lakers

  Here is my mock draft, usually when a player does well in the tournament, their stock goes up in the draft. Teams are gonna pass on Sheldon Williams, due to poor tournament performance. He’ll be the next Elton Brand and will help that Hornets go to the playoffs... Link


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Charlotte Bobcats , Chicago Bulls , Draft , Elton Brand , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Portland Trailblazers , Sacramento Kings , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz


Posted at 07:16 PM

Mar
30
2006

Shaq Rests Knee on Toronto Trip

NBA.com: News and Scores

In the MIAMI HERALD, Joseph Goodman writes that "Shaquille O'Neal missed Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors with a hyperextended left knee and is day-to-day." O'Neal did make the trip, however, so at least he gave the Canadians a little face time. Heat coach Pat Riley said he... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Miami Heat , Shaquille O'Neal , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 09:34 AM

Mar
28
2006

Pacers to retire Miller's No. 31 on Thursday

SI.com - NBA

Read full story for latest details.... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers


Posted at 12:49 PM

Mar
22
2006

3/21/06 Box Score: Sonics 96 Kings 105

By MrCLM, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold

window.document.getElementById('post-512').parentNode.className += ' adhesive_post'; The unofficial box score from tonight’s game and PopcornMachine’s GameFlow.     1 2 3 4 Total Seattle 29 31 22 14 96 Final  Sacramento 23 35 30 17 105 ss="yspscores">   Seattle  Name Min FG 3Pt FT Off Reb Ast TO Stl Blk PF Pts ... Link


Read More: Chris Wilcox , Danny Fortson , Indiana Pacers , Mike Bibby , Rashard Lewis , Ray Allen , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Seattle Sonics , Shareef Abdur-Rahim


Posted at 09:17 AM

Mar
8
2006

Nothing fits forever

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Gerald Wallace , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:49 PM

Feb
17
2006
Feb
15
2006

Bibby, Artest KO Bulls

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Sacramento 105, Bulls 101, OT * Mike Bibby and Ron Artest combined for 58 of the Kings' points CHICAGO Mike Bibby scored 31 points and Ron Artest added 27 and 14 rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a ...... Link


Read More: Chicago Bulls , Indiana Pacers , Mike Bibby , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 09:32 AM

Feb
4
2006

The Crazy Trading Season Continues

Deadspin

Anna Benson and Ron Artest have already found new homes, and now Kendra Davis joins in the fun, as the Knicks sent her and her husband back to Toronto in exchange for Jalen Rose and a first-round pick. If you're into conspiracy theories, consider that there's been a little... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Jalen Rose , New York Knicks , Ron Artest , Stephen A. Smith , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 12:41 PM

ESPN: Dajuan Wagner Had His Colon Removed

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

A while ago, Eric told us Dajuan Wagner would be making a comeback with a fat contract from the Indiana Pacers negotiated, Eric says, by William Wesley. Eric also said that Wagner was in New Jersey recuperating from an operation...... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets


Posted at 12:40 PM

Feb
2
2006

Peja Stojakovic Gets Pacers Rolling

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Feb 2, 2006 -- Peja Stojakovic provided the offense, and all of the Pacers took care of Ron Artest's defense.... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Peja Stojakovic , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 10:19 AM

Jan
30
2006

Trending Upward

By Brian Robinson, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold

Guest Columnist Joe Newell was nice enough to write this piece summarizing the start of Bob Hill’s tenure: Since taking over as head coach after the loss at Indiana, Bob Hill has had 13 games to put his stamp on this team, and its quest to right the ship.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Baron Davis , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Danny Fortson , Gary Payton , Indiana Pacers , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Reggie Evans , Sam Cassell , Seattle Sonics , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash


Posted at 08:45 AM

Jan
28
2006

Peja to Make Pacers Debut on Tuesday

NBA.com: News and Scores

"Peja Stojakovic, the newest member of the Indiana Pacers, is about to go through a crash course in the team's system," writes Mike Wells of the INDIANAPOLIS STAR. "With the Pacers struggling and battling injuries, the quicker Stojakovic learns, the better."... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Peja Stojakovic , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 01:39 PM

Jan
27
2006

Scary in Sacramento, PLUS Dishevelment in Boston

Sactown Royalty

People afraid of Artest coming to town need to refocus their apprehension towards this lady: It was especially hard for Tara Holait of Woodland, who treated the Stojakovic trade news like a death in the family. She said she abruptly left her work as a mail carrier, hurried home,... Link


Read More: Boston Celtics , Indiana Pacers , Ricky Davis , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 07:59 AM

Pacers' O'Neal expected to miss eight weeks

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Indiana Pacers standout forward Jermaine O'Neal is expected to miss at least eight weeks with what team officials describe as a significant left groin tear.... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Jermaine O'Neal


Posted at 07:58 AM

Jan
25
2006

Artest Drama Major

NBA FAN BLOG

Link: ESPN.com - Pacers talk to Artest; Stojakovic feels disrespected Well, don't look now, the trade between Sacramento and Indiana is back on? Maybe? Who knows. I just need this thing over with. Time for Artest to bring his own brand of crazy to a whole new city. Pumpin... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Los Angeles Lakers , Peja Stojakovic , Peter Vecsey , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 01:35 PM

What Now?

Sactown Royalty

Update [2006-1-25 13:43:39 by TZ]: Forgive me if quotes like this make me less than thrilled about the new possibility of The Ron Artest Era: “Ron Artest did not want to be traded to Sacramento weeks ago, and he does not want to be traded to Sacramento now,” (Artest... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 01:34 PM

Hello, Sacramento!

Deadspin

ESPN/HBO/NBC/Basement Somewhere In New Jersey's Jim Gray has come up for air enough to report that Ron Artest has accepted the trade to the Sacramento Kings. We wish the city of Sacramento all kinds of luck; have fun, you crazy kids. There has to be some sort of Schwarzenegger... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 01:34 PM

Jan
21
2006

Mike Lupica: Stop Crying Foul, Antonio

NBA.com: News and Scores

Mike Lupica of the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS writes, “Antonio Davis doesn't get it. Maybe the league should give him five more games, or 10 more games, just for that. Davis could have made a bad situation worse on Wednesday night in Chicago by becoming the first NBA player... Link


Read More: Chicago Bulls , Indiana Pacers , New York Knicks , Ron Artest


Posted at 10:01 AM