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Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith saves the day with clutch block vs. Bulls

On Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, guard-forward Aaron Nesmith came up clutch by hitting a go-ahead reverse layup with 13.9 seconds left and later blocking Coby White’s near-rim attempt with 2.9 seconds remaining, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 113-110 comeback win versus the Chicago Bulls.

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NBA Rumors: Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Blazers

The sense around the league is that Indiana is listening hard on Bennedict Mathurin and may ultimately move him before next Thursday’s deadline, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 28

Indiana Pacers Storm Back To Beat Chicago Bulls

It was cold in Indianapolis on Wednesday night. And for the first 40 minutes of action inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Pacers looked just as frozen as the sidewalks outside.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

Pacers storm back in fourth quarter to top Bulls

Pascal Siakam scored 13 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and Indiana closed the game on a 26-9 run to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-110 on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

Aaron Nesmith News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 28

Aaron Nesmith's game winner lifts Pacers past Bulls

It was a frigid day in Indianapolis, with temperatures dropping to three degrees. However, that didn't stop two midwestern fan bases from filling Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch these two Central Division foes square off for the third time this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 28

Reggie Miller: Mac McClung Saved the Dunk Contest From Irrelevancy

It’s no secret that NBA All-Star Weekend has lost its luster in recent years, but nothing has been hit harder from a public relations standpoint than the dunk contest.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 28

Should the Pacers be sellers at the deadline?

As the trade deadline continues to get closer every team is trying to decide what is best for their franchise. The Indiana Pacers are in an interesting spot.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Tyrese Haliburton has gained 30 pounds since his injury

Tyrese Haliburton’s Achilles injury has led to some other changes in his body. Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in June.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / January 27

With eyes on next season, Pacers should act now to find man in middle

The Pacers are staring at a lost season. The question is whether they let it stay lost. Bobby Marks of ESPN drew a parallel to Toronto’s move for Brandon Ingram last year, when the Raptors dealt for him at 18-34, not for a late push, but to stabilize the roster long term.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 27

Encouraging report from the Pacers star

The Indiana Pacers haven't been anything near the same this season, and it hasn't just been because the product on the floor has been less appealing, and the place in the standings is much, much lower.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 26

Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview, Prediction & Odds | January 26, 2026

With the NBA season heating up before February, the Indiana Pacers will take on the Atlanta Hawks in State Farm Arena. The Pacers have been playing poorly

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Pacers just beat the defending champs. The Hawks should be paying attention today

The Atlanta Hawks host the Indiana Pacers today with a three-game win streak against them this season. The Pacers have one of the worst records in the league.

Andrew Nembhard News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

Can Andrew Nembhard actually save the Pacers? What Indiana must do before the trade deadline

The Indiana Pacers sit at 11-35, dead last in the NBA. But buried in that ugly record are two performances that should have the front office paying attention before the trade deadline passes.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Mac McClung Announces Dunk Contest Decision After Winning Last Three Events

All-Star Weekend is just three weeks away. The Three-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest will take center stage Feb. 1 4at Intuit Dome.