In a game that felt more like an All-Star weekend exhibition than a gritty regular-season contest, the Pacers managed to outlast the Hawks 129-124. It wasn’t pretty in the traditional sense, unless you love seeing the scoreboard light up like a pinball machine, but for an Indiana squad fighting for respectability, a win is a win.
The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks met for the third and final time this season, closing the series with a back-and-forth battle that featured fireworks early and execution late.
Andrew Nembhard had 26 points and 10 assists, Pascal Siakam added 25 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-124 on Saturday in Indianapolis.
Andrew Nembhard enjoyed a solid connection with Jay Huff during the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Nembhard is halfway through the fourth season of his career, going up the ranks to become one of the Pacers’ most important players.
The Indiana Pacers are going into the trade deadline with reason to sell, but they could also look to build for the future if they play their cards right.
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.
While Indiana Pacers fans may have one eye on Saturday night’s 7:00 p.m. matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, the must-watch game of the day takes place on the college hardwood at 4:30 p.m.
The Indiana Pacers have won just 12 of their first 48 games, but every so often they offer glimpses of the team that reached the NBA finals last season.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton debuted his first signature PUMA basketball shoe in an epic Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton has not been able to play this season, but his debut hoop shoe cannot be stopped.
Knicks fans have had many enemies over the years, but if there’s one who stands out above all others, it has to be Reggie Miller. The Pacers sharpshooter used to torture the Madison Square Garden faithful, and it hurt even worse because he obviously enjoyed it so much.
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.
In a thrilling contest at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers secured a hard-fought victory over the Chicago Bulls, triumphing 113-110. The game showcased a blend of offensive talent and defensive grit, with both teams vying for crucial wins as the NBA season progresses.
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.
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.
Tyrese Haliburton’s injury was one of the most heartbreaking moments last season. The hero of the Indiana Pacers’ magical Finals run, Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bennedict Mathurin is on the block. Indiana has been fielding calls from multiple teams, including the Clippers, Hawks, Mavericks, Nets, Pelicans, and Timberwolves, sources tell Hoops Wire.
Since arriving in Indiana, Pascal Siakam has done more than just bolster the Pacers’ frontcourt; he has brought the poise of a champion to a rising roster.
Mac McClung will be not be going for the four-peat. The Windy City Bulls guard McClung confirmed a report on Saturday that he won’t be competing in this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend.
Tony Bradley‘s 10-day contract with the Pacers expired after Saturday’s game, but coach Rick Carlisle told reporters he’ll be signed to another 10-day deal, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link).