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An Unforgettable Night for This Pacers Forward

The Indiana Pacers nearly pulled off a stunning fourth-quarter comeback with most of their third string players—but fell just short. Indiana trimmed what was once a 22-point deficit down to three in the final frame before ultimately losing 127–119 to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Pacers’ Ivica Zubac exits Blazers game amid injury concerns

Ivica Zubac has suited up in all of the past five games for the Indiana Pacers, getting a head start to his life as a member of his new team. Zubac had been dealing with some ankle problems, and the Pacers knew that fully well when they brought him in via a blockbuster trade.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

Blazers Pull Away From Pacers 127-119, Close In on Play-In Spot

The Portland Trail Blazers came to Gainbridge Fieldhouse with something to prove. And for three quarters, they looked like a team that believed it. Deni Avdija was electric from the opening tip, pouring in 23 of his 32 points before halftime, while Donovan Clingan turned in a career-high 28 points and pulled down 13 rebounds.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 18

Donovan Clingan Drops Career-High Points in Three Quarters vs Pacers

At the 9:15 mark of the third quarter, Portland Trail Blazers center, Donovan Clingan set a new career high with 25 points, finishing a difficult play over Jalen Slawson with a strong catch and a tough layup through contact.

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How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 18

What the Pacers Need to See From Darryn Peterson in the NCAA Tournament

Kansas landed in one of the toughest regions in the bracket, but that challenge presents a major opportunity. For a prospect widely viewed as the most gifted guard in the 2026 NBA Draft class, this stage offers Peterson a chance to reinforce, and reshape, his perception.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 18

What If the Pacers Drafted Jaime Jaquez Jr.?

The Indiana Pacers drafted Jarace Walker in the 2023 NBA draft with the 8th overall pick. Indiana traded into the eighth pick to select Jarace Walker, a player viewed as a high-upside defensive forward with long-term potential.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 18

Indiana Pacers-Portland Trail Blazers: Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, KUNP,

Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / March 18

Indiana Pacers Center Drops Truth Bomb About His First Full Season With the Team and Sets Personal Goal

With the Indiana Pacers already eliminated from playoff contention, there’s a huge chance that the team will shut down some of its key players, and Jay Huff hopes not to be one of them.

Jalen Brunson News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 17

Pacers’ Historic Skid Hits 14 Games After Loss to Knicks Without Brunson

Indiana dropped its 14th consecutive game in a 136–110 loss to the New York Knicks, officially setting a new franchise record for the longest losing streak.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Pacers make wrong kind of franchise history with loss to Knicks

The Indiana Pacers just etched their names into the franchise record books, but it is certainly not for a reason anyone in Indianapolis wants to celebrate.

Indiana Pacers News / The Spun / March 17

NBA Star Tyrese Haliburton Has One Rule For March Madness Brackets

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton issued an important public service announcement ahead of the NCAA tournament. March Madness officially kicks off with two men's First Four matchups on Tuesday night.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / March 17

Indiana Pacers Are NBA's Worst Team, But There's Hope

The Indiana Pacers are riding a 13-game losing streak, which is the longest in the league. Power rankings around the internet unanimously have the team in last place, but there is reason for optimism.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 15

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo passes Oscar Robertson after latest performance

Even though the 2025-26 season will likely go down as one of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo want to forget, they could put all the drama, uncertainty and team struggles aside for one night as Antetokounmpo made sure to accomplish something new to add to his career resume.

Another big night by Quentin Grimes lifts 76ers over Blazers

Cooper Flagg posts double-double as Mavs stun Cavs

Brandon Ingram goes off as Raptors beat Pistons

Hot-shooting Bucks earn season sweep of Pacers

Thunder blow past Timberwolves, extend win streak to eight

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

New York Knicks-Indiana Pacers Preview: The Eastern Conference Rivalry That Won’t Die

The New York Knicks continue their road trip with a final stop in Indiana tonight at 7:30 p.m. EDT to face off against the Indiana Pacers for a rematch of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton News / EssentiallySports / March 13

9 Months After Exiting Finals in Tears, Tyrese Haliburton Teases Injury Return With Cryptic Message

9 months into rehab, Tyrese Haliburton has managed to start 5v5 workouts in the gym. Although the timeline for his return won’t be as quick as Jayson Tatum’s, the fans can get excited as the Pacers guard has dropped an announcement with a $3.5 billion company.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 12

Devin Booker drops 43 points as surging Suns hand Pacers 11th straight loss

Devin Booker scored 43 points and Jalen Green added 36 as the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to four games.

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild overtime win vs. Wizards

Hawks win eighth straight, down Nets with fourth-quarter run

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA ref's authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Dwight Howard officially announces his retirement from basketball

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention

Pascal Siakam News / Athlon Sports / March 12

Pacers Announce Pascal Siakam Injury Update Before Suns Game

The Indiana Pacers’ season has taken a difficult turn after reaching the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder just months ago. Since losing star guard Tyrese Haliburton to a torn right Achilles tendon, Indiana has struggled to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference standings.

Indiana Pacers News / HITC / March 12

Why Tyrese Haliburton suddenly believes in Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game

Tyrese Haliburton has admitted he finally believes Wilt Chamberlain really scored 100 points in a single NBA game after witnessing one of the wildest scoring nights in modern basketball.

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Ivica Zubac Could Make Pacers Debut Tomorrow

Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable for the Pacers‘ game against the Suns on Thursday, says Tony East of Forbes Sports (Twitter link). This would mark Zubac’s season debut with Indiana, who traded for him at the deadline with an eye to shoring up their frontcourt in the 2026/27 season, when Tyrese Haliburton returns from his ruptured Achilles.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 11

Pacers become first team eliminated from playoff contention

It has been a stunning fall for the Pacers. One year after reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Indiana became the first team officially eliminated from postseason contention this season following Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, as relayed by Tony East of Circle City Spin.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Pacers First NBA Team Eliminated From Postseason Contention

The Pacers became the first NBA team formally eliminated from postseason contention after they lost at Sacramento on Tuesday night and Charlotte picked up a victory in Portland, tweets Tony East of Circle City Spin.

Devin Carter News / Yardbarker / March 11

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

The Sacramento Kings got a huge fourth quarter out of 2024 lottery pick Devin Carter Tuesday. Unfortunately, it happened in a game the Kings might have rather lost.

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Pacers’ TJ McConnell, Jarace Walker injuries get honest take from Rick Carlisle

The Indiana Pacers have all the incentive in the world to lose every game they could from now until the end of the 2025-26 season, as if their 2026 first-round pick ends up within selections five to nine, they’ll be forking that over to the Los Angeles Clippers courtesy of the Ivica Zubac trade.