Pretty cool
@raptors
fans in section 119 will have this at their seat, can go get a free
@pskills43
jersey as part of the pregame tribute. Nice gesture, never seen something like this before.
Tom Crean with Victor Oladipo (still in uniform) nearly 30 minutes after the
@Pacers
victory. Oladipo was 12-for-15 from the field, but working on his free throws (0-for-2).
Myles Turner is spending some time with 11-year old A’Myah Moon before the game. A’Myah is battling cancer and bullying. Myles is doing his part to make a positive impact both in Indianapolis and Dallas.
Rick Carlisle: “Their physicality is rewarded and ours is penalized.”
Adds. “small market teams deserve a fair shot no matter where they are playing.” Also acknowledges “we’ve gotta do some things better and we’ve gotta get home.”
Every time I heard Slick Leonard talk, I felt the emotions of basketball. His voice was like shoes squeaking on a gym floor, the sound of the ball swishing through the net, the smell of popcorn in the gym. Slick Leonard loved this state & our great game, and EVERYONE loved Slick.
My favorite line from
@TyHaliburton22
here: “Indy is a great place. It’s quiet, but we play the good brand of basketball. I think people understand as long as I’m the point guard here, if you come to this team, I’m going to get you the 🏀…we’re building something special here.”
It seems like most enjoy the post game interview with
@VicOladipo
and a few hated. I’m ok with that, but it isn’t about me. It was Victor’s opportunity to talk after an incredible moment and I didn’t feel like he wanted to stop after the second question, so I asked a third one.
Just heard one of the best sign-offs ever from
@OnAir_RBlackman
as he saluted Purdue fans still with us and those who have passed, ending with Larry Clisby. Sports are special. Good job Rob and
@BoilerBall
.
#Bullseye
Tyrese Haliburton says he and his teammates are motivated by doubters. He isn’t satisfied to make 1 Eastern Conference Finals. He wants seasons like this to “be the norm” for this
@Pacers
franchise.
Frank Reich: “We talk about being selfless, we like to spread the ball around. When everyone contributes it makes it that much more fun.” Sounds like another coach I know. Couple of special TEAMS being built in Indy right now.
Video
@Pacers
fans will surely appreciate.
@TyHaliburton22
getting some shots up for the first time since Monday. Even though he won’t play on this road trip, great to have him around. Also it is Triple Vote Friday!
#NBAAllStar
The
@Pacers
were 11-4 in November and nearly handed the
@sixers
their first loss at home. Frustration is fine, but overreaction is unnecessary. They must improve in late-game situations, but don’t question their toughness.
#ThisTeamFights
Some might say this game didn’t matter...but these guys sure enjoyed it. What a finish to the
@Pacers
regular season, 48 wins and an incredible moment for
@EdmondSumner
Injury report for tonight's game @ Brooklyn
Malcolm Brogdon: Out (sore back)
Jeremy Lamb: Questionable (ankle sprain)
T.J. McConnell: Questionable (sore groin)
Victor Oladipo: Out (knee surgery rehab)
Domantas Sabonis: Questionable (bruised hip)
Edmond Sumner: Out (hand fracture)
I had a lot of tweets that I started but declined to send. Speechless. Great competition between two teams giving it their all. Less than satisfying ending.
The Pacers put on a clinic tonight but it looks like the big
@nba
“stories” of the day are LeBron showing up to the arena with a glass of wine and Wiggins calling out Minnesota fans. 🤷♂️
Chris Duarte did tell me Coach Dana Altman and the
@OregonMBB
assistant coaches are planning to come watch him play Friday
@ModaCenter
. Chris is genuinely excited to see and talk with them.
I’m glad the
@NBAonTNT
kept that epic Lakers/Raptors game tonight and didn’t flex into the matchup between
#4
in the East vs
#4
in the West. We enjoyed having this one
@FSIndiana
.
@VicOladipo
tells us he watches the games, texts players and coaches if he sees anything he wants to share. "I can see things they might not necessarily be able to see...I just instill positivity in everybody..."
@pacers
are 5-0 since meeting with Victor in Miami.
Kevin Pritchard on Malcolm Brogdon: "He is not a star, he is a superstar. This organization is so proud of him. His platform is growing, he wants it, and that is something we can all get behind. We can learn, we can listen, and we can take action with our brothers."
Gracious in defeat.
Thad Young, Cory Joseph and Myles Turner all stopping to sign autographs after their season-ending game 4 loss to the Celtics.
#Pacers
I didn’t score any points or get any stops, but for some reason felt like the drive home called for a milkshake. Cheers
@pacers
fans. This is a really fun team you are watching.
Watching ESPN today...multiple shows featuring multiple analysts who are employed by the Knicks, others who are fans of NYK. Then
@PatMcAfeeShow
comes on to balance the scales and rep' Indiana. (Not a criticism, just an observation) I did appreciate Legler/Windhorst perspective.
Can’t imagine two (non-playoff) games having a bigger impact on a franchise than the two games the
@Pacers
played this week. Pacers fans are proud, and 🏀 fans across country are jumping on the INDIANA bandwagon. The goal now is to keep them paying attention.
We saw this team win 51 games and lay the foundation for a new generation of fans. The feeling right now is painful, but the future is bright. Thank you
@Pacers
and
@FSIndiana
for allowing me to tag along for this incredible ride.
Feels like “The rivalry is back on” and while Purdue still has dominated of late, I prefer a world when both IU and Purdue are good and play great games against each other.
Good morning! Struggling to put this day into perspective. Pacers/Knicks GM 7, just like the good old days. It has been quite the journey from February 2022 to get to this point. Wish I was in NY, but will be yelling at my TV just like I was in the 90’s. Carpe Diem
@Pacers
.
My thoughts on GM2, referees not the reason the
@pacer
lost. That being said, players are constantly rewarded for falling down and throwing hands in the air every time they drive. Playing through contact is resulting in “play on” Tough to watch at times
@OfficialNBARefs
Oladipo: "I think we can do something really special here, even this year in the playoffs... Who knows, we could go for a big run. Why not us?"
#Pacers
Worth mentioning again, what Nate McMillan called the “play of the game”
@yungsmoove21
telling him to keep Myles and Domas in down the stretch. Unselfish
@Pacers
#3T
@PacersKev
Victor Oladipo referenced “weathering the storm” on multiple occasions after the win and says “this is a great team and I’m honored and privileged to be a part of it.”
@Pacers
are 5-2.
So appreciative of
@pacers
fans for their support. Like
@JMV1070
said, “soak it up, you’ve earned it.” 10 years ago PG broke his leg, a LOT has happened since. Quite the ride for this sideline reporter as well…grateful for 10 seasons working for the best organization in sports.
T.J. McConnell acknowledges that he tries to ignite the crowd at
@Pacers
games. Says he might be looking for the cameras during games so fans at home can get fired up.
@FSIndiana
So great to see and congratulate “Dr. Dunk” Darnell Hillman on an incredible career with the
@Pacers
Happy Retirement! We will still need you for the Summer Hoops Tour in the future!
Tyrese Haliburton calls it a great day, says “Anytime you can add a top player in the world that will help your team. Talent wins games.” Adds “He (
@pskills43
) will fit right in with our group, he plays the way we want to play.”
Albert Pujols tells
@PacersJJ
about his approach in the ninth inning: "I was trying to just hit the ball the other way. I'm glad it just went out of the ballpark."
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#STLCards
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, an MRI revealed on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. He’s expected to be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks but there’s relief that he’s avoided serious injury.
Getting ready to watch Kings/T’Wolves. Thanks
@Dsabonis11
for giving it your all the entire time in a
@Pacers
uniform. You made a big impact on fans young and old in Indiana and will be missed.
It was rookie night for the
@pacers
in a win at Sacramento. Fun to see
@shepben2
and Jarace Walker take advantage of their opportunity…only fitting they did postgame media together!
I am sure it happened sometime last season prior to January 23rd, but it is the first time in a LONG TIME the
@Pacers
do not have anyone listed with an injury or illness.
On
@pacers
Overtime,
@ChrisDenari
tells
@eddiewhite3
that Bennedict Mathurin left the locker room before getting dressed and went to the practice court to shoot free throws. Love this team. 11-7 & headed on a 7-game road trip tomorrow.
Domantas Sabonis has recorded a double-double 20 times this season when coming of the bench. Nobody in the
@nba
did this in 2016-17 or 2017-18!
#23moregamestogo
If ESPN is concerned about an East coast bias, having nearly the entire pregame centering around the Knicks doesn't help.
Up next, Stephen A.'s Knicks pep talk.
Thad Young for Eastern Conference Player of the week?
@yungsmoove21
is playing outstanding.
#Pacers
are about to knock off
@nba
darlings on back to back games. 🤷♂️
Victor Oladipo said that he was told there would be some pain or swelling two months ago, and it just so happened to be there yesterday. He is just trying to listen to his body and be smart.
Great to chat with Frank Vogel. He talked about the special time, and raising his daughters in Indiana. “The city of Indianapolis will always be a second home for me. The
@Pacers
will always be special in my heart.”
How much respect do you have for
@yungsmoove21
? In an incredibly difficult situation Thad is keeping the
@pacers
in this one mentally and physically. 98-92 lead with 5:25 to play
@FSIndiana
Home from Game 82. Always odd to unpack & not have a “next game” to think about. I don’t take for granted this opportunity to have the best job I could have ever dreamt for as a sports-loving kid from Peru, Indiana. Thank you
@Pacers
. Thank you fans. The future is bright.
Had the 2011 IU-Kentucky game on while folding clothes...had to stop what I was doing when I heard
@DickieV
react to this
@VicOladipo
slam. 😳
#AreYouSerious