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Tony East: Pacers beat the Wizards 162-109. Franchise record 162 points. Franchise record 27 made threes. Second-best ever 48 assists. Their worst scoring quarter was 37. They clobbered Washington. Tyrese Haliburton led with 29 points. … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Hype
The Indiana Pacers put on an absolute clinic in the nation’s capital, dismantling the Washington Wizards 162-109 in a record-breaking performance. The Pacers set a new franchise record for most points scored in a single game with 162. This was also the highest-scoring game by any NBA team this season and the most points scored in a non-overtime game since 2008. … [Read more...] about
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I had a GM—or an executive, rather—from another team that had a high lottery pick give me a Hedo Turkoglu comp right after Luka was drafted. Like, ‘Yeah, he’s going to be kind of like a playmaking forward. He can’t be a primary ball-handler. He’s got size, he’s a big body, a little thick, not that explosive, not gonna get by guys.’ So that was kind of the thinking—and it wasn’t … [Read more...] about
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Team sources told me the Pacers absolutely want to keep Turner, who is closing in on his 700th game for the franchise. But Indiana has to manage a cash crunch. They are currently projected to be about $22 million below next season’s luxury tax without Turner, and he’ll probably be looking for a significant raise on his current $19.9 million salary. The Pacers haven’t paid the … [Read more...] about Pacers have no plans to go into luxury tax next season
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Playing some of his career’s best years alongside Reggie, Chris had the highest regard for the Pacers superstar’s dedication to his routine. “I always respected Reggie’s work ethic, his routine, man he he did not vary, he did the same thing every day, so dedicated, great teammate….He carried that franchise for almost 20 years,” said Mullin. … [Read more...] about