Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle on Jalen Smith: “We wanted him back but we were limited as to how much we could pay him. … He had a very good year and he had a great second year for us that set him up for the Bulls. This was an opportunity he had to take because of the financial aspect.” … [Read more...] about Pacers coach Rick Carlisle: We wanted Jalen Smith back
Dustin Dopirak: Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton will play but Myles Turner is out with a non-COVID illness. Said Thomas Bryant will start at center and they’ll go from there. Said they held Enrique Freeman out of the G League game today so he’d be available. … [Read more...] about
Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle starts by sending thoughts and prayers to people in California dealing with wildfires. Said he’s been in touch with J.J. Redick. “Some of the images are just beyond belief. Thoughts and prayers and hope they can be contained. It’s just horrible stuff to watch.” … [Read more...] about
Scott Agness: Pacers center Myles Turner is now on the injury report — questionable due to illness. … [Read more...] about
Pacers stay hot, crush Bulls behind Pascal Siakam's 26 points
Tony East: Pacers dribble it out. They beat the Bulls 129-113 to improve to 20-18. 2 games over .500, winners of 4-straight games. Awesome first half. They scored 76 points in the paint, tying a season high. 26 for Pascal Siakam. 16 points and 13 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. Thomas Bryant starts, scores 20.Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson … [Read more...] about Pacers stay hot, crush Bulls behind Pascal Siakam's 26 points