Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings and NBA Opening night go together like Reggie Miller and Mark Jackson. Care to wager? NBA Opening Night has a Christmas Day Lite feel to it with two heavy hitter matchups, naturally involving four high profile teams, tipping off the 2022-23 regular season on Tuesday night on TNT. Two of the top teams in the East (don’t worry, … [Read more...] about Favorites, Dogs and Props on NBA Opening Night: Who ya got?
On the strengths of Andrew Nembhard’s weak hand
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The right-handed shooter might as good, or better, moving to his left. There’s a wily quirkiness to the way in which Andrew Nembhard, as a right-handed shooter, manipulates the pick-and-roll. To understand why, look no further than this possession from late in the first half against the New York Knicks. With just over three minutes to … [Read more...] about On the strengths of Andrew Nembhard’s weak hand
Pacers preseason final score: Rockets shoot past Pacers 122-114
Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports A poor defensive first half put Indiana in too big a hole to climb out of, falling to Houston in their preseason finale. Buddy Hield led the way with 19 points. As the 2022 preseason wraps up with a loss, the Indiana Pacers provided some more things to look forward to in the upcoming regular season, namely excruciatingly poor defensive … [Read more...] about Pacers preseason final score: Rockets shoot past Pacers 122-114
Rockets vs. Pacers: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The Pacers have their last dress rehearsal on Friday night before things get real. The Indiana Pacers finish preseason play on Friday nights when they host the Houston Rocket at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Rockets are among the NBA rebuilding brethren which have welcomed the recently converted Pacers. However, Houston is a few steps … [Read more...] about Rockets vs. Pacers: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more
What are the best and worst case scenarios for the Pacers this season?
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Where we alter the definition of ‘best’ and ‘worst’ for the Pacers. What is the ‘Best Case’ scenario for the Pacers this season? It seems strange to consider any best case scenario for the Pacers involving more losses than wins, but here we are. In fact, if we’re being honest the best, best, best scenario would be no wins and 82 … [Read more...] about What are the best and worst case scenarios for the Pacers this season?