Only three Eastern Conference teams — the Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers — currently hold .500 or better records, while the Western Conference has a staggering 11 teams at .500 or above. This imbalance highlights an important factor: a relatively weaker Eastern schedule could become a major advantage for these leading teams, especially as they prepare for the playoffs. Celtics, … [Read more...] about Celtics, Cavaliers, and Pacers Have Significant Schedule “Advantage”
Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out Multiple Weeks
While a handful of NBA teams are dealing with multiple-player injuries at this time, the latest Indiana Pacers injury update provided a similar story. Having already lost centers James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson long-term, two more Pacers will remain sidelined for up to a month, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Dustin Dopirak. Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out … [Read more...] about Pacers Injury Update Keeps Two Key Players Out Multiple Weeks
Bennedict Mathurin’s (K)E To Sticking With Pacers’ Starters
Since being drafted sixth overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2022, Bennedict Mathurin has primarily played off the bench. Because of his offensive talent and the team’s dearth of reliable isolation scorers, there have been calls for him to start. Yet, the Pacers have decided to make him earn that role. Bennedict Mathurin’s (K)E To Sticking With Pacers’ Starters As a starter, … [Read more...] about Bennedict Mathurin’s (K)E To Sticking With Pacers’ Starters
Indiana Pacers Rumors: Jarace Walker’s Increased Role, and When Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, and Aaron Nesmith Will Return From Injuries
Despite starting slow, the Indiana Pacers have the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. A big reason the Pacers had won two straight and were 4-4 into Friday’s contest against Charlotte was their depth, as they are down three rotational players. Indiana had one of the best reserve units last season. The Pacers had 16 players who made at least 18 appearances and saw at … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Rumors: Jarace Walker’s Increased Role, and When Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, and Aaron Nesmith Will Return From Injuries
Concerns About Pacers Franchise Star’s Health Are Back
Though there are multiple teams navigating past injuries to key players this season, the Indiana Pacers have been particularly unlucky. Three of their rotation pieces, including a starter, have already been sidelined. Two, James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson, are likely to be out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles. The third, Aaron Nesmith, is feared to have torn … [Read more...] about Concerns About Pacers Franchise Star’s Health Are Back