INDIANAPOLIS – For so long, the timing wasn’t right. But when it was, it proved to be a perfect fit. “It was just time for a new challenge,’’ Charlie Partridge said, who a quarter-century of collegiate coaching behind to assume the role of defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts. The old challenge, which obviously kept a firm grip on him, involved developing … [Read more...] about Timing was right, so Charlie Partridge moved from Pitt to Colts’ defensive line coach
Schedule set for Pacers-Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals
INDIANAPOLIS – After closing out the New York Knicks in seven games, the Indiana Pacers set their sights on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Whoever wins the series advances to the NBA Finals. The Pacers and Celtics met five times in the regular season, with Boston holding a 3-2 edge. Their games were notable; the Pacers surrendered 155 points in … [Read more...] about Schedule set for Pacers-Celtics in Eastern Conference Finals
How the Pacers fared against the Celtics in the regular season
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers won’t get much of a break before they head into the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. After beating the New York Knicks in seven games during the semifinal round, the Pacers will play the Celtics in Boston on Tuesday. Boston (64-18) finished with the best record in the NBA to claim the top seed in the East. The teams … [Read more...] about How the Pacers fared against the Celtics in the regular season
Pacers blow out Knicks in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 130-109, on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals helped Indiana secure its first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals since 2014. The Pacers started the game on fire, shooting 76.2% from the field in the first quarter. Forward Pascal Siakam shot … [Read more...] about Pacers blow out Knicks in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference Finals
'Where better to have a Game 7 than the Garden?': Pacers need road win to advance to conference finals
So far, the home team has won every game of the Pacers-Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinals series. With the series knotted at 3-3, it will take a road win in Sunday’s decisive Game 7 for the Pacers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Indiana flipped the script in Friday night’s win at a raucous Gainbridge Fieldhouse, outhustling the … [Read more...] about 'Where better to have a Game 7 than the Garden?': Pacers need road win to advance to conference finals