Pacers

The Indiana Pacers find themselves in a surprising spot in the standings following their latest stretch of performances. … [Read more...] about Pacers' playoff dreams take unexpected turn after latest stretch

Isaiah Stewart has become an elite defender off the bench for the Pistons over the last few years, and his teammates and coaching staff are making sure people know it. “He’s the best defensive center in the league and it’s not close,” coach JB Bickerstaff said, as relayed by Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II (via Twitter). “And I think it’s time that everybody who watches … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Stewart, Antetokounmpo, Pacers, Cavaliers

CHICAGO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night. The Pacers improved to 5-18, looking more like the team that advanced to the NBA Finals last season than the injury-ravaged crew that began the night with the [...] … [Read more...] about Siakam scores season-high 36 points as Pacers beat struggling Bulls 120-105

This year might not have the same stakes that the past few did for the Indiana Pacers, but there are still a few important things they can accomplish in a year without their superstar. … [Read more...] about Pacers have obvious chance to accomplish something essential in reset year

The Bucks, already reeling from Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s calf strain, have another injury issue to deal with heading into their matchup with the Pistons on Saturday. Guard A.J. Green suffered a shoulder injury in their loss to Philadelphia on Friday and will undergo an MRI today. “Losing A.J. Green hurts you,” head coach Doc Rivers said, per Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Green, Robinson, Bulls, Collins, Thompson