Haliburton on pushing the pace: “In a league that says ‘oh, you can't play fast in the playoffs,’ we don't really believe in that. We're going to be who we are and put our identity and our imprint on every game.”
Carlisle on making the playoffs:
“This is not an organization that’s just happy to be in the playoffs. This is not small market, lowered expectations. We can’t have that.”
I am a Christian. I am also human, and I also make mistakes. If that earns me ridicule, so be it. If that makes me an outcast, so be it. If that makes me intolerable, so be it. I don’t live to please the world, I live to honor God.
Both of my parents are teachers and I’ve witnessed the passion they have for teaching my ENTIRE life.They put in countless HOURS outside of the classroom making sure that their lessons encourage students and help them grow in knowledge AND in life.
A “get right” game of sorts for the
#Pacers
:
Haliburton: 20p, 3r, 9a, 4stls (69.2FG%)
Siakam: 25p, 8r, 4a (66.7FG%)
Isaiah Jackson: 10p, 11r, 6a (career high)
Held the
#Pistons
under 30 points scored for all four quarters.
The Haliburton hate is weird. Players are human, they’re allowed to go through slumps. He’s frustrated too. Criticism is expected but outright hate is wild.
#Pacers
Gainbridge fans were chanting "Myles Turner," so he gave them another 3-pointer. That's his sixth make from long-range tonight, good for 75% from beyond the arc.
“Fouls should be equal” is a tired talking point and frankly turns into lazy analysis. It assumes that the game can’t be played in diverse styles with varying degrees of aggression that result in a different number of fouls.
Of course you have to foul him. He’s 7 freaking 4.
I get why Jarace doesn’t play much — he’s still pretty raw — but man, his knack for playmaking could unlock so much more for this already elite
#Pacers
offense.
Walker: 8p, 7a (!!!), 4r and 0 turnovers in his 29 minutes
ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the Indiana Pacers, but are hopeful treatment on his left calf strain will allow him to return sometime later in the series.
The Pacers are playing inspired, which is exactly how they need to play in a win-and-in game. Myles Turner has six of their eight points, and the Hawks can’t find the basket.
#Oakland
HC Greg Kampe after the Horizon League Tournament:
“The NCAA Tournament is one of the top two or three sporting events in the world. And they get to be a part of it now.”
Jack Gohlke just had 32 points on college basketball’s biggest stage to upset
#Kentucky
.
Last time the
#Pacers
played the
#Pistons
, Tyrese Haliburton made 40% of his 3-point shots on his way to a 25 point night.
Is tonight the night he breaks out of the slump?
How bad is the shooting slump, really? A look at the numbers for
@8pts9secs
:
The numbers make all the difference here. He’s older, on the back half of his career. Sure, it’s a nice story, but the number would have to be more team-friendly than Paul George friendly, and I’m not sure he’s open to that.
Three consecutive defensive stops and back-to-back Haliburton 3-pointers force a Milwaukee timeout. The Pacers are up 10, and are outscoring the Bucks 9-2 in the first 2:11 of the second half.
“I thought we revived the Indiana Pacers.”
Paul George’s return to Indy for
#NBAAllStar
last weekend had him reflecting on his time with the
#Pacers
.
More on that in my latest for
@8pts9secs
:
#Pacers
guard Ben Sheppard just had 15 points in 12 minutes on 5/5 shooting from 3-point range. Oh, and four assists to go along with it.
From last June:
High scoring first quarter for both teams and it's knotted at 33.
Toppin leads the Pacers with 9p, and Middleton and Lopez lead the Bucks with 6p each.
Pacers shooting 7 of 12 from 3-point range (58%).
Up to $260 million means All-NBA language/escalators likely apply. If Tyrese makes All-NBA next season, he’ll likely get the maximum 30% of the cap figure beginning in the 2024-25 season.
BREAKING: All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are agreed on a five-year, designated maximum contract extension that could be worth up to $260 million, his agents Dave Spahn and Aaron Mintz of
@CAASports
tell ESPN. Haliburton is fully the franchise cornerstone now.
@_Facci
It’s also notable that he hasn’t played with a true facilitating guard for the last 2 games, he has to work twice as hard to get open shots & he’ll get much better looks with Haliburton and Nembhard running things
In all honesty he’s a late first rounder that played at a mid major his entire college career, it’ll probably take him some time to develop and be impactful
“I walked onto the stage for an interview the other day, I got booed by all the Pacers fans.”
Jalen Brunson’s warm welcome to Indianapolis had him respecting the hometown fans.
#NBAAllStar
@KOT4Q
The Indiana Pacers are one of the deeper teams in the league, but they’re still fighting through some roster shortcomings. Could we see a consolidation trade at the deadline?
The
#Pacers
have worn their current uniforms for seven seasons..
Could a rebrand be coming? Past and present uniform history says it’s possible.
For
@8pts9secs
⬇️:
Team option in the 2nd year makes this a home run for the
#Pacers
. It seems like an overpay but Bruce Brown was the best realistic target after Kuzma and Barnes re-signed. Keep in mind, the new CBA requires teams to spend 90% of the salary cap anyways.
ESPN reporting with
@malikaandrews
: Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed on a two-year, $45M deal with the Indiana Pacers, his agents Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of
@CAASports
tell ESPN. Denver — limited in what it could pay — loses a key piece to its repeat hopes.
Myles Turner is playing with so much toughness recently.
He leads the Pacers with 18p, 8r, and 4(!!!) blocks after the first half. Pacers lead the Hawks 86-72.
Notable Eastern Conference losses tonight for the
#Pacers
:
Cavs lose to Hornets
Magic lose to Warriors
76ers lose to Clippers
Ugly loss to the Bulls, but Indiana is still 6th in the East and safely in the postseason
After holding the
#Bulls
to 27 points in the first quarter, the
#Pacers
give up 37 in the second.
Chicago shooting 56% to Indy’s 35%
Bulls lead 64-43 at half. Pacers’ lowest first half point total of the season 😬
Rick Carlisle’s 939th win moved him past Red Auerbach, the man that drafted him, on the all-time wins list.
On what he had to say about Auerbach and his coaching journey for
@8pts9secs
:
86 first-half points for the Pacers ties their season-high, but they've conceded 72 to the Hawks. Carlisle won't be happy with the defense allowing two 30+ point quarters.
Not a good habit to carry into the playoffs.
Indiana’s best offer for Pascal Siakam could include Buddy Hield, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jalen Smith, and a protected 2024 first-round pick.
Raptors have maintained a high price tag despite Siakam’s $37.8M expiring contract. Pacers have become “legitimate” suitors.
2022-23 NBA All-Rookie teams:
First team: Paolo Banchero, Walker Kessler, Jalen Williams, Keegan Murray, Bennedict Mathurin
Second team: Jalen Duren, Tari Eason, Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr., Jeremy Sochan
Sources: Scoot Henderson is gaining serious momentum at No. 2 with the Charlotte Hornets in tonight’s NBA draft. Hornets have been torn over the last week between Henderson and Brandon Miller. Team has final meetings today to settle on decision.