The Pacers are off to a perfect 7-0 start after Saturday night’s win over the Nets, and the reason for it may have more than a little to do with how things ended for the team last season.
NBA: Pacers’ Danny Granger Reportedly Experiencing Another Setback
The Indiana Pacers are off to a franchise record 7-0 start. They have one of the most complete teams in the league and are doing well despite not having one of their stars on the court. Before the subsequent emergence of Paul George as a star, the Pacers were led by Danny Granger, however knee injuries have kept him sidelined . Granger was expected to be back on the court this season and add to the already stacked squad but he’s reportedly suffered another setback.
NBA: Derrick Rose Says the Miami Heat Are the Bulls Rivals Not the Pacers
It appears rivalries are becoming a big thing in the NBA once again; with the Knicks and Nets, Bulls and Nets and more. Considering that both teams are in the Central division and expected to do well, some reporters have indicated a rivalry between the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers. Derrick Rose however sees the Heat as their prime rival. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Tyson Chandler Using Getting His ‘A** Kicked’ By Roy Hibbert as Motivation
The Knicks made it to the second round of the playoffs where they faced a very tough Indiana Pacers team. One thing that was duly noted before the matchup is how big the Pacers are and how much production the Knicks would need from their big man Tyson Chandler. Well it didn’t happen. Chandler averaged just six points and six rebounds in the series and was totally dominated by the Pacers center Roy Hibbert. Now Chandler is using it as motivation going forward. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Indiana Pacers Name Their Priority Free Agent Signing
The Indiana Pacers have a great all-around squad who worked together to get them the third seed in the Eastern Conference and to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately several players became free agents at the end of the season which means the team may break up. The Pacers however made it known who’s a priority. Read more after the jump.
NBA:(Video) *Update* Pacers Roy Hibbert Fined $75,000!! For Remarks Last Night
Earlier today we posted video of Roy Hibbert cursing at the media and saying “no homo” during a press conference after the Pacers beat the Heat in game 6 last night. You can see that story HERE. We all knew some type of fine was coming, but I did not think it would come this fast. Just a short time ago Hibbert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for his comments. I actually thought they were going to try and hit him for more money. Needless to say his next paycheck will be much lighter than usual. If you did not see it last night, check the video after the jump.
