LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers overcame a scary injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton before beating the in-form Boston Celtics, 133-131, on Monday, Jan. 8, in the NBA. Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- George McGinnis, who sparked his hometown Indiana Pacers to two titles and was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, the NBA club announced. He was 73. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017 enshrinee George McGinnis speaks during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo erupted for a career-high 64 points as the Milwaukee Bucks avenged last week's in-season tournament exit to the Indiana Pacers with an ill-tempered 140-126 victory on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Tyrese...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a monster game from Anthony Davis, beat the upstart Indiana Pacers, 123-109, to win the first edition of the NBA in-season tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers hoists the MVP trophy after winning the championship...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers' scintillating run to Saturday's NBA Cup final has brought them nose to nose with a league great in LeBron James and a legendary franchise in the Los Angeles Lakers. Tyrese Haliburton, center, expects a stiff test when he and the Indiana...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans, 133-89, on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives in for a layup against...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- The NBA's inaugural in-season tournament nears its climax in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 7, with the world of basketball in near-unanimous agreement that the event has been a dazzling success. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three-point basket. (AFP) Four...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics, 122-112, on Monday, Dec. 4, to reach the semifinals of the NBA's new in-season tournament. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics handles the ball while being guarded by Tyrese...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers withstood a 54-point outburst from Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, Nov. 9, to hand the Bucks a 126-124 NBA defeat. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers (AFP) Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 29 points including a go-ahead...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Kevin Durant scored 36 points on a milestone night Monday, Oct. 31, to help the Brooklyn Nets fend off the Indiana Pacers, 116-109, and claim a badly needed second win of the NBA season. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets talk during a break in the action during...
Kevin Durant high-fives Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center on April 08, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (AFP) Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 55 points as the Brooklyn Nets held off a rally from the...
Khris Middleton led all scorers with 34 points as Milwaukee beat Sacramento for their third straight win at home (AFP/Kevin C. Cox) Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 23 points and Chris Paul finished with 18 points and 16 assists as the Phoenix Suns rolled over the Indian Pacers for their sixth...
