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David West Sits Out Pacers Practice

Indiana Pacers' forward David West missed practice on Monday due to a strained right calf, as reported Indianapolis Star's Mike Wells.David West did not take part in live practice action because of a strained right calf. The Pacers say he'll be fine for Game 1.— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNBA) May 20, 2013Although he was held out of practice, West ended up shooting around...
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Lance Stephenson is the wild card for the Pacers vs the Heat

The Indiana Pacers have the odds stacked against them facing the Miami Heat, but the team matches up well against Miami, and things could get very interesting if Lance Stephenson continues his impressive development as a player. Adrian Wojnarowski has a nice profile of Stephenson, explaining how Larry Bird discovered him with a huge assist from another blast from the past, former...
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Frank Vogel: ‘Great respect for LBJ and the champs’

Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel said Monday that he does not consider the Miami Heat “just another team.” Vogel said Saturday night after the Pacers beat the New York Knicks to clinch their Eastern Conference finals date against the defending champions that, “
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Has LeBron James started crying earlier this year? Usually he waits till after a Heat Pacers game to complain….

You just have to be amused over the comments LeBron James made about the Indiana Pacers playing against the Miami Heat.  This year LeBron decided to take a different approach to his whining, He took to the media to say; “We’re not just another team’ to Indiana.” James was referring to all the extras that took place during last season’s play offs. Last year there was plenty...
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LeBron James to Pacers Coach Frank Vogel: “We’re not Just Another Team”

Well it seems the opening salvos has been fired in what is sure to be a highly physical and competitive Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. After eliminating the New York Knicks from the playoffs last night, Pacers head coach Frank Vogel made reference to the defending champs as “just  the team” in his postgame remarks. Well, according to a story...
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Pacers headed to Eastern Conference Finals. And they’re ready…

Pacers Guard Lance Stephenson(Photo: Spurlock/USA Today) The Indiana Pacers. The Eastern Conference Finals. Who would have thought? We knew they’d be back…some year. But at the beginning of the 2012-2013 season? After losing their best shooter, Danny Granger, who would have thought it would be this year? Anyone who watched them in the playoffs. That’s who. Because the Pacers...
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NY Daily News – keeping things classy

When you think of New York Newspapers, the NYDN is likely not the first or even second paper on your list.  The Times and the Post have fought for that top spot for an awful long time now, so maybe it’s not surprising that sometimes the NYDN feels the need to push the envelope, generate a little controversy, and get some eyeballs to their pages. How else, then, do you explain...
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Slow Motion Video:The Indiana Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference finals

The Indiana Pacers needed a career-high game from Lance Stephenson to take down the New York Knicks in Game 6. Stephenson chipped in 25 points on Saturday as the Pacers walked away with a hard fought 106-99 win to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Stephenson also secured 10 rebounds while Paul George contributed 23 points to the Pacers’ collection plate. Roy Hibbert...
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Roy Hibbert stuffs a Carmello Anthony dunk attempt

Indiana Pacers’ Roy Hibbert came away with the huge block on New York Knicks forward Carmello Anthony during the 4th quarter of Saturday night’s Game 6. Melo appeared to have the clear path to an easy slam after spinning on Paul George. However, the 7’2” Hibbert came over from his help position to stuff Melo, and give the Pacers momentum before the game’s final push, which...
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REJECTED

Roy Hibbert's monster block on Carmelo

The Indiana Pacers closed out the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semis with a 106-99 victory in Indiana. The highlight of the game was Pacers center Roy Hibbert stopping Carmelo Anthony‘s dunk with this impressive dunk. The post Roy Hibbert Delivers Monster Block On Carmelo Anthony appeared first on Ride The Pine.
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NO BIAS HERE

Ref throws awful jump ball in Game 6

Referee Ken Mauer threw up an awkward and terrible jump ball during the second quarter of Game 6 between the Knicks and Pacers on Saturday night. Watch as the ball is quickly and unexpectedly released from Mauer’s hands to Amar’e Stoudemire and D.J. Augustin.
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Pacers' Hill will play in Game 6

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Hill missed Game 5 on Thursday night in New York because of a concussion. The Pacers released a statement about 1 1/2 hours before the scheduled tipoff saying Hill passed the NBA's return protocol as part of the league'...
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Pacers say Hill to undergo more concussion tests

Pacers guard George Hill will have another concussion test before Saturday's home playoff game. Hill missed Thursday night's game after complaining of headaches. He was diagnosed with a concussion. NBA policy requires players to pass a concussion test before returning to action. Hill did not practice Friday, and coach Frank Vogel said he had not spoken with him. Vogel said...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss
HEAD GAMES

Hill could be out for rest of series

After missing Game 5, Pacers guard George Hill could very well miss the remainder of the team's series against the Knicks if he cannot pass the NBA's concussion tests.

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3 days ago  |  Discuss
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Miller would like job with Pacers

Reggie Miller is currently an NBA broadcaster, but the former Indiana Pacers legend says he would like a role with his old team.

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