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Pacers lose in Cleveland 120-109 Had some positives in the 4Q — 14-0 run, keeping Cavs to 20pts — but a 22-point hole was too much to overcome.
CH 32pts from Nembhard, 26 from Siakam, 21 from Mathurin. But just 23 bench points.
Next: Mon. v DET
CH 32pts from Nembhard, 26 from Siakam, 21 from Mathurin. But just 23 bench points.
Next: Mon. v DET
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Pacers lose in Cleveland 120-109 Had some positives in the 4Q — 14-0 run, keeping Cavs to 20pts — but a 22-point hole was too much to overcome.
CH 32pts from Nembhard, 26 from Siakam, 21 from Mathurin. But just 23 bench points.
Next: Mon. v DET
CH 32pts from Nembhard, 26 from Siakam, 21 from Mathurin. But just 23 bench points.
Next: Mon. v DET
New career-high 32pts from Andrew Nembhard, topping his electric performance at Golden State on Dec. 5, 2022 -- when he scored 31.
November 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
New career-high 32pts from Andrew Nembhard, topping his electric performance at Golden State on Dec. 5, 2022 -- when he scored 31.
Carlisle just called a timeout -- then they gave up a wide-open dunk in transition. Unacceptable.
The third quarter was a struggle for the Pacers, now trailing 100-81 after 3.
Another game allowing 100+ through three quarters.
The third quarter was a struggle for the Pacers, now trailing 100-81 after 3.
Another game allowing 100+ through three quarters.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Carlisle just called a timeout -- then they gave up a wide-open dunk in transition. Unacceptable.
The third quarter was a struggle for the Pacers, now trailing 100-81 after 3.
Another game allowing 100+ through three quarters.
The third quarter was a struggle for the Pacers, now trailing 100-81 after 3.
Another game allowing 100+ through three quarters.
Andrew Nembhard has scored 20+ points for the fifth time in nine games. The Pacers badly missed him after opening night.
They need to get more from the bench — and fouling issues persist.
They need to get more from the bench — and fouling issues persist.
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Andrew Nembhard has scored 20+ points for the fifth time in nine games. The Pacers badly missed him after opening night.
They need to get more from the bench — and fouling issues persist.
They need to get more from the bench — and fouling issues persist.
Pacers trailing the Cavs 62-55 at the half — getting 44 of their 55 points from Siakam (16), Mathurin (14), and Nembhard (14).
They're 10/10 at the foul line, but Cavs already have 21 attempts.
It's an NBA Cup game that's already featured 9 ties, 10 lead changes.
They're 10/10 at the foul line, but Cavs already have 21 attempts.
It's an NBA Cup game that's already featured 9 ties, 10 lead changes.
November 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Pacers trailing the Cavs 62-55 at the half — getting 44 of their 55 points from Siakam (16), Mathurin (14), and Nembhard (14).
They're 10/10 at the foul line, but Cavs already have 21 attempts.
It's an NBA Cup game that's already featured 9 ties, 10 lead changes.
They're 10/10 at the foul line, but Cavs already have 21 attempts.
It's an NBA Cup game that's already featured 9 ties, 10 lead changes.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s second 10-day contract expired so the Pacers plan to sign him to a standard contract.
Subsequently, they’ve been granted another hardship contract (after Nesmith missed his third straight game) so they’ve signed guard Garrison Matthews to a 10-day deal.
Subsequently, they’ve been granted another hardship contract (after Nesmith missed his third straight game) so they’ve signed guard Garrison Matthews to a 10-day deal.
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s second 10-day contract expired so the Pacers plan to sign him to a standard contract.
Subsequently, they’ve been granted another hardship contract (after Nesmith missed his third straight game) so they’ve signed guard Garrison Matthews to a 10-day deal.
Subsequently, they’ve been granted another hardship contract (after Nesmith missed his third straight game) so they’ve signed guard Garrison Matthews to a 10-day deal.
Pacers end 8-game losing streak, pick up 2nd win 127-118 over the Hornets.
A more confident approach from several Pacers. Mathurin was active, hitting shots (24pts), and pulled down 12 rebounds. Huff scored 20 off the bench — and they shot 54%, easily a season-high.
A more confident approach from several Pacers. Mathurin was active, hitting shots (24pts), and pulled down 12 rebounds. Huff scored 20 off the bench — and they shot 54%, easily a season-high.
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Pacers end 8-game losing streak, pick up 2nd win 127-118 over the Hornets.
A more confident approach from several Pacers. Mathurin was active, hitting shots (24pts), and pulled down 12 rebounds. Huff scored 20 off the bench — and they shot 54%, easily a season-high.
A more confident approach from several Pacers. Mathurin was active, hitting shots (24pts), and pulled down 12 rebounds. Huff scored 20 off the bench — and they shot 54%, easily a season-high.
Pacers have taken a 22-point lead on the Hornets midway into the 3rd, and are already at 90pts.
Mathurin has 24/9 in just his second game back, but the big boost has been Jay Huff off the bench — 20pts, two shy of his career-high.
They're +24pts beyond the arc too.
Mathurin has 24/9 in just his second game back, but the big boost has been Jay Huff off the bench — 20pts, two shy of his career-high.
They're +24pts beyond the arc too.
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Pacers have taken a 22-point lead on the Hornets midway into the 3rd, and are already at 90pts.
Mathurin has 24/9 in just his second game back, but the big boost has been Jay Huff off the bench — 20pts, two shy of his career-high.
They're +24pts beyond the arc too.
Mathurin has 24/9 in just his second game back, but the big boost has been Jay Huff off the bench — 20pts, two shy of his career-high.
They're +24pts beyond the arc too.
Hornets, who are 12/15 at the foul line, are now in the penalty for the final 8:17 of the half.
Pacers' three centers with eight of the team's 13 fouls.
Pacers' three centers with eight of the team's 13 fouls.
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Hornets, who are 12/15 at the foul line, are now in the penalty for the final 8:17 of the half.
Pacers' three centers with eight of the team's 13 fouls.
Pacers' three centers with eight of the team's 13 fouls.
Pacers may have to go small -- Jackson, Bradley, and now Huff each with two fouls.
Jackson replaces Huff. Hornets have a 19-11 rebound advantage too
Jackson replaces Huff. Hornets have a 19-11 rebound advantage too
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Pacers may have to go small -- Jackson, Bradley, and now Huff each with two fouls.
Jackson replaces Huff. Hornets have a 19-11 rebound advantage too
Jackson replaces Huff. Hornets have a 19-11 rebound advantage too
This is new: Pacers begin a game with a 38-33 lead after 1. A lot to like about the opening period — from the actions, ball movement, shot-making, and just one turnover.
Hornets are going to be tough on the glass all game, and IND was outshot at the FT line 12 to 1.
Hornets are going to be tough on the glass all game, and IND was outshot at the FT line 12 to 1.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This is new: Pacers begin a game with a 38-33 lead after 1. A lot to like about the opening period — from the actions, ball movement, shot-making, and just one turnover.
Hornets are going to be tough on the glass all game, and IND was outshot at the FT line 12 to 1.
Hornets are going to be tough on the glass all game, and IND was outshot at the FT line 12 to 1.
Pacers 5/5 from the field to begin this one — led by the 2022 draft class of Nembhard and Mathurin. Leading 12-5.
And the thing I like most: the amount of paint touches. They're attacking.
And the thing I like most: the amount of paint touches. They're attacking.
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Pacers 5/5 from the field to begin this one — led by the 2022 draft class of Nembhard and Mathurin. Leading 12-5.
And the thing I like most: the amount of paint touches. They're attacking.
And the thing I like most: the amount of paint touches. They're attacking.
Pacers drop to 1–13 — the worst start in franchise history. Mathurin returns. The team gives back. Kyle Guy gets a special opportunity. Plus, Bird and Magic reunite.
A loaded Pacers Notebook ⬇️
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A loaded Pacers Notebook ⬇️
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Pacers Notebook: Slide hits historic lows, Mathurin boosts offense, off-court work, Bird & Magic reunited
Indiana drops its eighth straight, struggles with execution and depth, but finds a spark in Mathurin. Plus, Hibiscus Hali 1s out soon, Pacers staffers visit St. Jude, Bird & Magic team up for event.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Pacers drop to 1–13 — the worst start in franchise history. Mathurin returns. The team gives back. Kyle Guy gets a special opportunity. Plus, Bird and Magic reunite.
A loaded Pacers Notebook ⬇️
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A loaded Pacers Notebook ⬇️
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Boom guard Kyle Guy is one of 12 players named to USA Basketball’s Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team — with games at the end of Nov.
Also includes Nate Hinton and Pedro Bradshaw, who were once played for the Boom/Mad Ants.
The coach is Stephen Silas.
Also includes Nate Hinton and Pedro Bradshaw, who were once played for the Boom/Mad Ants.
The coach is Stephen Silas.
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Boom guard Kyle Guy is one of 12 players named to USA Basketball’s Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team — with games at the end of Nov.
Also includes Nate Hinton and Pedro Bradshaw, who were once played for the Boom/Mad Ants.
The coach is Stephen Silas.
Also includes Nate Hinton and Pedro Bradshaw, who were once played for the Boom/Mad Ants.
The coach is Stephen Silas.
Pacers still in search of their first road win after 127-112 loss in Detroit. Now 1-13 start.
Siakam scored 29 and Mathurin had 25 in his return. Daniss Jenkins (26/8a) impressed. Duren went for 31/15.
Next: Wed. v CHA
Siakam scored 29 and Mathurin had 25 in his return. Daniss Jenkins (26/8a) impressed. Duren went for 31/15.
Next: Wed. v CHA
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Pacers still in search of their first road win after 127-112 loss in Detroit. Now 1-13 start.
Siakam scored 29 and Mathurin had 25 in his return. Daniss Jenkins (26/8a) impressed. Duren went for 31/15.
Next: Wed. v CHA
Siakam scored 29 and Mathurin had 25 in his return. Daniss Jenkins (26/8a) impressed. Duren went for 31/15.
Next: Wed. v CHA
Competitive Mathurin (19) coming out hot to begin the 4th.
Two straight 3s -- then fouled on a 3 in the same spot, and he made the first two FTs. 8pts in 79secs.
Pacers' deficit is 12.
Two straight 3s -- then fouled on a 3 in the same spot, and he made the first two FTs. 8pts in 79secs.
Pacers' deficit is 12.
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Competitive Mathurin (19) coming out hot to begin the 4th.
Two straight 3s -- then fouled on a 3 in the same spot, and he made the first two FTs. 8pts in 79secs.
Pacers' deficit is 12.
Two straight 3s -- then fouled on a 3 in the same spot, and he made the first two FTs. 8pts in 79secs.
Pacers' deficit is 12.
Pacers called for a foul 13 seconds into the second half. It's on Isaiah Jackson (going against Duren) -- and it's his fourth.
Bradley replaced him.
Bradley replaced him.
November 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Pacers called for a foul 13 seconds into the second half. It's on Isaiah Jackson (going against Duren) -- and it's his fourth.
Bradley replaced him.
Bradley replaced him.
Pistons pour in 36pts in 2Q to grow their lead on the Pacers to 16, 62-46 at the half. Deficit was as large as 21.
Same story for the Pacers: poor shooting (32%), turnovers (13), and getting handled in the paint (-10). They clawed back in the 2nd, but everything is a struggle
Same story for the Pacers: poor shooting (32%), turnovers (13), and getting handled in the paint (-10). They clawed back in the 2nd, but everything is a struggle
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Pistons pour in 36pts in 2Q to grow their lead on the Pacers to 16, 62-46 at the half. Deficit was as large as 21.
Same story for the Pacers: poor shooting (32%), turnovers (13), and getting handled in the paint (-10). They clawed back in the 2nd, but everything is a struggle
Same story for the Pacers: poor shooting (32%), turnovers (13), and getting handled in the paint (-10). They clawed back in the 2nd, but everything is a struggle
Here goes Isaiah Stewart again vs. the Pacers. ... Throws a forearm at the neck of Isaiah Jackson.
It's a Flagrant-1 foul, after review.
Meanwhile, Pacers working an 8-0 burst.
It's a Flagrant-1 foul, after review.
Meanwhile, Pacers working an 8-0 burst.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Here goes Isaiah Stewart again vs. the Pacers. ... Throws a forearm at the neck of Isaiah Jackson.
It's a Flagrant-1 foul, after review.
Meanwhile, Pacers working an 8-0 burst.
It's a Flagrant-1 foul, after review.
Meanwhile, Pacers working an 8-0 burst.
Pacers have managed to score just four points in the last 8+ minutes of game time.
Outscored 24-4 by the Pistons to now trail by 21.
Outscored 24-4 by the Pistons to now trail by 21.
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Pacers have managed to score just four points in the last 8+ minutes of game time.
Outscored 24-4 by the Pistons to now trail by 21.
Outscored 24-4 by the Pistons to now trail by 21.
Pistons center Jalen Duren getting whatever he wants inside. An and-1, then another jam. He's up to 15/6.
Pacers with just six FGs to Pistons' 13. Paint points an issue again too: 16-4
Pacers with just six FGs to Pistons' 13. Paint points an issue again too: 16-4
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pistons center Jalen Duren getting whatever he wants inside. An and-1, then another jam. He's up to 15/6.
Pacers with just six FGs to Pistons' 13. Paint points an issue again too: 16-4
Pacers with just six FGs to Pistons' 13. Paint points an issue again too: 16-4
Start of Pacers-Pistons followed a familiar script: Pacers scored first for the 8th time this season, led early ... then Pistons went on a run while the Pacers got cold, held to 5 of 17 shooting. Seven turnovers too.
They trail 26-21 after 1. Siakam has 8pts. Eight of their 21pts scored at FT line.
They trail 26-21 after 1. Siakam has 8pts. Eight of their 21pts scored at FT line.
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Start of Pacers-Pistons followed a familiar script: Pacers scored first for the 8th time this season, led early ... then Pistons went on a run while the Pacers got cold, held to 5 of 17 shooting. Seven turnovers too.
They trail 26-21 after 1. Siakam has 8pts. Eight of their 21pts scored at FT line.
They trail 26-21 after 1. Siakam has 8pts. Eight of their 21pts scored at FT line.
Mathurin is back tonight at Detroit — and in the starting lineup. He had games of 36 and 26 points to open the season before the turf toe injury.
Starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Walker, Siakam, Jackson — who is back home in Michigan.
Starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Walker, Siakam, Jackson — who is back home in Michigan.
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mathurin is back tonight at Detroit — and in the starting lineup. He had games of 36 and 26 points to open the season before the turf toe injury.
Starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Walker, Siakam, Jackson — who is back home in Michigan.
Starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Walker, Siakam, Jackson — who is back home in Michigan.
Pacers starting guard Bennedict Mathurin (right great toe sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s game in Detroit and is on track to make his return.
He last played Oct. 25 in Memphis.
He last played Oct. 25 in Memphis.
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Pacers starting guard Bennedict Mathurin (right great toe sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s game in Detroit and is on track to make his return.
He last played Oct. 25 in Memphis.
He last played Oct. 25 in Memphis.