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Pacers starters tonight in Detroit, on the second night of a back-to-back:
QJackson, Sheppard, Furphy, Walker, Huff
*Isaiah Jackson is available to make his return from a concussion — v his hometown team
QJackson, Sheppard, Furphy, Walker, Huff
*Isaiah Jackson is available to make his return from a concussion — v his hometown team
January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Pacers starters tonight in Detroit, on the second night of a back-to-back:
QJackson, Sheppard, Furphy, Walker, Huff
*Isaiah Jackson is available to make his return from a concussion — v his hometown team
QJackson, Sheppard, Furphy, Walker, Huff
*Isaiah Jackson is available to make his return from a concussion — v his hometown team
Another Pacers game dropped from national TV.
Prime Video will air Cavs at Mavs on March 13 instead of Knicks-Pacers.
After being scheduled for nine appearances, the Pacers will only have a handful of nationally televised games for 2025-26.
Prime Video will air Cavs at Mavs on March 13 instead of Knicks-Pacers.
After being scheduled for nine appearances, the Pacers will only have a handful of nationally televised games for 2025-26.
January 17, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Another Pacers game dropped from national TV.
Prime Video will air Cavs at Mavs on March 13 instead of Knicks-Pacers.
After being scheduled for nine appearances, the Pacers will only have a handful of nationally televised games for 2025-26.
Prime Video will air Cavs at Mavs on March 13 instead of Knicks-Pacers.
After being scheduled for nine appearances, the Pacers will only have a handful of nationally televised games for 2025-26.
Pascal Siakam (rest), Aaron Nesmith (rest), Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and T.J. McConnell (injury management) all OUT for tonight in Detroit.
Second night of a b2b
Isaiah Jackson upgraded to questionable. He recently cleared concussion protocol, has been ramping up
Second night of a b2b
Isaiah Jackson upgraded to questionable. He recently cleared concussion protocol, has been ramping up
January 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Pascal Siakam (rest), Aaron Nesmith (rest), Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and T.J. McConnell (injury management) all OUT for tonight in Detroit.
Second night of a b2b
Isaiah Jackson upgraded to questionable. He recently cleared concussion protocol, has been ramping up
Second night of a b2b
Isaiah Jackson upgraded to questionable. He recently cleared concussion protocol, has been ramping up
New Fieldhouse Files podcast🎙️
- Finally, a win streak
- Carlisle celebrates 1000 wins
- Siakam, an All-Star
- Trade deadline considerations
- Updates with PS&E, Boom
- IU football in the title game
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- Finally, a win streak
- Carlisle celebrates 1000 wins
- Siakam, an All-Star
- Trade deadline considerations
- Updates with PS&E, Boom
- IU football in the title game
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PODCAST: Pacers at the midpoint, team notes, and IU football playing for an undefeated title
A Pacers win streak, Carlisle’s milestone, trade-deadline context with three weeks to go, and organization notes — before a closing reflection on IU football’s run to the national title.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
New Fieldhouse Files podcast🎙️
- Finally, a win streak
- Carlisle celebrates 1000 wins
- Siakam, an All-Star
- Trade deadline considerations
- Updates with PS&E, Boom
- IU football in the title game
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/podcast-pa...
🟢 bit.ly/fieldhousefiles
🟣 bit.ly/FieldhouseFiles
- Finally, a win streak
- Carlisle celebrates 1000 wins
- Siakam, an All-Star
- Trade deadline considerations
- Updates with PS&E, Boom
- IU football in the title game
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/podcast-pa...
🟢 bit.ly/fieldhousefiles
🟣 bit.ly/FieldhouseFiles
Pacers were in control most of the way, beat the Pelicans 127-119. It's their 10th win of the season. They went 3-1 on homestand, have won 4 of their last 5 games entering 5-game roadie.
Jay Huff scored a career-high 29pts, Siakam had 27. Nembhard with 19/10a
Next: Sat. at DET
Jay Huff scored a career-high 29pts, Siakam had 27. Nembhard with 19/10a
Next: Sat. at DET
January 17, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Pacers were in control most of the way, beat the Pelicans 127-119. It's their 10th win of the season. They went 3-1 on homestand, have won 4 of their last 5 games entering 5-game roadie.
Jay Huff scored a career-high 29pts, Siakam had 27. Nembhard with 19/10a
Next: Sat. at DET
Jay Huff scored a career-high 29pts, Siakam had 27. Nembhard with 19/10a
Next: Sat. at DET
Pelicans call timeout after Pacers’ take 12-point lead on offensive put-back by Jay Huff, who has been productive.
Game-high 18pts on 8/10 shooting. Both teams shooting better than 53%, and the Pacers have won the paint: +10
19asts on 25FGs is excellent
Game-high 18pts on 8/10 shooting. Both teams shooting better than 53%, and the Pacers have won the paint: +10
19asts on 25FGs is excellent
January 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Pelicans call timeout after Pacers’ take 12-point lead on offensive put-back by Jay Huff, who has been productive.
Game-high 18pts on 8/10 shooting. Both teams shooting better than 53%, and the Pacers have won the paint: +10
19asts on 25FGs is excellent
Game-high 18pts on 8/10 shooting. Both teams shooting better than 53%, and the Pacers have won the paint: +10
19asts on 25FGs is excellent
Kam Jones has been added to the Pacers’ injury report after this from last night. (He returned to the game.)
Questionable, right ankle sprain
Questionable, right ankle sprain
January 16, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Kam Jones has been added to the Pacers’ injury report after this from last night. (He returned to the game.)
Questionable, right ankle sprain
Questionable, right ankle sprain
NEW: Kyle Guy leaves the Boom for a lucrative opportunity overseas.
Why GM Chris Taylor says it perfectly reflects the team's “better basketball opportunities” philosophy — even if it means losing their best player.
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Why GM Chris Taylor says it perfectly reflects the team's “better basketball opportunities” philosophy — even if it means losing their best player.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/kyle-guy-b...
Kyle Guy is the latest Boom example of Better Basketball Opportunities
The Indy native left the Noblesville Boom after securing a lucrative contract overseas. Boom GM Chris Taylor explains why it aligns with the organization’s development philosophy.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM
NEW: Kyle Guy leaves the Boom for a lucrative opportunity overseas.
Why GM Chris Taylor says it perfectly reflects the team's “better basketball opportunities” philosophy — even if it means losing their best player.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/kyle-guy-b...
Why GM Chris Taylor says it perfectly reflects the team's “better basketball opportunities” philosophy — even if it means losing their best player.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/kyle-guy-b...
News: Kyle Guy has reached agreement with the Noblesville Boom on a contract buyout and is expected to continue playing overseas.
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Kyle Guy departs Noblesville Boom after contract buyout
The G League veteran and team leader averaged 21.1 points per game in his return to professional basketball.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
News: Kyle Guy has reached agreement with the Noblesville Boom on a contract buyout and is expected to continue playing overseas.
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News: Noblesville Boom released guard Kyle Guy via contract buyout and reacquired forward Ray Spalding.
Significant because Guy has been a leader — and their best player — after coming out of retirement.
Significant because Guy has been a leader — and their best player — after coming out of retirement.
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
News: Noblesville Boom released guard Kyle Guy via contract buyout and reacquired forward Ray Spalding.
Significant because Guy has been a leader — and their best player — after coming out of retirement.
Significant because Guy has been a leader — and their best player — after coming out of retirement.
Pacers assigned rookie guard Kam Jones to the Noblesville Boom ahead of tonight’s game. Good opportunity for him to get some game action.
Boom beginning a three-game homestand
Boom beginning a three-game homestand
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Pacers assigned rookie guard Kam Jones to the Noblesville Boom ahead of tonight’s game. Good opportunity for him to get some game action.
Boom beginning a three-game homestand
Boom beginning a three-game homestand
NEW: The Pacers have positive momentum after Pascal Siakam’s floater gave Indiana its first win streak of the season, following a 6-31 start.
Plus: Carlisle reiterates Siakam's All-Star candidacy, just 14 fouls calls, and an Isaiah Jackson update.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-cel...
Plus: Carlisle reiterates Siakam's All-Star candidacy, just 14 fouls calls, and an Isaiah Jackson update.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-cel...
Pacers hold off Celtics for first win streak of 2025-26 season
Pascal Siakam’s game-winner helps Pacers to third straight win after a franchise-worst start. Plus, an appreciation for the lack of whistles, Isaiah Jackson concussion update, and Boom change tip time
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January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
NEW: The Pacers have positive momentum after Pascal Siakam’s floater gave Indiana its first win streak of the season, following a 6-31 start.
Plus: Carlisle reiterates Siakam's All-Star candidacy, just 14 fouls calls, and an Isaiah Jackson update.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-cel...
Plus: Carlisle reiterates Siakam's All-Star candidacy, just 14 fouls calls, and an Isaiah Jackson update.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-cel...
NEWS: Tamika Catchings is returning to Pacers Sports & Entertainment in a newly created ambassador role.
The Hall of Famer, longtime Fever star, and Indianapolis community leader begins her seventh official role with the organization.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tamika-cat...
The Hall of Famer, longtime Fever star, and Indianapolis community leader begins her seventh official role with the organization.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tamika-cat...
Tamika Catchings back with Pacers Sports & Entertainment in newly created role
The Hall of Famer, former Indiana Fever star, and community leader is returning to Pacers Sports & Entertainment as organization ambassador.
www.fieldhousefiles.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NEWS: Tamika Catchings is returning to Pacers Sports & Entertainment in a newly created ambassador role.
The Hall of Famer, longtime Fever star, and Indianapolis community leader begins her seventh official role with the organization.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tamika-cat...
The Hall of Famer, longtime Fever star, and Indianapolis community leader begins her seventh official role with the organization.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tamika-cat...
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla kept it simple postgame. He didn't like Siakam's screen at the top of the arc on Derrick White before his game-winner with 6.8s left.
"Illegal screen," he repeated.
That was it.
"Illegal screen," he repeated.
That was it.
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla kept it simple postgame. He didn't like Siakam's screen at the top of the arc on Derrick White before his game-winner with 6.8s left.
"Illegal screen," he repeated.
That was it.
"Illegal screen," he repeated.
That was it.
Rick Carlisle opens his presser by praising Pascal Siakam. "His level of discipline, patient, everything ... really, really big time. So congratulations to him.
"It further makes the case for the All-Star game."
"It further makes the case for the All-Star game."
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Rick Carlisle opens his presser by praising Pascal Siakam. "His level of discipline, patient, everything ... really, really big time. So congratulations to him.
"It further makes the case for the All-Star game."
"It further makes the case for the All-Star game."
Siakam (21pts) banks in a runner from 6ft to give the Pacers the go-ahead basket. Then Derrick White misses a 3 for the win out of the timeout.
Pacers, 98-96 winners, now 3-0 after 6-31 start to the season.
Next: Wed. v TOR
Pacers, 98-96 winners, now 3-0 after 6-31 start to the season.
Next: Wed. v TOR
January 13, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Siakam (21pts) banks in a runner from 6ft to give the Pacers the go-ahead basket. Then Derrick White misses a 3 for the win out of the timeout.
Pacers, 98-96 winners, now 3-0 after 6-31 start to the season.
Next: Wed. v TOR
Pacers, 98-96 winners, now 3-0 after 6-31 start to the season.
Next: Wed. v TOR
This Pacers-Celtics national TV game is going quick due to the lack of whistles.
Zero called fouls in the 3rd, which lasted 22mins. And just eight foul calls over the first 36mins.
Zero called fouls in the 3rd, which lasted 22mins. And just eight foul calls over the first 36mins.
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM
This Pacers-Celtics national TV game is going quick due to the lack of whistles.
Zero called fouls in the 3rd, which lasted 22mins. And just eight foul calls over the first 36mins.
Zero called fouls in the 3rd, which lasted 22mins. And just eight foul calls over the first 36mins.
Once up by 13, the Pacers' lead has been cut to two, 79-77, after 3. (They're 7-5 this season with a lead entering the 4th.)
Something's gotta give with the Pacers' defense in the paint. Just no resistance, and Celtics have produced since their timeout mid-3Q
Something's gotta give with the Pacers' defense in the paint. Just no resistance, and Celtics have produced since their timeout mid-3Q
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Once up by 13, the Pacers' lead has been cut to two, 79-77, after 3. (They're 7-5 this season with a lead entering the 4th.)
Something's gotta give with the Pacers' defense in the paint. Just no resistance, and Celtics have produced since their timeout mid-3Q
Something's gotta give with the Pacers' defense in the paint. Just no resistance, and Celtics have produced since their timeout mid-3Q
After a horrid start to the 3Q, Celtics are now attacking on every possession ... and having success.
7 for 8 in the paint. Just one FG outside the a few feet, a 3-pointer.
7 for 8 in the paint. Just one FG outside the a few feet, a 3-pointer.
January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
After a horrid start to the 3Q, Celtics are now attacking on every possession ... and having success.
7 for 8 in the paint. Just one FG outside the a few feet, a 3-pointer.
7 for 8 in the paint. Just one FG outside the a few feet, a 3-pointer.
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the building for tonight's game: Celtics at Pacers.
January 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the building for tonight's game: Celtics at Pacers.
Celtics (1/9 FGs) take timeout as it's been all Pacers in the 3rd — 15-2 for a 10-point lead.
Pacers shooting 50%, 11/22 from 3.
Pacers shooting 50%, 11/22 from 3.
January 13, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Celtics (1/9 FGs) take timeout as it's been all Pacers in the 3rd — 15-2 for a 10-point lead.
Pacers shooting 50%, 11/22 from 3.
Pacers shooting 50%, 11/22 from 3.
Celtics closed the half on a 8-2 run for a 56-53 lead on the Pacers at the break.
Pacers shot 59% in the 2Q, including 7 of 9 from range, to gain some ground. Huff has 14pts.
If it felt like that half flew by — it did. Just 8 combined FTAs.
Pacers shot 59% in the 2Q, including 7 of 9 from range, to gain some ground. Huff has 14pts.
If it felt like that half flew by — it did. Just 8 combined FTAs.
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Celtics closed the half on a 8-2 run for a 56-53 lead on the Pacers at the break.
Pacers shot 59% in the 2Q, including 7 of 9 from range, to gain some ground. Huff has 14pts.
If it felt like that half flew by — it did. Just 8 combined FTAs.
Pacers shot 59% in the 2Q, including 7 of 9 from range, to gain some ground. Huff has 14pts.
If it felt like that half flew by — it did. Just 8 combined FTAs.
It's been balance early for the Pacers, who went back to Huff at starting center. Different to see Jarace Walker take the floor without a headband.
Ben Sheppard's shooting since his return from a calf strain — better than 60% — has been a real positive.
Ben Sheppard's shooting since his return from a calf strain — better than 60% — has been a real positive.
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 AM
It's been balance early for the Pacers, who went back to Huff at starting center. Different to see Jarace Walker take the floor without a headband.
Ben Sheppard's shooting since his return from a calf strain — better than 60% — has been a real positive.
Ben Sheppard's shooting since his return from a calf strain — better than 60% — has been a real positive.
Andrew Nembhard, who was questionable (low back soreness), is good to go — and in the starting lineup tonight v Boston.
Celtics are coming off a loss to San Antonio and will be without Jaylen Brown (low back spasms).
The game is on Peacock (and NBCSN via YTTV, Comcast)
Celtics are coming off a loss to San Antonio and will be without Jaylen Brown (low back spasms).
The game is on Peacock (and NBCSN via YTTV, Comcast)
January 13, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Andrew Nembhard, who was questionable (low back soreness), is good to go — and in the starting lineup tonight v Boston.
Celtics are coming off a loss to San Antonio and will be without Jaylen Brown (low back spasms).
The game is on Peacock (and NBCSN via YTTV, Comcast)
Celtics are coming off a loss to San Antonio and will be without Jaylen Brown (low back spasms).
The game is on Peacock (and NBCSN via YTTV, Comcast)
Noblesville Boom have moved up their start time to their home game in a week — on Monday, Jan. 19 — against the Delaware Blue Coats from 7pm to 3pm. (Doors open at 2pm)
Indiana football faces Miami in the College Football Playoff Championship game that night.
Indiana football faces Miami in the College Football Playoff Championship game that night.
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Noblesville Boom have moved up their start time to their home game in a week — on Monday, Jan. 19 — against the Delaware Blue Coats from 7pm to 3pm. (Doors open at 2pm)
Indiana football faces Miami in the College Football Playoff Championship game that night.
Indiana football faces Miami in the College Football Playoff Championship game that night.