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Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (sprained right thumb) and Isaiah Jackson (concussion) for a matinee Sunday in Orlando.
January 3, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Pacers will be without Bennedict Mathurin (sprained right thumb) and Isaiah Jackson (concussion) for a matinee Sunday in Orlando.
Walking around Pasadena and it’s 99% Indiana fans. Have counted less than 10 Alabama fans in 20mins.
It’s a Hoosiers takeover. (And also sloppy wett)
#RoseBowl
It’s a Hoosiers takeover. (And also sloppy wett)
#RoseBowl
January 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Walking around Pasadena and it’s 99% Indiana fans. Have counted less than 10 Alabama fans in 20mins.
It’s a Hoosiers takeover. (And also sloppy wett)
#RoseBowl
It’s a Hoosiers takeover. (And also sloppy wett)
#RoseBowl
Unrivaled announces that co-founder Napheesa Collier will be unable to play in Year 2 — set to begin next week — due to injury.
Her expected timeline for recovery is 4-6 months. And so Temi Fágbénlé will join the Lunar Owls after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.
Her expected timeline for recovery is 4-6 months. And so Temi Fágbénlé will join the Lunar Owls after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.
January 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Unrivaled announces that co-founder Napheesa Collier will be unable to play in Year 2 — set to begin next week — due to injury.
Her expected timeline for recovery is 4-6 months. And so Temi Fágbénlé will join the Lunar Owls after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.
Her expected timeline for recovery is 4-6 months. And so Temi Fágbénlé will join the Lunar Owls after signing a multi-year deal with Unrivaled.
T.J. McConnell is probable and Ben Sheppard questionable for Wednesday’s matinee v Magic.
Isaiah Jackson remains out with a concussion.
Isaiah Jackson remains out with a concussion.
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
T.J. McConnell is probable and Ben Sheppard questionable for Wednesday’s matinee v Magic.
Isaiah Jackson remains out with a concussion.
Isaiah Jackson remains out with a concussion.
Pacers handled by the Rockets 126-119, falling behind by 28. 41-pt 4Q made it look closer.
They drop to 1-15 in road games, and it's a season-high 9th straight loss overall.
Durant scored 30, Jabari Smith Jr. with 21/10. Siakam led Pacers with 23. Next: Wed. v ORL
They drop to 1-15 in road games, and it's a season-high 9th straight loss overall.
Durant scored 30, Jabari Smith Jr. with 21/10. Siakam led Pacers with 23. Next: Wed. v ORL
December 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Pacers handled by the Rockets 126-119, falling behind by 28. 41-pt 4Q made it look closer.
They drop to 1-15 in road games, and it's a season-high 9th straight loss overall.
Durant scored 30, Jabari Smith Jr. with 21/10. Siakam led Pacers with 23. Next: Wed. v ORL
They drop to 1-15 in road games, and it's a season-high 9th straight loss overall.
Durant scored 30, Jabari Smith Jr. with 21/10. Siakam led Pacers with 23. Next: Wed. v ORL
Rockets have scored more points in each quarter: 30, 36, 39. They've buried the Pacers in a 105-78 hole entering the 4th.
Rockets in the 3rd: 17 for 23 (74%). Just elite shot-making. Pacers scored 30 points and lost even more ground...
Rockets in the 3rd: 17 for 23 (74%). Just elite shot-making. Pacers scored 30 points and lost even more ground...
December 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Rockets have scored more points in each quarter: 30, 36, 39. They've buried the Pacers in a 105-78 hole entering the 4th.
Rockets in the 3rd: 17 for 23 (74%). Just elite shot-making. Pacers scored 30 points and lost even more ground...
Rockets in the 3rd: 17 for 23 (74%). Just elite shot-making. Pacers scored 30 points and lost even more ground...
Rockets having an efficient night (60% shooting), growing their lead on the Pacers — now 27 via 12-3 start to the second half.
Positive, Pacers with just four turnovers. But they're getting handled on the glass, as to be expected.
Positive, Pacers with just four turnovers. But they're getting handled on the glass, as to be expected.
December 30, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Rockets having an efficient night (60% shooting), growing their lead on the Pacers — now 27 via 12-3 start to the second half.
Positive, Pacers with just four turnovers. But they're getting handled on the glass, as to be expected.
Positive, Pacers with just four turnovers. But they're getting handled on the glass, as to be expected.
Updates to the Pacers’ 1:15pm ET injury report:
Huff and McConnell are available tonight in Houston; Ben Sheppard downgraded to out.
Huff and McConnell are available tonight in Houston; Ben Sheppard downgraded to out.
A new addition to the Pacers’ injury report: starting center Jay Huff, questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Updates to the Pacers’ 1:15pm ET injury report:
Huff and McConnell are available tonight in Houston; Ben Sheppard downgraded to out.
Huff and McConnell are available tonight in Houston; Ben Sheppard downgraded to out.
NBA All-Star 2026 voting first returns are out — and the top three vote-getters are international players: Doncic, Antetokounmpo, Jokic.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam received the 9th-most fan votes in the East: 155,910.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam received the 9th-most fan votes in the East: 155,910.
December 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
NBA All-Star 2026 voting first returns are out — and the top three vote-getters are international players: Doncic, Antetokounmpo, Jokic.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam received the 9th-most fan votes in the East: 155,910.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam received the 9th-most fan votes in the East: 155,910.
A new addition to the Pacers’ injury report: starting center Jay Huff, questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
December 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A new addition to the Pacers’ injury report: starting center Jay Huff, questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
Ben Sheppard has been UPGRADED to questionable after being out since Dec. 3.
T.J. McConnell is also questionable for Monday in Houston.
Pacers led at half, then were outscored 83-56 by the Heat in the 2nd half in a 142-116 loss — their 8th in a row.
Their season-high 26 TOs were converted into 38pts & gave up 78 paint points.
Siakam led them with 33-7-5, 25pts from Mathurin. Nesmith played 19mins in his return
Their season-high 26 TOs were converted into 38pts & gave up 78 paint points.
Siakam led them with 33-7-5, 25pts from Mathurin. Nesmith played 19mins in his return
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Pacers led at half, then were outscored 83-56 by the Heat in the 2nd half in a 142-116 loss — their 8th in a row.
Their season-high 26 TOs were converted into 38pts & gave up 78 paint points.
Siakam led them with 33-7-5, 25pts from Mathurin. Nesmith played 19mins in his return
Their season-high 26 TOs were converted into 38pts & gave up 78 paint points.
Siakam led them with 33-7-5, 25pts from Mathurin. Nesmith played 19mins in his return
After giving up 39 points to the Heat in the 3rd, they’ve yielded 20 in the first 4+ mins of the 4th — and suddenly the Pacers are down 14.
Turnovers (23) have been costly.
Turnovers (23) have been costly.
December 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
After giving up 39 points to the Heat in the 3rd, they’ve yielded 20 in the first 4+ mins of the 4th — and suddenly the Pacers are down 14.
Turnovers (23) have been costly.
Turnovers (23) have been costly.
Siakam with 24 points, including 4/5 from 3, to give the Pacers a 60-59 halftime lead in Miami
Nesmith 3 for 5 from range in his return. Indiana with just two fast-break points. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers.
Nesmith 3 for 5 from range in his return. Indiana with just two fast-break points. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers.
December 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Siakam with 24 points, including 4/5 from 3, to give the Pacers a 60-59 halftime lead in Miami
Nesmith 3 for 5 from range in his return. Indiana with just two fast-break points. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers.
Nesmith 3 for 5 from range in his return. Indiana with just two fast-break points. The two teams combined for 20 turnovers.
Like the attack mindset from the Pacers to start, highlighted by the alley-oop Nembhard—>Furphy.
7 of their 9 made FGs in the paint, including 5 at the rim. Another encouraging start.
7 of their 9 made FGs in the paint, including 5 at the rim. Another encouraging start.
December 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Like the attack mindset from the Pacers to start, highlighted by the alley-oop Nembhard—>Furphy.
7 of their 9 made FGs in the paint, including 5 at the rim. Another encouraging start.
7 of their 9 made FGs in the paint, including 5 at the rim. Another encouraging start.
Aaron Nesmith returns tonight in Miami — but he'll come off the bench. Pacers' starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Furphy, Siakam, Huff.
McConnell is out; so is Adebayo and Herro for Heat
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McConnell is out; so is Adebayo and Herro for Heat
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Aaron Nesmith planning to return from injury Saturday in Miami
Good news, at last, on the injury front for the Indiana Pacers. But not without ruling out another key player.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Aaron Nesmith returns tonight in Miami — but he'll come off the bench. Pacers' starters: Nembhard, Mathurin, Furphy, Siakam, Huff.
McConnell is out; so is Adebayo and Herro for Heat
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McConnell is out; so is Adebayo and Herro for Heat
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Noblesville Boom at home tonight v Texas Legends (7pm).
None of their three two-way players are available: Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, and Ethan Thompson.
None of their three two-way players are available: Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, and Ethan Thompson.
December 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Noblesville Boom at home tonight v Texas Legends (7pm).
None of their three two-way players are available: Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, and Ethan Thompson.
None of their three two-way players are available: Quenton Jackson, Taelon Peter, and Ethan Thompson.
NBA has rescinded technical fouls issued to Quenton Jackson and Luka Garza in the 4th quarter of the Celtics’ win in Indy on Friday.
December 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
NBA has rescinded technical fouls issued to Quenton Jackson and Luka Garza in the 4th quarter of the Celtics’ win in Indy on Friday.
NEW: On Aaron Nesmith planning to return after being out for six weeks, T.J. McConnell (with a new injury) and two key Heat players already ruled out.
Plus, the Pacers' delayed arrival to Miami.
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Plus, the Pacers' delayed arrival to Miami.
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Aaron Nesmith planning to return from injury Saturday in Miami
Good news, at last, on the injury front for the Indiana Pacers. But not without ruling out another key player.
www.fieldhousefiles.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
NEW: On Aaron Nesmith planning to return after being out for six weeks, T.J. McConnell (with a new injury) and two key Heat players already ruled out.
Plus, the Pacers' delayed arrival to Miami.
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Plus, the Pacers' delayed arrival to Miami.
www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/aaron-nesm...
T.J. McConnell has been ruled out for tonight in Miami with right hamstring soreness. It’s the second night of a back-to-back.
Aaron Nesmith, who has been out since Nov. 13, has been upgraded to questionable — and is expected to make his return.
Aaron Nesmith, who has been out since Nov. 13, has been upgraded to questionable — and is expected to make his return.
December 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
T.J. McConnell has been ruled out for tonight in Miami with right hamstring soreness. It’s the second night of a back-to-back.
Aaron Nesmith, who has been out since Nov. 13, has been upgraded to questionable — and is expected to make his return.
Aaron Nesmith, who has been out since Nov. 13, has been upgraded to questionable — and is expected to make his return.
The Pacers have taken off for Miami after a delay of almost two hours.
So they likely won’t get to bed until ~4am on the second night of a back-to-back, facing the Heat.
So they likely won’t get to bed until ~4am on the second night of a back-to-back, facing the Heat.
December 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The Pacers have taken off for Miami after a delay of almost two hours.
So they likely won’t get to bed until ~4am on the second night of a back-to-back, facing the Heat.
So they likely won’t get to bed until ~4am on the second night of a back-to-back, facing the Heat.
Good time to reshare Pascal Siakam's candid comments from this week.
"Until when you lose and you go home and it really hurts you, it doesn’t matter. We’re just gonna keep coming in here and do the same thing and lose every night."
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"Until when you lose and you go home and it really hurts you, it doesn’t matter. We’re just gonna keep coming in here and do the same thing and lose every night."
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Pascal Siakam Sounds Alarm on Losing, Pacers Sign Center Micah Potter
Pascal Siakam delivers an emotional message after another Pacers loss as Indiana falls to 6-24. Plus, the Pacers waive Garrison Mathews and James Wiseman and sign Micah Potter.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Good time to reshare Pascal Siakam's candid comments from this week.
"Until when you lose and you go home and it really hurts you, it doesn’t matter. We’re just gonna keep coming in here and do the same thing and lose every night."
MORE: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pascal-sia...
"Until when you lose and you go home and it really hurts you, it doesn’t matter. We’re just gonna keep coming in here and do the same thing and lose every night."
MORE: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pascal-sia...
Carlisle postgame: "We got to play better. When you get a start like that, it's always going to be a challenge to sustain it. But we made some mistakes that were critical mistakes..."
Middle two quarters were costly in this loss to the Celtics, who shot 20 for 39 from 3.
Middle two quarters were costly in this loss to the Celtics, who shot 20 for 39 from 3.
December 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Carlisle postgame: "We got to play better. When you get a start like that, it's always going to be a challenge to sustain it. But we made some mistakes that were critical mistakes..."
Middle two quarters were costly in this loss to the Celtics, who shot 20 for 39 from 3.
Middle two quarters were costly in this loss to the Celtics, who shot 20 for 39 from 3.
The Washington Wizards handled the Raptors tonight by 21pts for their 6th win of the season, so the Pacers sit alone at the bottom of the standings on Dec. 26, 2025
December 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The Washington Wizards handled the Raptors tonight by 21pts for their 6th win of the season, so the Pacers sit alone at the bottom of the standings on Dec. 26, 2025
Pacers erupted for 39pts in the 1st, but then the Celtics had their way in a 140-122 blowout.
It's the Pacers' 7th loss in a row; 5th by double digits. Now 1-21 this year when giving up 110+.
Jaylen Brown (30) has scored 30+ pts in all 8 BOS games in Dec.
Next: Sat. in MIA
It's the Pacers' 7th loss in a row; 5th by double digits. Now 1-21 this year when giving up 110+.
Jaylen Brown (30) has scored 30+ pts in all 8 BOS games in Dec.
Next: Sat. in MIA
December 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Pacers erupted for 39pts in the 1st, but then the Celtics had their way in a 140-122 blowout.
It's the Pacers' 7th loss in a row; 5th by double digits. Now 1-21 this year when giving up 110+.
Jaylen Brown (30) has scored 30+ pts in all 8 BOS games in Dec.
Next: Sat. in MIA
It's the Pacers' 7th loss in a row; 5th by double digits. Now 1-21 this year when giving up 110+.
Jaylen Brown (30) has scored 30+ pts in all 8 BOS games in Dec.
Next: Sat. in MIA
Rookie Kam Jones (and other reserves) now in for the final 6mins.
Notable that in all three of Jones' appearances, he's checked right in and made a FG.
Confident, decisive, and a scorer.
Notable that in all three of Jones' appearances, he's checked right in and made a FG.
Confident, decisive, and a scorer.
December 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Rookie Kam Jones (and other reserves) now in for the final 6mins.
Notable that in all three of Jones' appearances, he's checked right in and made a FG.
Confident, decisive, and a scorer.
Notable that in all three of Jones' appearances, he's checked right in and made a FG.
Confident, decisive, and a scorer.