Dustin Dopirak
@dustindopirak.bsky.social
Pacers beat writer at the Indianapolis Star. Former shops: Bloomington Herald Times (2x), The Athletic, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Knoxville News Sentinel, Daily News Record (Harrisonburg, Va.), Daily Collegian - PSU.
Gamer from this one. Benn Mathurin had 25 points, but the Pacers have lost 13 of 14: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Bennedict Mathurin returns, provides a spark but Pacers still lose 8th straight
The Pacers lost their 8th straight, fell to 1-13 but Bennedict Mathurin scored 25 points in his return
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Gamer from this one. Benn Mathurin had 25 points, but the Pacers have lost 13 of 14: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
And ball game. Pacers lose 127-112. They've lost eight straight and 13 of 14 to start the year.
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
And ball game. Pacers lose 127-112. They've lost eight straight and 13 of 14 to start the year.
Pistons up 93-75 heading into the fourth. Pistons won the third 31-29. Pacers were actually 10 of 19 from the floor, but 0 of 2 from 3 in the period. 9 of 12 at the line, 1.19 points per possession. Pistons 12 of 22, 2 of 8, 5 of 9, 1.19 per possession.
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Pistons up 93-75 heading into the fourth. Pistons won the third 31-29. Pacers were actually 10 of 19 from the floor, but 0 of 2 from 3 in the period. 9 of 12 at the line, 1.19 points per possession. Pistons 12 of 22, 2 of 8, 5 of 9, 1.19 per possession.
Pistons up 24-14 in the paint, 8-1 on fast-break points. Pistons won 26-22 on the glass. Teams 5-5 on second-chance points. Pacers 13 turnovers to Pistons 7. Pistons 19 points off turnovers to Pacers' six.
November 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Pistons up 24-14 in the paint, 8-1 on fast-break points. Pistons won 26-22 on the glass. Teams 5-5 on second-chance points. Pacers 13 turnovers to Pistons 7. Pistons 19 points off turnovers to Pacers' six.
Pistons won the second quarter 36-25. Pacers 8 of 23, 2 of 11 from 3, 7 of 10 at the line, 0.85 per possession. Pistons 13 of 23, 2 of 6, 2 of 6, 1.23 per possession.
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Pistons won the second quarter 36-25. Pacers 8 of 23, 2 of 11 from 3, 7 of 10 at the line, 0.85 per possession. Pistons 13 of 23, 2 of 6, 2 of 6, 1.23 per possession.
Halftime. Pistons up 62-46. Pacers 13 of 40 from the floor, 5 of 19 from 3, 15 of 19 at the line, 0.85 per possession. Pistons 22 of 45, 6 of 21, 12 of 16, 1.17 per possession. Siakam 15 points. Duren 18, Robinson 10.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Halftime. Pistons up 62-46. Pacers 13 of 40 from the floor, 5 of 19 from 3, 15 of 19 at the line, 0.85 per possession. Pistons 22 of 45, 6 of 21, 12 of 16, 1.17 per possession. Siakam 15 points. Duren 18, Robinson 10.
Pistons up 26-21 at the end of one. Pacers 5 of 17 from the floor. (woof.) 3 of 8 from 3, 8 of 9 at the line, 0.84 points per possession. Pistons 9 of 22, 4 of 15, 4 of 4, 1.09 per possession. Siakam 8 points, Robinson 9.
November 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Pistons up 26-21 at the end of one. Pacers 5 of 17 from the floor. (woof.) 3 of 8 from 3, 8 of 9 at the line, 0.84 points per possession. Pistons 9 of 22, 4 of 15, 4 of 4, 1.09 per possession. Siakam 8 points, Robinson 9.
Video from tonight. Interviews with Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Rick Carlisle. Thought Siakam and Nembhard were particularly insightful: www.indystar.com/videos/sport...
Video: Pacers discuss 129-111 loss to Raptors
The Pacers lost their seventh straight game to fall to 1-12 in 2025-26, their worst start in franchise history.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Video from tonight. Interviews with Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard and Rick Carlisle. Thought Siakam and Nembhard were particularly insightful: www.indystar.com/videos/sport...
Gamer from that one. First time the Pacers have ever started 1-12: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Pacers blown out again, this time it was the Raptors; 1-12 start is worst in franchise history
Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard combined for 52 points but the Pacers got little else and lost their seventh straight game,
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November 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Gamer from that one. First time the Pacers have ever started 1-12: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Raptors up 36-16 in the paint, 23-20 on the glass, 6-3 on second-chance, 14-10 on the break. Each team with nine turnovers. Raptors 12 points off turnovers to the Pacers' eight.
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Raptors up 36-16 in the paint, 23-20 on the glass, 6-3 on second-chance, 14-10 on the break. Each team with nine turnovers. Raptors 12 points off turnovers to the Pacers' eight.
Second quarter stats: Raptors won 30-24. Pacers 9 of 23 from the floor, 3 of 8 from 3, 3 of 4 at the line, 0.86 per possession. Raptors 10 of 21, 3 of 7, 7 of 11, 1.12 per possession.
November 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Second quarter stats: Raptors won 30-24. Pacers 9 of 23 from the floor, 3 of 8 from 3, 3 of 4 at the line, 0.86 per possession. Raptors 10 of 21, 3 of 7, 7 of 11, 1.12 per possession.
Siakam and Nembhard combined -- 31 points, 12 of 20 from the floor, 7 of 12 from 3. Rest of team -- 22 points, 8 of 26, 2 of 10. Nobody with more than five points or two FGs. JRE, Bradley and McConnell two FGs each.
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Siakam and Nembhard combined -- 31 points, 12 of 20 from the floor, 7 of 12 from 3. Rest of team -- 22 points, 8 of 26, 2 of 10. Nobody with more than five points or two FGs. JRE, Bradley and McConnell two FGs each.
Raptors up 62-53 at halftime. Pacers 20 of 46, 9 of 22 from 3, 4 of 6 at the line, 0.94 per possession. Raptors 24 of 46, 5 of 17, 9 of 14, 1.08 per possession. Siakam 18, Nembhard 13, Barrett 13, Quickley and Ingram 10 each.
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Raptors up 62-53 at halftime. Pacers 20 of 46, 9 of 22 from 3, 4 of 6 at the line, 0.94 per possession. Raptors 24 of 46, 5 of 17, 9 of 14, 1.08 per possession. Siakam 18, Nembhard 13, Barrett 13, Quickley and Ingram 10 each.
Pacers starters: Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Pascal Siakam, Tony Bradley. Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl.
November 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Pacers starters: Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Pascal Siakam, Tony Bradley. Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl.
Story on the injury updates on Aaron Nesmith. Rick Carlisle said he expects Nesmith to miss about four weeks. Benn Mathurin is "getting close": www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Pacers fortunate for Aaron Nesmith's prognosis, Bennedict Mathurin 'getting close' to return
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle updated the injury status of two of his seven players dealing with ailments. Here's what we learned.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Story on the injury updates on Aaron Nesmith. Rick Carlisle said he expects Nesmith to miss about four weeks. Benn Mathurin is "getting close": www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Reposted by Dustin Dopirak
Cody Martin's contract with the Pacers has expired. He's a free agent. The Pacers don't currently have a hardship exception available unless Bennedict Mathurin is still expected to miss 2+ weeks.
They might be eligible for another on 11.20 once Aaron Nesmith misses a third game.
They might be eligible for another on 11.20 once Aaron Nesmith misses a third game.
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Cody Martin's contract with the Pacers has expired. He's a free agent. The Pacers don't currently have a hardship exception available unless Bennedict Mathurin is still expected to miss 2+ weeks.
They might be eligible for another on 11.20 once Aaron Nesmith misses a third game.
They might be eligible for another on 11.20 once Aaron Nesmith misses a third game.
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors with a left knee sprain, but that diagnosis actually seems like a relief compared to what it could have been: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith out vs. Raptors with left knee sprain that could have been worse
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith's left knee injury is apparently a sprain, but he will be out Saturday against the Raptors
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November 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith is out for Saturday's game against the Raptors with a left knee sprain, but that diagnosis actually seems like a relief compared to what it could have been: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Video from tonight: Interviews with Rick Carlisle, Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Isaiah Jackson: www.indystar.com/videos/sport...
Video: Pacers discuss 133-98 loss to Suns
The Pacers lost 133-98 to the Suns on Thursday and have lost six straight including four by at least 17 points on this road trip
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Video from tonight: Interviews with Rick Carlisle, Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Isaiah Jackson: www.indystar.com/videos/sport...
Updated story on Aaron Nesmith's injury. Rick Carlisle said "at this point" they may have "dodged a bullet" but the forward will still miss some time: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Pacers think they 'may have dodged a bullet' with Aaron Nesmith's knee injury
The Pacers have been crushed by injuries this season and watched another starter go to the locker room vs the Suns
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November 14, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Updated story on Aaron Nesmith's injury. Rick Carlisle said "at this point" they may have "dodged a bullet" but the forward will still miss some time: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Suns up 106-84. Phoenix won the third 36-32. Pacers 10 of 21 from the floor, 2 of 4 from 3, 10 of 11 at the line, 1.29 per possession. Suns 13 of 20, 4 of 9, 6 of 9, 1.44 per possession.
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Suns up 106-84. Phoenix won the third 36-32. Pacers 10 of 21 from the floor, 2 of 4 from 3, 10 of 11 at the line, 1.29 per possession. Suns 13 of 20, 4 of 9, 6 of 9, 1.44 per possession.
At the break, Suns up 70-52. Pacers 17 of 43 from the floor, 2 of 10 from 3, 16 of 17 at the line, 1.12 per possession. Suns 27 of 44, 7 of 16, 9 of 11, 1.43 per possession. Nembhard 16 points, Siakam 11. Brooks 24, Booker 17, Allen 12.
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
At the break, Suns up 70-52. Pacers 17 of 43 from the floor, 2 of 10 from 3, 16 of 17 at the line, 1.12 per possession. Suns 27 of 44, 7 of 16, 9 of 11, 1.43 per possession. Nembhard 16 points, Siakam 11. Brooks 24, Booker 17, Allen 12.
Second quarter stats. Suns up 39-29. Pacers 7 of 18 from the floor, 1 of 5 from 3, 14 of 15 at the line. 1.23 per possession. Suns 14 of 23, 4 of 7, 7 of 7, 1.44 per possession.
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Second quarter stats. Suns up 39-29. Pacers 7 of 18 from the floor, 1 of 5 from 3, 14 of 15 at the line. 1.23 per possession. Suns 14 of 23, 4 of 7, 7 of 7, 1.44 per possession.
At the break, Suns up 70-52. Pacers 17 of 43 from the floor, 2 of 10 from 3, 16 of 17 at the line, 1.12 per possession. Suns 27 of 44, 7 of 16, 9 of 11, 1.43 per possession. Nembhard 16 points, Siakam 11. Brooks 24, Booker 17, Allen 12.
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
At the break, Suns up 70-52. Pacers 17 of 43 from the floor, 2 of 10 from 3, 16 of 17 at the line, 1.12 per possession. Suns 27 of 44, 7 of 16, 9 of 11, 1.43 per possession. Nembhard 16 points, Siakam 11. Brooks 24, Booker 17, Allen 12.
Suns up 31-23 at the end of one. Pacers 10 of 27 from the floor, 1 of 6 from 3, 2 of 2 at the line, 1.01 points per possession. Suns 13 of 21, 3 of 9, 2 of 4, 1.42 per possession. Tony Bradley leads the Pacers with eight points, Dillon Brooks has 12.
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Suns up 31-23 at the end of one. Pacers 10 of 27 from the floor, 1 of 6 from 3, 2 of 2 at the line, 1.01 points per possession. Suns 13 of 21, 3 of 9, 2 of 4, 1.42 per possession. Tony Bradley leads the Pacers with eight points, Dillon Brooks has 12.
Pacers sticking with the same starters as Tuesday: Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Pascal Siakam, Tony Bradley. Suns: Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Royce O'Neale, Nick Richards.
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Pacers sticking with the same starters as Tuesday: Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Pascal Siakam, Tony Bradley. Suns: Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Royce O'Neale, Nick Richards.