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Pacers Targeting Eric Gordon?

January 23rd, 2012

Russ Loede

Posted in Rumors

NBA front-office sources continue to say that Indiana native Eric Gordon is the Pacers’ dream trade target, but Indy has yet to make serious progress in trade discussions with Gordon’s new team (New Orleans), much like it struggled to get very far with his old team (L.A. Clippers).

If the Pacers ever do make a legit run at Gordon, one presumes that they’d have to be willing to part with Danny Granger to bring Gordon back to Hoosierland, which figures to be more palatable than it sounds thanks to the presence of the promising Paul George.

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Pacers Handed First Defeat Of The Season In Detroit; Lose 96-88

January 1st, 2012

Russ Loede

Posted in 2011-12 NBA Season, Videos

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Pacers Prevail Behind Strong Frontcourt Play; Edge Cleveland In OT 98-91

December 31st, 2011

Russ Loede

Posted in 2011-12 NBA Season, Game Stories, Videos

The Pacers almost blew a lead in the fourth quarter, but held on for their third straight win to start the season.

The Cavs had an opportunity to win it in regulation, but a Kyrie Irving layup rimmed out.

The Pacers were outscored 23-14 in the final period, and were down after Anthony Parker’s three-pointer as the shot clock expired gave the club a 84-82 lead with 17.5 seconds left.

Indiana, with no timeouts, immediately went into its offense. Power forward David West nearly lost the ball, regained control, drove and dropped in a floater with 4.4 seconds left to tie the score.

After Parker’s three in the extra session put the Cavs up 87-86, the Pacers went on a 7-0 run and never lost control of the lead, en route to a 98-91 final.

The Pacers’ powerful frontline, all had double-doubles on the night — Roy Hibbert, David West, and Hansbrough combining for 42 points and 35 boards.

Next Game: Tonight at Detroit Pistons, 6 ET.

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Granger, George Help Pacers To 2-0 Start With Victory In Toronto 90-85

December 29th, 2011

Russ Loede

Posted in 2011-12 NBA Season, Videos

Danny Granger and Paul Geroge combined for six three-pointers and 39 points, while Darren Collison dropped 12 assists, to accompany another double-double by Roy Hibbert, who had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers in their 90-85 win against the Raptors.

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Stifling Defense, Dominance On The Glass Guide Pacers Past Pistons 91-79

December 27th, 2011

Russ Loede

Posted in 2011-12 NBA Season, Game Stories, Videos

David West recorded a double-double, tallying 12 rebounds — seven offensive — and 11 points in his Pacers’ debut.

Tyler Hansbrough (15-13, five offensive) and Roy Hibbert (16-14, four offensive) also notched double-doubles for the Pacers in their home opening 91-79 win on Monday night against Detroit.

Not only did Hibbert lead the way in points and rebounds, but he anchored the middle of a Pacers defense that held the Pistons to 27 of 75 shooting — 36 percent from the floor.

Indiana earned 18 offensive rebounds and held Detroit to only 28 points in the paint, dominating their Central Division rivals with physical interior play.

Newcomer George Hill played 24 minutes; obtaining four points, four assists and two steals.

Forwards Paul George (12 points) and Danny Granger (16 points) rounded out the players in double figures for the Pacers, who had five post 11 or more points.

Next Game: Wednesday at Toronto Raptors, 6 ET.

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