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Howard leads Magic to third straight win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 85-81 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Danny Granger had 19 points and seven rebounds and Tyler Hansbrough had 17 points and seven rebounds for the Pacers, who have lost two of three to the Magic in less than two weeks.

Howard powers Magic to win over Pacers
Dwight Howard had 27 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 85-81 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

George has 30, Pacers end skid in Dallas (AP)

Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night. The Pacers took the lead for good with seven consecutive points in the first 2 minutes of the second half. George made a go-ahead running layup then had a steal that he turned into a dunk and a free throw.

George keys rare Pacers' victory in Dallas
Paul George hit seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers won in Dallas for the first time in eight years, beating the Mavericks 98-87 Friday night.

Magic ban Davis for detrimental conduct (AP)
Orlando forward Glen Davis has been suspended for two games by the Magic for conduct detrimental to the team. Davis will miss Friday's home game against Cleveland and Saturday's game at Indiana. Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy acknowledged before Friday night's game that some sort of verbal incident took place during the team's walkthrough Friday morning, but denied anything physical...

Granger's 36 get Pacers by Timberwolves (AP)

The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves have been two of the league's woebegone franchises over the past five seasons or so, both dealing with their own batch of problems that has kept them from relevance. Somehow, a heated little rivalry managed to develop anyway. Now that both franchises are on the rise, the matchups are only getting more intense.

Granger explodes in second half, leads Pacers
Danny Granger scored 29 of his 36 points in the second half to help the Indiana Pacers blow by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-99, on Wednesday night.

Magic beat Wizards to snap 4-game slide (AP)
Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, including six 3-pointers, to help the Orlando Magic snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-103 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick added 21 points each for Orlando, which beat Washington for the eighth straight time. It was the Magic's first 100-point game since a win at Indiana on Jan.

Barea says he'll be back for Wolves vs. Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea says he'll be back on the court against Indiana.

Wolves PG Barea says he's set to return (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea says he'll be back on the court against Indiana. Barea said before the Timberwolves played the Pacers on Wednesday that his sprained left ankle is "good to go." He has missed 10 of the last 11 games and appeared in only six of 21 games this season.

Pacers pull away for victory over Nets (AP)

Paul George scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers in a 106-99 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Danny Granger had 21 points and seven rebounds and Roy Hibbert had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers, who went on a 12-0 run midway through the third quarter and eventually led by as much as 18 in the fourth.

George's career night carries Pacers past Nets
Paul George scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers in a 106-99 win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

Nets' Brooks out with broken little toe
New Jersey Nets rookie guard MarShon Brooks has a broken little toe on his right foot and will miss Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Pacers' Vogel defends celebration, jabs Bulls
Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel defended his team's celebration after their victory in Chicago last week and took a jab at the Bulls.

Nets rookie Brooks out with broken toe (AP)
New Jersey Nets rookie guard MarShon Brooks has a broken little toe on his right foot and will miss Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Nets coach Avery Johnson disclosed the injury on Monday and said that Brooks would be seen by doctors later Monday night. It is not immediately known how long Brooks will be sidelined .

Pacers send Magic to third straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night. The Pacers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Magic and avoided losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Indiana had a 16-2 edge in second-chance points and got 42 points from its bench.

Granger, Pacers send Magic to 3rd straight loss
Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night.

Pacers hand Magic 3rd consecutive loss
Danny Granger scored 24 points, and David West and George Hill each had 16 as the Indiana Pacers ran past the Orlando Magic 106-85 on Sunday night.

Brandon Bass talks about Boston Celtics win over Indiana Pacers


Short-handed Celtics pull away to beat Pacers
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter, hitting a 3-pointer and two more baskets as the Celtics ran off 11 consecutive points to pull away and beat the Indiana Pacers 94-87 Friday night.

Pierce scores 17 in 3rd to rally Celtics (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter, hitting a 3-pointer and two more baskets as the Celtics ran off 11 consecutive points to pull away and beat the Indiana Pacers 94-87 Friday night. Pierce added 10 rebounds and eight assists to help Boston win its fourth consecutive game despite playing without starters Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo and Jermaine O'Neal.

Pierce's 17-point third leads Celtics
Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 28 points in the third quarter, hitting a three-pointer and two more baskets as the Celtics ran off 11 consecutive points to pull away and beat the Indiana Pacers 94-87 Friday night.

Sore calf sidelines Magic F Anderson (AP)
Orlando starting forward Ryan Anderson is sitting out Friday night's game in New Orleans because of a sore left calf. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says Anderson was kicked in the calf during Thursday night's loss to the Boston Celtics and remained sore a day later. Van Gundy says the team hopes Anderson will be ready for Sunday's game against Indiana.

Rose will 'never forget' Pacers' celebration
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose was not happy with the way the Indiana Pacers celebrated their win Wednesday night.

Pacers deal Bulls first home loss (AP)

Still smarting from an emotional loss in the rugged first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Bulls nine months ago, the Indiana Pacers returned to the United Center and scrapped as if they were back in the postseason. Sure it was just another regular-season game in a schedule crammed with them following the lockout, but after the Pacers beat the Bulls 95-90 Wednesday night -- ending...

Granger leads Pacers past Bulls
Still smarting from an emotional loss in the rugged first round of the playoffs to the Chicago Bulls nine months ago, the Indiana Pacers returned to the United Center and scrapped as if they were back in the postseason.

Granger, Pacers hand Bulls first home loss
Danny Granger scored 22 points Wednesday night and the Indiana Pacers became the first visiting team to win on Chicago's home floor this season, beating the Bulls 95-90.

Magic bounce back in big way at Indiana
What hangover? Only headache is the one Orlando gives Pacers in their first home loss.

Howard becomes Magic's all-time leading scorer
Ryan Anderson had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

Howard becomes Magic's all-time scorer (AP)
Ryan Anderson had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Dwight Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds and became the Magic's all-time leading scorer. He came in needing just eight points to break the record. Howard picked up his third foul early in the second quarter and sat for most of the first half.

Howard Magic's all-time leading scorer
Ryan Anderson had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 102-83 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.

Hibbert takes charge late; Pacers edge Lakers
Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and six of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night.

Hibbert leads Pacers despite broken nose (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and five of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points for the Lakers, but missed what would have been a tying 3-pointer from 30 feet from the top of the key with 3.5 seconds to play and the Pacers...

Kobe nets 33 but Lakers' skid continues
Roy Hibbert scored eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter playing with a broken nose, and six of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-96 on Sunday night.

Pacers win on Hill's late steal, three-point play
George Hill scored on a three-point play with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers held off a late charge by Golden State to beat the Warriors 94-91 on Friday night.

Pacers beat Warriors in Curry's return (AP)

Just about everything George Hill tried to do to stop Golden State's Monta Ellis failed -- until it counted most for Indiana's backup guard. With Ellis positioning himself for the potential game-winning shot and the clock winding down, Hill literally stepped in the way and saved his team from again getting burned by the Warriors' star guard.

Sacramento rallies in 4th to snap 3-game skid
Marcus Thornton scored 17 points, and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 92-88 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Pacers hand Celtics fourth straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger scored 21 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 97-83 victory over Boston on Saturday night, the Celtics' fourth straight loss. Paul George and Darren Collison each scored 17 points and Roy Hibbert added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Pacers (9-3), who won their third straight.

Pacers hand Celtics fourth straight loss
Danny Granger scored 21 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 97-83 victory over Boston on Saturday night, the Celtics' fourth straight loss.

Pacers overcome Granger's loss, edge Raptors
Tyler Hansbrough made two key free throws with less than 15 seconds to play and the Indiana Pacers overcame the ejection of leading scorer Danny Granger to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-90 on Friday night.

Pacers overcome Granger ejection in win (AP)

Tyler Hansbrough made two key free throws with less than 15 seconds to play and the Indiana Pacers overcame the ejection of leading scorer Danny Granger to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-90 on Friday night. George Hill scored a season-high 22 points for the Pacers, while Roy Hibbert fouled out with 15 points and nine rebounds.

Pacers forward Granger called for 2 T's, ejected
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger was ejected in the second quarter Friday against the Raptors after being called for his second technical foul.

Pacers' Granger ejected in Toronto (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger was ejected in the second quarter Friday against the Raptors after being called for his second technical foul. Granger got his first technical for arguing a non-call three minutes into the first quarter. He picked up his second for staring down Toronto's Ed Davis after a blocked shot with 29 seconds left in the half.

Granger busts out to help Pacers handle Hawks
Danny Granger scored 24 points to break out of a shooting slump in the Indiana Pacers' 96-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Granger scores 24 as Pacers beat Hawks (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points to break out of a shooting slump in the Indiana Pacers' 96-84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Roy Hibbert added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and David West and Lance Stephenson also had 12 points each to help the Pacers improve to 7-3. Indiana won for just the second time in its last 11 games against the Hawks.

Hawks F Williams out at least 2 games (AP)
Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams will miss at least two games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered in Saturday's win over Chicago. The Hawks say Williams will not be with the team for both Monday night's game at New Jersey and Wednesday's game at Indiana. Williams is averaging 10.9 points and 6.0 rebounds as the starting small forward.

76ers dispatch Pacers to pick up 5th straight win
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

76ers beat Pacers for fifth straight win (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Led by Iguodala and a deep roster, the Sixers are dominating in the second half to turn close games into comfortable ones. Against the Pacers, it was a 15-3 run in the third quarter that helped them pull away.

Surprising Sixers win fifth straight
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Lou Williams added 13 to help the Philadelphia 76ers win their fifth straight game, 96-86, over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Hibbert helps Pacers cruise past Bobcats (AP)

Indiana Pacers players and coaches often have said depth is one of the team's best assets. They proved it on Saturday night. Roy Hibbert scored 20 points and led six players in double figures to help the Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-77. The teams were in similar situations, both having played tough games one night earlier.

Hibbert guides Pacers to trouncing of Bobcats
Roy Hibbert scored 20 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-77 on Saturday night.

Granger, Pacers snap Celtics' win streak at four
Danny Granger had 15 points and Roy Hibbert scored 11 with 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 87-74 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Pacers get first win in Boston since '07 (AP)

Danny Granger had 15 points and Roy Hibbert scored 11 with 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 87-74 victory over the Boston Celtics. It was Indiana's first win in Boston since 2007. Ray Allen returned after missing one game with an illness and scored 23 points for the Celtics, who for the first time this season lost a game with their starting lineup intact.

Smart gets another shot with Kings (AP)
Keith Smart spent much of his time during the lockout this summer scribbling notes at home, everything from designing plays to deciding what he'd do differently if he ever got another chance to be an NBA head coach. He never figured that time would come so soon. More than eight months after the Golden State Warriors let his one-and-done contract expire, Smart, the former Indiana guard best...

West: Pacers were a better fit than Celtics
David West explains why he chose Indiana over Boston in the offseason.

Wade's foot injury might sideline him vs. Pacers
Dwyane Wade missed the Miami Heat's shootaround Wednesday morning because of lingering effects from a left foot contusion he suffered a week ago. He will be a game-time decision for Wednesday night's game against the Indiana Pacers.

James helps Wade-less Heat rout Pacers (AP)

The Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade on Wednesday night. LeBron James had a lot to do with that. Now, the Heat can only hope both superstars won't be on the bench Thursday in Atlanta. James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and Miami routed the Indiana Pacers 118-83 on Wednesday even without Wade.

LeBron, Heat don't need Wade to slam Pacers
LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Heat's Wade out against Pacers with foot injury
Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out Miami's game against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night because of the lingering effects from a left foot contusion he suffered one week ago.

LeBron's 33 lead Heat past Pacers
LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

George scores 21 as Pacers drub skidding Nets
Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers shot a season-high 52.6 percent in posting a 108-94 victory over the skidding New Jersey Nets on Monday night.

Pacers send Nets to fifth straight loss (AP)
Paul George scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers shot a season-high 52.6 percent in posting a 108-94 victory over the skidding New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Danny Granger added 15 points and David West scored 13 as the Pacers won for the fourth time in five games and sent the Nets to their fifth straight loss.

Nets' Humphries out with shoulder injury (AP)
Power forward Kris Humphries missed the New Jersey Nets' game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night because of a sore left shoulder. Sheldon Williams replaced him in the starting lineup. The Nets did not say how Humphries hurt his shoulder. He was averaging 12.4 points and 10.0 rebounds in five games.

Nets' Humphries out with hurt shoulder
Power forward Kris Humphries missed the New Jersey Nets' game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night because of a sore left shoulder.

Pistons end coach Frank's 20-game skid (AP)

Lawrence Frank had a big smile and two important guests at his postgame press conference Saturday night. Moments after breaking his personal 20-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 96-88, Frank brought his two young daughters in front of the cameras with him. "Welcome to Detroit, girls," he said.

Pistons top Pacers to end Frank's 20-game skid
Jonas Jerebko had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons ended Lawrence Frank's 20-game losing streak with a 96-88 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Granger, Pacers pull away from Cavaliers in OT
Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91 on Friday night.

Granger scores 9 in OT, Pacers now 3-0 (AP)

Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91 on Friday night. Granger shot just 5 of 17 in regulation, but was 3 of 5 in the extra period. Roy Hibbert had 17 points and 13 rebounds, David West had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Hansbrough added 11 points and 12 boards for Indiana.

Granger tallies 21 to power Pacers past Raptors
Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Raptors 90-85 on Wednesday night, spoiling Toronto's home opener.

Pacers spoil Raptors' home opener, 90-85 (AP)

Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Indiana Pacers beat the Raptors 90-85 on Wednesday night, spoiling Toronto's home opener. Paul George had 18 points, David West scored 14 and Roy Hibbert had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Darren Collison became the fifth Pacers starter to reach double figures by making a pair of free throws with 2.5 seconds left.

Employees to pay lawyer fees for Pacers owner
A nanny and chauffeur who lost their suit against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife have lost even more.

Hibbert's double-double lifts Pacers over Pistons
Roy Hibbert had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Detroit Pistons 91-79 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams at the renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Hibbert helps Pacers beat Pistons 91-79 (AP)

Roy Hibbert had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Detroit Pistons 91-79 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams at the renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse. David West, Indiana's big free agent addition, had 11 points and 12 rebounds, even though he made just 3 of 12 field goals.

Mullin back at Warriors game as TV voice (AP)
The friendship of Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson endured through their days as high school stars in Brooklyn, to their time as teammates at St. John's and then through lengthy, successful NBA careers that included a three-season stint together in Indiana. That's why it meant so much to both men that Mullin worked with the ESPN broadcasting crew for Jackson's coaching debut with the...

Indiana Pacers waive Johnson, three others - Tyren Johnson (F) Indiana Pacers
The Pacers have waived Tyren Johnson.

Pacers' arena renamed Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The Indiana Pacers will now be playing in Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Pacers waive Famous, four others - Jarrid Famous (C) Indiana Pacers
The Pacers waived free agents Jarrid Famous, Tyren Johnson, Darnell Lazare and Matt Rogers on Thursday.

Hamilton to start for Bulls Tuesday vs. Pacers
Rip Hamilton will start for the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers at the United Center.

Hamilton has 13 points in Bulls debut (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 93-85 win over the Indiana Pacers in a preseason game Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, NBA MVP Derrick Rose agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Bulls worth approximately $94 million. Rose had 12 points and nine assists. Richard Hamilton added 13 points and six assists in his Bulls debut.

Pacers ship G Rush to Warriors for F Amundson
The Golden State Warriors have completed a trade sending forward Lou Amundson to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for guard Brandon Rush.

Pacers to deal G Rush to Warriors (AP)
The Indiana Pacers will trade guard Brandon Rush to the Golden State Warriors for forward Louis Amundson. The Indianapolis Star first reported the deal. Mark Bartelstein, the agent for both players, confirmed the move on Sunday. Rush averaged 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in three seasons for the Pacers.

Pacers to trade Rush for Amundson
The Indiana Pacers will trade guard Brandon Rush to the Golden State Warriors for forward Louis Amundson.

Pacers to trade Rush to Warriors for Amundson
The Indiana Pacers will trade guard Brandon Rush to the Golden State Warriors for forward Louis Amundson.

Bulls' Hamilton game-time decision vs. Pacers
Newly signed guard Richard Hamilton will be a game-time decision for the Chicago Bulls' preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Rose, Deng help lift Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 16 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 95-86 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. C.J. Watson added 15 points for the Bulls, who brought their share of red-clad fans for the game that had some of the intensity of a key regular-season game.

Hamilton won't play in Bulls' preseason opener
Newly signed guard Rip Hamilton won't play in the Chicago Bulls' preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Hamilton won't play in Bulls' preseason opener
Newly signed guard Richard Hamilton won't play in the Chicago Bulls' preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Pacers' Collison happy over West arrival (AP)
Darren Collison understands better than anyone what David West's addition could mean for the Indiana Pacers. Two years ago, Collison was West's point guard in New Orleans while Chris Paul recovered from an injury. With West as his top scoring option, Collison averaged 18.8 points and 9.1 assists in 37 starts as a rookie.

Lakers sign F McRoberts to 2-year deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free-agent forward Josh McRoberts to a two-year contract. The Lakers announced the deal Wednesday with McRoberts, a four-year NBA veteran who spent the past three seasons with the Indiana Pacers. The Duke product averaged career highs of 7.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists while starting 51 games for Indiana last season.

Sources: Pacers enter the bidding for Crawford
The Pacers have extended a two-year offer worth $10 million to Hawks free agent Jamal Crawford that would enable Crawford to return to free agency next summer, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Pacers ink free agent West to 2-year, $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

David West, Pacers agree to 2-yrs., $20M (AP)
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers. Agent Lance Young says West, who opted for free agency after last season, has reached agreement on a two-year contract worth $20 million with Indiana. The Pacers did not confirm the deal. West, a two-time All-Star who was drafted 18th overall by New Orleans in 2003, started 70 games last season,...

Agent: David West joining Pacers
David West's agent says the former New Orleans Hornets power forward is joining the Indiana Pacers.

Source: Pacers ink West to two-year $20M deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Sources: Pacers trying to land Mayo, sign West
The Memphis Grizzlies are in advanced discussions with the Indiana Pacers on a sign-and-trade deal that would bring free agent Josh McRoberts to the Grizzlies and send guard O.J. Mayo to the Pacers, according to sources close to the process.

Pacers re-sign veteran C Foster, add four more
The Indiana Pacers have re-signed veteran center Jeff Foster.

Bulls to meet Pacers to open preseason (AP)
The Indiana Pacers will open the preseason hosting the Chicago Bulls in a rematch of the first-round playoff series. The game will be Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at Conseco Fieldhouse. It will be the first chance for fans to see Indianapolis native George Hill in a Pacers uniform since he was traded to Indiana on draft day.

Bird: Pacers will actively seek roster upgrade
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says he will actively look to improve his team before the season begins.

Agent: Hacker posted gay slur on Rush's Twitter
The Indiana Pacers can't yet talk to guard Brandon Rush about insensitive comments that recently were posted on his Twitter account.

Pacers can't deal with Rush's tweets yet (AP)
The Indiana Pacers can't yet talk to guard Brandon Rush about insensitive comments that recently were posted on his Twitter account. During a disagreement, an anti-homosexual slur was posted on Rush's account, (at)IamThaKing25. The comment and the rest of the thread have since been removed. Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the account was hacked.

Pacers eager to deal with Rush's tweets
The Indiana Pacers can't yet talk to guard Brandon Rush about insensitive comments that recently were posted on his Twitter account.

Bird: Pacers will have careful, disciplined search
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird plans to spend a lot of time on the phone with executives from other teams in the coming days.

Pacers' Ford will play in Croatia during lockout
Indiana Pacers free-agent guard T.J. Ford is headed to Croatia to join KK Zagreb while the NBA lockout drags on.

Charity hoops game canceled in Indiana
A charity game involving NBA players scheduled for Sunday in New Castle, Ind., has been canceled.

Clippers G Gordon: Players not giving in (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon says he doesn't expect NBA players to give up the labor fight against the owners any time soon. Gordon spoke with reporters about an hour before his alma mater, Indiana, took the court Saturday at Hoosier Hysteria. Gordon said he has attended some negotiating sessions and that the owners currently appear to have the upper hand.

Pacers trying to ready during lockout (AP)
The NBA lockout has a different feel for Indiana Pacers players now that the schedule has officially been affected. With the players' union and owners failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, the league has postponed training camps and canceled preseason games scheduled through Saturday, Oct.

Warriors to retire Mullin's No. 17 (AP)
Newly enshrined Hall of Famer Chris Mullin will have his No. 17 retired by the Golden State Warriors. The ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 20, before the team hosts the Pacers. Mullin, enshrined in the Hall of Fame last month, played his first 12 seasons with Golden State, then three with Indiana before returning to the Warriors for his final season in 2000-01.

Judge tosses suit against Pacers' Simon (AP)
A judge has issued a written ruling confirming her previous oral decision to reject a lawsuit by a nanny and a chauffeur against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife. The nanny, Claudia Leite (Lye-tay), claimed she was fired because she became pregnant. The chauffeur said he was not paid for overtime and denied rest breaks.

Judge confirms oral decision in suit
A judge has issued a written ruling confirming her previous oral decision to reject a lawsuit by a nanny and a chauffeur against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife.

Pacers owner Simon loses court ruling (AP)
A Los Angeles judge has tentatively ruled against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife in the beginning phases of a trial involving the nanny that they fired. Superior Court Judge Amy Hogue said Friday that while she found Simon and his wife credible witnesses, she felt they should have done more investigation of their nanny, Claudia Leite (LY'-tee), after she failed a fingerprint test...

Pacers owner's wife directs CPR rescue
The wife of Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon directed CPR efforts on a lawyer who suffered an apparent heart attack in a Los Angeles courthouse where Bui Simon and her husband are being sued by former household help.

Pacers hire Boylen to complete coaching staff
The Indiana Pacers have hired Jim Boylen as assistant coach, rounding out Frank Vogel's staff.

Boylen completes Pacers coaching staff (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have hired Jim Boylen as assistant coach, rounding out Frank Vogel's staff. The Pacers had previously introduced Brian Shaw as associate head coach and kept Dan Burke as an assistant. Boylen was head coach at the University of Utah from 2007 to 2011. In the NBA, he earned two championship rings as an assistant for the Houston Rockets before stints as an assistant at Golden...

Pacers hire Shaw as assistant, retain Burke
The Indiana Pacers have hired Brian Shaw as their assistant head coach and retained Dan Burke from the previous staff.

Pacers hire Shaw as asst., retain Burke (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have hired Brian Shaw as their assistant head coach and retained Dan Burke from the previous staff. Shaw was an assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Pacers coach Frank Vogel says Shaw will be like a second head coach, and he wasn't sure he could get him when he began seeking assistants.

Pacers hire Lakers' Shaw as assistant
The Indiana Pacers have hired Brian Shaw as their assistant head coach and retained Dan Burke from the previous staff.

Pacers go with favorite: Vogel hired as coach
The Indiana Pacers have named Frank Vogel as their head coach.

Pacers announce Vogel as head coach
The Indiana Pacers have named Frank Vogel as their head coach.

Report: Frank Vogel named Pacers coach
The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday they will hold a press conference where it is expected Frank Vogel will be named the team's head coach.

Lakers hire Person, Snyder as assistants (AP)

Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown. They join John Kuester, the former Detroit Pistons head coach, on Brown's staff. Person spent the last two seasons working with the Lakers under retired coach Phil Jackson. Previously, he spent two seasons each as an assistant with Sacramento and Indiana, where he played 13 years in the...

Pacers' Hill happy to be home in Indy (AP)
George Hill knows as well as anyone what it means to be the shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers. Hill grew up in Indianapolis watching Reggie Miller make clutch shots while helping the Pacers become one of the league's most formidable teams. Now, six years after Miller retired, Hill has his hero's old job.

Pacers pick up options on Collison, Hansbrough
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the 2012-13 team options on Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough and Paul George.

Pacers pick up options on 3 players (AP)

The Indiana Pacers have picked up the 2012-13 team options on Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough and Paul George. All three were starters by the end of last season. The Pacers acquired Collison in a trade last offseason, and he quickly established himself. The second-year point guard started 79 games and averaged 13.2 points and 5.1 assists per game.

Pacers get Spurs' Hill for pick Leonard (AP)
The Indiana Pacers acquired hometown hero George Hill in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night, backing up the talk of landing a scoring guard.. The Pacers sent the 15th overall pick, Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State, to the Spurs in exchange. Michael Whitaker, Hill's agent, confirmed the deal.

Pacers deal Leonard to Spurs for guard Hill
The Indiana Pacers have traded the draft rights to Kawhi Leonard to the San Antonio Spurs for point guard George Hill, a league source told ESPN.com.

Pacers deal Leonard to Spurs for guard Hill
The Indiana Pacers have traded the draft rights to Kawhi Leonard to the San Antonio Spurs for point guard George Hill, a league source told ESPN.com.

Ex-Lakers assistant coach Shaw talks to Pacers
Former Lakers lead assistant Brian Shaw has spoken to the Indiana Pacers, though it's unclear what his role might be with the team.

Shaw talks to Pacers about coaching job
Former Lakers lead assistant Brian Shaw has spoken to the Indiana Pacers, though it's unclear what his role might be with the team.

Pacers trade for George Hill
The Indiana Pacers have traded first-round pick Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State to the San Antonio Spurs for hometown hero George Hill.

Pacers near decision on new head coach
It's starting to sound like a mere formality that Frank Vogel will become the Indiana Pacers' next head coach.

All signs point to Vogel as Pacers' next coach
It's starting to sound like a mere formality that Frank Vogel will become the Indiana Pacers' next head coach.

Sources: Pacers, Shaw to discuss assistant job
Brian Shaw is scheduled to interview with the Indiana Pacers early this week for an associate head coach position, according to multiples sources with knowledge of the situation.

Nets work out Hardy, Hansbrough (AP)

During the last Big East college basketball season, there were three players under serious consideration for conference player of the year honors, namely Kemba Walker of Connecticut, Dwight Hardy of St. John's and Ben Hansbrough of Notre Dame. The award eventually went to Hansbrough. On Monday, as the New Jersey Nets hosted their final workout prior to Thursday's NBA draft, two of those...

Bird happy to see Carlisle win title (AP)

Larry Bird is happy Rick Carlisle finally got his ring. The Pacers president told reporters Thursday that the combination of Carlisle's coaching style and the Mavericks' personality was a perfect match, and that they took advantage of the opportunity to bring home Dallas' first NBA title.

Nate Robinson cited for public urination (AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson is apologizing to fans after police caught him urinating in public in a New York City suburb. White Plains police say an officer spotted Robinson urinating on a sidewalk outside a bookstore just before 2 a.m. Friday. Authorities told reporters that Robinson was taken to police headquarters, issued a summons and ordered to show up in court June 22.

Pacers players want Vogel back as head coach
Indiana Pacers players want interim coach Frank Vogel to get the full-time gig.

Pacers players want Vogel to stay coach (AP)

Indiana Pacers players want interim coach Frank Vogel to get the full-time gig. Now, it's up to team president Larry Bird to make a decision. It's been more than a month since the team's season ended and the waiting game continues. "I'll be happy if Frank gets picked," said center Roy Hibbert before playing in a charity softball game for the Indiana Children's Wish...

Pacers players want Vogel as coach
Indiana Pacers players want interim coach Frank Vogel to get the full-time gig.

Ex-BYU star Fredette working on defense (AP)

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette says people have been telling him his whole life he's not a good defensive player but he thinks he's on his way to proving them wrong as he works out for a series of NBA teams. The 6-foot-2 point guard who averaged 28.9 points per game last season had his first workout on Tuesday with the Indiana Pacers.

Fredette works out for Pacers (AP)
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has started his NBA workouts. Fredette worked out for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. He says he also plans workouts with the Knicks, Sacramento, Utah and Phoenix. Fredette led the Cougars to a No. 3 seed in the 2011 NCAA tournament and started all 37 games of the season, averaging 28.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Pacers eyeing Brown, Adelman for coach
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says he's interested in contacting Mike Brown and Rick Adelman about filling the head coaching spot.

Ex-Cavs coach Brown, Adelman on Pacers' list
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says he's interested in contacting Mike Brown and Rick Adelman about filling the head coaching spot.

Mavs coach Carlisle OK with waiting game (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks are early in a seven- or nine-day wait for the start of the Western Conference finals. That's nothing for coach Rick Carlisle. He once went 11 days between series. It was 2004 and Carlisle was coaching the Indiana Pacers. They wrapped up a first-round sweep of the Boston Celtics on a Sunday, then had to sit around until a week from Thursday because the series that decided...

Pacers to keep Bird as president
The Indiana Pacers are keeping Larry Bird as team president.

Pacers keeping Bird as president (AP)

Larry Bird will get to see his rebuilding project through, after all. The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday that they will keep Bird as team president after he met with owner Herb Simon in Los Angeles. The Pacers made their first playoff appearance since 2006 this season in the final year of Bird's contract, and the future looks bright.

Bird will remain with Pacers as president of ops
Larry Bird will remain with the Indiana Pacers as president of basketball operations, the team announced Tuesday.

Mack leaving Butler, to keep name in NBA draft
Butler says guard Shelvin Mack is keeping his name in the June 23 NBA draft and won't return for his senior season with the small Indiana school that reached the NCAA basketball final the last two seasons.

Butler G Mack keeping name in NBA draft (AP)

Butler says guard Shelvin Mack is keeping his name in the June 23 NBA draft and won't return for his senior season with the small Indiana school that reached the NCAA basketball final the last two seasons. Mack is Butler's all-time NCAA tournament scoring leader with 232 points in 13 games. He was the Bulldogs' second-leading scorer for the season at 16.

Rose misses practice, Boozer limited (AP)

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose missed practice Sunday to tend to a family matter, while Carlos Boozer participated on a limited basis. Rose's absence was excused. Boozer is recovering from turf toe on his right foot that surfaced during Game 5 of the Bulls' opening-round playoff series against Indiana.

Frank Vogel of Indiana Pacers wants interim tag removed
Displaying the positive attitude that energized the Indiana players and fans, interim coach Frank Vogel explained why he believes he should be the next head coach.

Vogel wants to be Pacers full-time coach (AP)
Indiana's Frank Vogel did his job as interim coach. Now, the Pacers have to decide if they want him back. Vogel took over for Jim O'Brien at midseason. He went 20-18 and led the team to its first playoff appearance since 2006. His team was competitive in its first-round playoff loss to the Chicago Bulls.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger said Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was cowardly
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger said Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah played "cowardly" at times Tuesday, accusing Noah of cheap-shotting his teammates.

Report: Boozer suffers turf toe injury
Bulls forward Carlos Boozer suffered a turf toe injury during the team's series-clinching win over the Indiana Pacers, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday.

Rose's 25 help Bulls finish off Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose and the rest of the Chicago Bulls are breathing a little easier after clearing one hurdle. Now they're staring at another big obstacle. That would be Atlanta or Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals that will get under way in earnest next week. The Bulls disposed of Indiana in a tough first-round series Tuesday night.

2011 NBA playoffs: Struggling Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer injured vs. Indiana Pacers
Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer suffered a turf toe injury to his right big toe during the second quarter of a 116-89 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Rose helps Bulls move on, eliminate Pacers in 5
Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.

Rose's 25 help Bulls finish off Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night. The top-seeded Bulls can breathe a little easier after getting a dominant performance by their MVP candidate and an emphatic win that came on the heels of four dramatic games.

Bulls eliminate Pacers in Game 5 rout
Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel believes Game 5 will be decisive
Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel believes his team isn't the only one facing elimination Tuesday, because Vogel said he believes if the Pacers win Game 5, they're going to eventually eliminate the Chicago Bulls.

2011 NBA Playoffs: The Chicago Bulls listed Derrick Rose as questionable for Game 5
The Chicago Bulls have listed Derrick Rose as questionable for Game 5 on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers.

Rose in walking boot but should play (AP)

Derrick Rose was in a walking boot and headed for an MRI exam on his sprained left ankle on Sunday. The rest of the Bulls were hurting, too. Their first-round series is shifting back to Chicago after Indiana withstood a late rally to win Game 4 and avoid the sweep. Game 5 is Tuesday night, and maybe then, the Bulls will start to resemble a No.

Bulls G Rose to have MRI on ankle (AP)

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose had a walking boot on his left foot Sunday and was scheduled for an MRI on his sprained ankle later in the day. Coach Tom Thibodeau says trainer Fred Tedeschi told him the All-Star point guard is sore but the swelling is "not bad." Rose sprained his left ankle late in the first quarter Saturday as the Bulls dropped Game 4 of their first-round playoff...

Pacers avoid sweep for 1st playoff win since '06
Danny Granger scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers avoided elimination by holding off a furious rally to beat the Bulls 89-84 on Saturday afternoon for their first playoff win since 2006.

Pacers hold off Bulls, avoid elimination (AP)

Chicago's fans traveled to Indiana by the thousands, planning to celebrate a first-round playoff victory at Conseco Fieldhouse. The Pacers sent them home disappointed, holding off a furious rally to beat the Bulls 89-84 on Saturday afternoon for their first playoff win since 2006. Chicago's Carlos Boozer missed a 3-point attempt that could have tied the game with a second remaining.

Scottie Pippen would like to see Chicago Bulls give some hard fouls to Indiana Pacers
Scottie Pippen would like to see the Bulls give some hard fouls to the Pacers.

2011 NBA Playoffs: NBA reviewing hits by Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster
The NBA is reviewing two hits Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster leveled against the Chicago Bulls during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series on Thursday.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel said guard Darren Collison is game-time decision for Game 3
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison, who sprained his left ankle in Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls, is a game-time decision for Game 3 on Thursday.

Rose's layup helps Bulls drop Pacers, go up 3-0
Derrick Rose scored 23 points, including the go-ahead layup with 17.8 seconds left, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 88-84 on Thursday night and take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Rose's late layup gives Bulls 3-0 lead (AP)

Derrick Rose struggled all game long, but still found a way to be the difference-maker in the end. Rose scored 23 points, including the go-ahead layup with 17.8 seconds left, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 88-84 on Thursday night and take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Rose's late basket was his only field goal in the second half.

Rose has go-ahead layup in final seconds
Derrick Rose scored 23 points, including the go-ahead layup with 17.8 seconds left, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 88-84 on Thursday night and take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel said guard Darren Collison is doubtful for Game 3
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison, who sprained his left ankle in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls, remains optimistic he can play on Thursday in Game 3.

Pacers PG Collison doubtful for Game 3 (AP)
The Indiana Pacers are close to having a 2-0 lead against the Chicago Bulls. And now they could be short-handed going into Game 3 on Thursday night. Interim coach Frank Vogel said point guard Darren Collison is doubtful after spraining his left ankle in the second quarter of Game 2. Collison insists he'll play.

Kevin Durant, Jerry Sloan honored by pro basketball writers
Former Utah coach Jerry Sloan, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, and the Indiana Pacers' media relations department have been honored by the Professional Basketball Writers Association for combining excellence in their field and cooperation with the media.

Pacers hope Collison can play in Game 3 (AP)
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison says he expects to play Thursday in Game 3 against Chicago after spraining his left ankle. The second-year point guard was injured late in the first half of Game 2 on Monday night when he stumbled into a cameraman on the baseline after a drive to the basket.

Pacers' Collison expects to play Game 3
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison says he expects to play Thursday in Game 3 against Chicago.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison is optimistic for Game 3
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison is optimistic to play in Game 3 against the Chicago Bulls after rolling his ankle Monday.

Bulls survive another scare, go up 2-0 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 36 points, Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls pulled out another dramatic victory over Indiana, beating the Pacers 96-90 on Monday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Rose scored eight points over the final 4 minutes. Kyle Korver nailed another big 3-pointer to make it 90-85 with just over a minute left after hitting...

Rose's 36 points help Bulls edge Pacers
Derrick Rose scored 36 points, Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls pulled out another dramatic victory over Indiana, beating the Pacers 96-90 on Monday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Bulls hold off Pacers en route to 2-0 series lead
Derrick Rose scored 36 points, Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the top-seeded Bulls pulled out another dramatic victory over Indiana, beating the Pacers 96-90 on Monday night.

Indiana Pacers' Darren Collison exits game with sprained ankle
Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison has a sprained left ankle and is questionable to return against the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of their first-round series.

Bulls erase late deficit, tip Pacers for series lead
Derrick Rose scored 39 points, Kyle Korver nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls rallied from a late 10-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 104-99 in their playoff opener on Saturday.

Down 10 late, Bulls win behind Rose's 39 (AP)

Never mind what everyone else was thinking, Derrick Rose insisted he didn't expect the Chicago Bulls to roll over the Indiana Pacers. They certainly didn't in Game 1. Rose scored 39 points and found Kyle Korver for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 48 seconds left, helping top-seeded Chicago stage a late rally to beat the Pacers 104-99 in their playoff opener on Saturday.

Danny Granger maintains that Indiana Pacers have better shot at beating Chicago Bulls than Boston Celtics
Danny Granger maintains that he'd rather play Chicago than Boston.

Magic's Redick 'close' to practicing (AP)
Magic guard J.J. Redick says he will sit out Orlando's regular season finale, but is "really close" to being able to practice with Orlando set to tip off the playoffs this weekend against Atlanta. Redick is sitting out his 17th straight game with a lower abdominal strain Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.

Magic beat Pacers to again reach 50 wins (AP)
Ryan Anderson scored 14 points, and Dwight Howard had 13 points and 13 rebounds in a short night of work as the Orlando Magic cruised to a 92-74 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Mike Dunleavy and Brandon Rush both scored 16 points for Indiana. Orlando beat Indiana for the fifth straight time, including three victories this season.

Knicks win seventh straight behind 'Melo (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win. Chauncey Billups had 21 points and seven assists, and Toney Douglas scored 14 for the Knicks (42-38), who moved a game ahead of idle Philadelphia for the No.

Anthony hits winner with 4.9 left
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt, helping the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.

Granger helps lead Pacers past Hawks (AP)

As the playoffs approach, Darren Collison is developing into the point guard the Indiana Pacers hoped he would become. Collison had 16 points and 10 assists -- his second straight double-double -- as the Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-102 on Friday night. Danny Granger led the way with 28 points, but he said Collison has been the catalyst during the team's recent hot streak.

Playoff-bound Pacers stick with rotation and win
Danny Granger scored 28 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-102 on Friday night.

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith will rest sprained knee vs. Indiana Pacers
Atlanta forward Indiana Pacers because of a sprained right knee.

Pacers get first playoff spot since 2006 (AP)

Danny Granger scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2006 with a 136-112 victory against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. The Pacers needed a win and a Charlotte loss to Orlando to clinch a spot in the postseason. As the Pacers' game ended, the Orlando-Charlotte game was in overtime, and the Conseco Fieldhouse staff put the game on...

Pacers cruise to earn 1st playoff berth since '06
Danny Granger scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2006 with a 136-112 victory against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Bobcats' playoff chances fade with loss (AP)

Ramon Sessions scored 18 points to pace seven players in double figures, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-89 win over injury-depleted Charlotte on Tuesday night, a loss that hurt the Bobcats' playoff chances. Charlotte, which is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, trails Indiana by 2 1/2 games for the final playoff spot.

Jennings not happy with Bucks
Brandon Jennings took some time to vent Friday after the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Pacers push Bucks to edge of elimination (AP)

Danny Granger scored 17 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Milwaukee 89-88 on Friday night, solidifying their playoff position while pushing the Bucks to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference race. The Bucks trailed the entire second half but could have won in the closing seconds, when Drew Gooden missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Pacers edge Bucks, tighten grip on No. 8 seed
Danny Granger scored 17 points and the Indiana Pacers beat Milwaukee 89-88 on Friday night, solidifying their playoff position while pushing the Bucks to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference race.

Pacers top Pistons to remain in 8th playoff spot
Darren Collison scored 20 points, Danny Granger added 17 and the Indiana Pacers used a 31-12 run in the second quarter to help lead them to a 111-101 victory over Detroit on Wednesday night.

Pacers ride 2nd-quarter run past Pistons (AP)

Darren Collison scored 20 points, Danny Granger added 17 and the Indiana Pacers used a 31-12 run in the second quarter to help lead them to a 111-101 victory over Detroit on Wednesday night. Josh McRoberts added 15 points and Roy Hibbert 12 for the Pacers, who are 34-42 with six games remaining. Indiana maintained its hold on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference -- one game ahead of...

Pacers best fading Celts to maintain hold on 8th
Roy Hibbert scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 107-100 on Monday night and remained in sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Pacers beat Celtics, remain alone in 8th (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 107-100 on Monday night and remained in sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Danny Granger scored 18 points and Darren Collison added 17 for the Pacers. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo started after missing Sunday's game against Minnesota with a jammed finger on his right hand.

Pacers knock off Celtics behind Hibbert
Roy Hibbert scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 107-100 on Monday night and remained in sole possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Change the only constant for Pistons (AP)
There are over 3,000 ways an NBA coach can pick five players from a 15-man roster. Detroit's John Kuester must feel as if he's tried almost all of them. The Pistons debuted their 21st different starting lineup Saturday night, mixing and matching their way to a 100-88 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Pistons hold on as Pacers' playoff lead shrinks
Richard Hamilton scored 23 points, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Saturday night.

Pistons use 21-3 run to defeat Pacers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 23 points, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Saturday night. The Pistons went on a 21-3 run during the third quarter to take an 18-point lead. The Pacers, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter, but Hamilton drove for an easy layup, then made a nice pass to Rodney Stuckey for a...

Pacers fail to tighten grip on final playoff spot
DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 110-93 on Friday night.

Jennings' 37 get Bucks by sinking Knicks (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored a season-high 37 points, 16 during Milwaukee's second straight dominant start against New York, and the Bucks sent the Knicks to their fifth consecutive loss with a 102-96 victory Friday night. Andrew Bogut added 21 points and 17 rebounds for the Bucks, who won for the third time in four games and pulled within two games of Indiana for the final playoff spot in the...

Cousins scores 18 as Kings beat Pacers (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 110-93 on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Francisco Garcia scored 16 points and Marcus Thornton added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Kings, who have won four of their last seven.

Kings damage Bucks' fading playoff hopes (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 27 points, Beno Udrih added 25 and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 97-90 Wednesday night to damage the Bucks' fading playoff hopes. Milwaukee (28-42) fell three games behind Indiana for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 left to play. Sacramento has won two of three on this five-game road trip and rebounded from an ugly 40-point loss to...

Pacers rout Bobcats, tighten hold on 8th (AP)

Danny Granger scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers created breathing room from one of their closest competitors for the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot with a 111-88 victory over the slumping Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Tyler Hansbrough added 24 points and Roy Hibbert had 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Pacers, who moved three games ahead of Charlotte for eighth place by...

Granger burns Cats as Pacers pad playoff lead
Danny Granger scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers created breathing room from one of their closest competitors for the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot with a 111-88 victory over the slumping Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Pacers clip Nets, keep hold on 8th spot in East
Roy Hibbert scored 24 points and Danny Granger had 17 of his 20 in the second half as the Indiana Pacers opened a two-game lead in the race for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 102-98 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday.

Pacers open 2-game lead for 8th in East (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored 24 points and Danny Granger had 17 of his 20 in the second half as the Indiana Pacers opened a two-game lead in the race for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 102-98 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Darren Collison added 15 points -- nine in the final 2:24 -- and 12 assists for the Pacers (31-40).

Allen's 19 and 11 carry Grizzlies (AP)

Tony Allen had 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 99-78 on Saturday night. Zach Randolph added 17 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, which moved 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Utah for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Mike Conley also had 17 points to go along with nine assists.

Grizzlies roll through Pacers to pad playoff lead
Tony Allen had 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers 99-78 on Saturday night.

Pacers prevail in OT, snap Bulls' 8-win streak
Tyler Hansbrough had 29 points and 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat Chicago 115-108 in overtime on Friday night, snapping the Bulls' eight-game winning streak.

Rose scores 42 but Bulls' run ends at 8 (AP)
Tyler Hansbrough had 29 points and 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat Chicago 115-108 in overtime on Friday night, snapping the Bulls' eight-game winning streak. Danny Granger scored 19 points and Darren Collison added 17 for the Pacers, who have won three of four. Derrick Rose tied a career high with 42 points for the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer will miss his fifth straight game with a sprained ankle
Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer will miss his fifth straight game Friday night against the Indiana Pacers because of a sprained left ankle.

Celtics dispatch Pacers to reclaim share of first
Jeff Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the second quarter, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 92-80 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and moved back into a first-place tie in the Eastern Conference.

Celtics gain share of lead in East (AP)

Jeff Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the second quarter, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 92-80 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night and moved back into a first-place tie in the Eastern Conference. The victory left the Celtics and Chicago Bulls (48-18) with the same record in the race for home-court advantage through the conference finals.

Pacers top Knicks on Granger's jumper (AP)

The Pacers didn't need Danny Granger's help to beat the New York Knicks on Sunday. They wouldn't have won the rematch without him. Granger, who missed the win at New York with strep throat, hit the game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds left and scored 26 points in Indiana's 119-117 victory on Tuesday night.

Granger's winner sinks Knicks
Danny Granger's jumper with 0.3 seconds left gave the Indiana Pacers a 119-117 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger back in lineup vs. New York Knicks
Forward Danny Granger is back in the Indiana Pacers' lineup after missing a game with strep throat.

Pacers F Granger returns to face Knicks (AP)
Forward Danny Granger is back in the Indiana Pacers' lineup after missing a game with strep throat. The Pacers beat the Knicks 106-93 in New York on Sunday without Granger, the team's leader with 20.6 points per game. Tyler Hansbrough stepped in with a career-high 29 points. Pacers coach Frank Vogel said before Tuesday's game against New York that Granger looked and felt great.

New York Knicks' 'horror show' vs. Indiana Pacers worries Mike D'Antoni
The Knicks play the Pacers on Wednesday night, but Mike D'Antoni isn't worried about Indiana. He's more concerned with his own team.

Hansbrough's 29 lift Granger-less Pacers (AP)

Tyler Hansbrough scored a career-high 29 points, Dahntay Jones added 18 in place of leading scorer Danny Granger, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Darren Collison added 16 points for the Pacers in the opener of a home-and-home series.

New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups back vs. Danny Granger-less Indiana Pacers
Chauncey Billups is back in the starting lineup for the Knicks' game against the Pacers, who are without leading scorer Danny Granger.



Billups back vs. Pacers, Granger out (AP)
Chauncey Billups is back in the starting lineup for the New York Knicks' game against the Indiana Pacers, who are without leading scorer Danny Granger. Billups missed six games with a bruised left thigh, but practiced Saturday and was playing Sunday for the first time since he was hurt March 1 when he banged into Orlando's Dwight Howard.

New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups (thigh) likely to play Sunday vs. Indiana Pacers
Chauncey Billups scrimmaged with the New York Knicks on Saturday and was highly optimistic that he'll be able to return Sunday against the Indiana Pacers following a six-game absence due to a deep thigh bruise.

Raptors hand Pacers sixth straight loss (AP)

Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 29 points, Ed Davis had 12 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacers 108-98 on Friday night, Indiana's fifth straight loss in Toronto. The Pacers lost their sixth straight overall and dropped into a tie with Charlotte for the final playoff spot in the East after the Bobcats beat Portland.

Barbosa, Raptors add to Pacers' recent woes
Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 29 points, Ed Davis had 12 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Pacers 108-98 on Friday night, Indiana's fifth straight loss in Toronto.

Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul rescinded by NBA
Amare Stoudemire's 16th technical foul was rescinded Friday by the NBA league office, making him eligible to play Sunday for the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers.

Love sets double-double mark in Wolves' rout
Kevin Love recorded his 52nd double-double in a row to surpass Moses Malone for the longest such streak since the ABA and NBA merged in 1976 in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 101-75 over the free-falling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Love sets consecutive double-double mark (AP)

Kevin Love recorded his 52nd double-double in a row to surpass Moses Malone for the longest such streak since the ABA and NBA merged in 1976 in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 101-75 over the free-falling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Love overcame a bruised left knee to put up 16 points and 21 rebounds in just 27 minutes to help the Timberwolves win for just the 16th time this season.

Sixers stay hot by rolling past reeling Pacers
Thaddeus Young scored 18 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 110-100 Tuesday night.

Sixers stay hot, get by Pacers 110-100 (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 18 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 110-100 Tuesday night. Andre Iguodala, coming off back-to-back triple-doubles, finished with 16 points and 10 assists for Philadelphia. Jrue Holiday scored 16 points and Jodie Meeks added 15 for the 76ers, who have won seven of eight.

Love misses practice with bruised knee (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love missed practice on Tuesday because of a bruised left knee. The team does not believe that the injury will keep him from trying to surpass Moses Malone's mark of 51 straight double-doubles on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Malone had 51 in a row over two seasons, 1978-79.

Rockets beat Pacers to continue surge (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Chase Budinger and Kyle Lowry added 18 apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 112-95 Saturday night. Luis Scola scored 16 and Chuck Hayes had 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won six of seven and are climbing into the Western Conference playoff picture.

Streaking Rockets roll Pacers in push for eighth
Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Chase Budinger and Kyle Lowry added 18 apiece and the Houston Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 112-95 Saturday night.

Dirk, Terry lift Mavs over Pacers for 8 straight
Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the final 3 minutes to stretch their winning streak to eight games with a 116-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Durant sprains ankle as Thunder end skid (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 21 points before leaving with a sprained left ankle and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their first three-game losing streak of the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 113-89 on Tuesday night. Durant, the NBA's scoring leader with a 28.5-point average, was helped to the locker room by two trainers after he stepped on Tyler Hansbrough's foot and got fouled on a drive...

Durant sprains ankle as Thunder handle Pacers
Kevin Durant scored 21 points before leaving with a sprained left ankle and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their first three-game losing streak of the season by beating the Indiana Pacers 113-89 on Tuesday night.

Granger, Pacers hand Warriors 4th straight loss
Danny Granger scored 27 points, hitting all 16 free throws, and the Indiana Pacers held off the Golden State Warriors, 109-100 on Tuesday night.

Granger has 27, Pacers hold off Warriors (AP)

Danny Granger scored 27 points, hitting all 16 free throws, and the Indiana Pacers held off the Golden State Warriors, 109-100 on Tuesday night. Darren Collison scored 11 points for Indiana, eight in the third quarter, when the Pacers outscored Golden State 37-26 to turn a three-point deficit into a nine-point lead.

Frye beats buzzer, lifts Suns past Pacers in OT
Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Frye's jumper at OT buzzer lifts Suns (AP)

Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Grant Hill had 34 points for the Suns, who scored the first seven points of overtime before the Pacers rallied. Josh McRoberts tied the game at 108-108 on a 3-point play with 23.9 seconds remaining.

Frye wins it for Suns at buzzer in OT
Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Jazz snap 5-game skid, top Pacers 95-84 (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 30 points, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 95-84 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Paul Millsap had 23 points and a season-high 18 rebounds for the Jazz, who won for the first time after four consecutive losses under interim coach Tyrone Corbin.

Jefferson, Jazz top Pacers, give Corbin first win
Al Jefferson scored 30 points, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 95-84 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Memphis Grizzlies' trade of O.J. Mayo to Indiana Pacers falls apart, sources say
The Grizzlies have agreed to trade O.J. Mayo to the Pacers for Josh McRoberts and a 2011 first-round pick, league sources said Thursday, but the deal has fallen apart.

Fast-break Pacers roll past Wizards (AP)

Danny Granger had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers piled on the fast-break points Tuesday night to open the season's homestretch with a 113-96 rout of the Washington Wizards. Tyler Hansbrough added 17 points in 21 minutes as the Pacers broke a two-game losing streak and improved to 8-3 under interim coach Frank Vogel.

Prince leads Pistons by Pacers in OT (AP)

Tayshaun Prince had 25 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 115-109 in overtime Wednesday night. The Pistons led by 10 midway through the fourth quarter, but allowed Darren Collison to tie the game with 15.4 seconds left. Prince had the ball in the final seconds of regulation with a chance to win it, but didn't get a good shot off or the foul he wanted...

Prince helps Pistons knock off Pacers in overtime
Tayshaun Prince had 25 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 115-109 in overtime Wednesday night.

Heat F Miller injured, to miss next game
Miami Heat forward Mike Miller left the team's game against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter Tuesday night after taking a hit to the head.

Wade's 41 points carry Heat past Pacers
Dwyane Wade tied a franchise record for most points in a first half with 31, and finished with 41 overall to help the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Tuesday night.

Wade scores 41, helps Heat top Pacers (AP)

Dwyane Wade tied a franchise record for most points in a first half with 31, and finished with 41 overall to help the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Tuesday night. Wade also finished with 12 rebounds for the Heat, who bounced back from a loss to Boston on Sunday. LeBron James scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and Chris Bosh added 22 points and eight rebounds for...

Big 3 combine for 90 points as Heat top Pacers
Dwyane Wade tied a franchise record for most points in a first half with 31, and finished with 41 overall to help the Miami Heat defeat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Tuesday night.

Pacers improve to 7-1 under Vogel (AP)

Danny Granger scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers snap a six-game losing streak to the Milwaukee Bucks with a 103-97 victory on Saturday night. Darren Collison added 22 points as the Pacers improved to 7-1 since Frank Vogel took over as the interim coach on Jan.

Jones, Pacers improve to 6-1 under Vogel (AP)

Dahntay Jones scored 17 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers rallied to win for the sixth time in seven games under interim coach Frank Vogel with a 116-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Danny Granger also had 19 points for Indiana, which trailed by nine points in the second half.

Pacers nip Bobcats; move into 8th place in East
Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, and the Indiana Pacers held off the Charlotte Bobcats to win 104-103 Wednesday night.

Hibbert leads surging Pacers by Bobcats (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, and the Indiana Pacers held off the Charlotte Bobcats to win 104-103 Wednesday night. Danny Granger had 25 points and Darren Collison added 15 points for Indiana, which won for the fifth time in six games since Frank Vogel took over as coach for Jim O'Brien a week and a half ago.

James has 41, Heat win seventh straight (AP)

With LeBron James on the bench, the Indiana Pacers quickly took command. Unfortunately for them, he returned. The league's two-time reigning MVP had 41 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Chris Bosh added 19 points and the Miami Heat rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 117-112 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Week 16 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Nothing like a mid-season coaching change to turn around a player's fortunes. Just ask Indiana's Roy Hibbert. As Sergio Gonzalez writes in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em, the Pacer big man is back producing.




Pacers tip Nets, still perfect under interim coach
Dahntay Jones scored a season-high 18 points and the Indiana Pacers remained unbeaten in four games under interim coach Frank Vogel with a 105-86 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday.

Pacers move to 4-0 under Vogel, top Nets (AP)

Dahntay Jones scored a season-high 18 points and the Indiana Pacers remained unbeaten in four games under interim coach Frank Vogel with a 105-86 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday. Mike Dunleavy added 17 points and hit a 3-pointer to ignite an early 10-point run that put the Pacers ahead for good.

Pacers drop Blazers, improve to 3-0 under Vogel
Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-87 on Friday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Frank Vogel.

Pacers now 3-0 under interim coach Vogel (AP)

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-87 on Friday night and improve to 3-0 under interim coach Frank Vogel. Granger was questionable with a sinus infection, but he shot 7 for 13 from the field to help Indiana earn its first winning streak of more than two games this season.

Cavs lose 22nd straight, 1 from record (AP)

So close. So tantalizingly close. That's about as good as the Cleveland Cavaliers can hope for these days. Their long losing streak is almost history. Cleveland's slide reached 22 straight -- one shy of the NBA's single-season record -- as Danny Granger scored 23 points and Darren Collison added 22 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-112 win over the Cavs, still winless in 2011 and losers...

Pacers hang on, push Cavs' losing streak to 22
Cleveland's slide reached 22 games -- one shy of the NBA's single-season record -- as Danny Granger scored 23 points and Darren Collison added 22 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-112 win over the Cavaliers, now winless in 2011 and losers of 32 of 33.

Pacers owner says Bird's job safe (AP)
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon says team president Larry Bird's job is safe through the rest of the season, and he could be back next year. The Pacers fired coach Jim O'Brien on Sunday. Some fans have grown restless because the Pacers have missed the playoffs for four straight seasons. Many have been critical of Bird, an Indiana native and former Boston Celtic star.

Pacers owner to keep Bird as president
Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon says team president Larry Bird's job is safe through the rest of the season, and he could be back next year.

Vogel wins coaching debut as Pacers tip Raptors
Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help Indiana beat the Toronto Raptors 104-93 Monday night in Frank Vogel's debut as Pacers interim coach.

Pacers beat Raptors in Vogel's debut (AP)

Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 11 rebounds to help Indiana beat the Toronto Raptors 104-93 Monday night in Frank Vogel's debut as Pacers interim coach. The 37-year-old Vogel replaced Jim O'Brien, who was fired on Sunday. Vogel said he would allow Hibbert to play through his mistakes, and the 7-foot-2 center rewarded his new coach with his highest-scoring game since Nov.

Reports: Pacers fire coach O'Brien
The Indiana Pacers have reportedly fired coach Jim O'Brien after failing to make the playoffs in three losing seasons.

Reports: Pacers fire coach O'Brien (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have reportedly fired coach Jim O'Brien after failing to make the playoffs in three losing seasons. Several media outlets reported the firing Sunday. The Pacers called a 4 p.m. news conference with team president Larry Bird, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Bird will discuss the coaching situation.

Indiana Pacers fire coach Jim O'Brien amid fourth season, reports say
The Indiana Pacers have fired Jim O'Brien in his fourth season as coach with the team, Yahoo! Sports and the Indianapolis Star have reported.

Bulls improve to 11-0 within division (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Derrick Rose scored 20 points despite two stomach ulcers and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Indiana Pacers 110-89 on Saturday night. Luol Deng added 19 points after scoring 26 the previous night against Orlando, and the Bulls improved to 11-0 against Central teams while remaining the lone unbeaten team against its own division.

Dunleavy, Pacers rip Nets, snap 6-game skid
Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 124-92 on Friday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Pacers rip Nets to snap 6-game skid (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 124-92 on Friday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Dunleavy shot 12 for 16 from the field and made 6-of-7 3-pointers in his first game with 30 or more points in more than two months. He helped Indiana post its largest margin of victory this season.

Tyler Hansbrough, Brandon Rush out for Pacers against Nets
Brandon Rush and Tyler Hansbrough will miss the Indiana Pacers' game against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night.

Pacers' Hansbrough, Rush out vs. Nets (AP)
Brandon Rush and Tyler Hansbrough will miss the Indiana Pacers' game against the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Hansbrough, who has started the past 10 games, is out with pneumonia. The forward is averaging 7.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from the field. He scored a career-high 27 points on Jan.

Hot-shooting Magic roll past Pacers (AP)

Dwight Howard had 19 points and 16 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 111-96 on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson had 19 points and nine rebounds, Hedo Turkoglu scored 18 points and Ryan Anderson added 14 for the Magic, who made 16-of-34 3-pointers and shot 50 percent from the field.

Howard's double-double leads Magic
Dwight Howard had 19 points and 16 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 111-96 on Wednesday night.

Orlando Magic waive resert point guard Jason Williams
The Orlando Magic have waived point guard Jason Williams.

The team announced the move in a statement on Wednesday. Williams didn't make the trip for the Magic's road game against Indiana Wednesday night.

Magic waive PG Jason Williams (AP)
The Orlando Magic have waived point guard Jason Williams. The team announced the move in a statement on Wednesday. Williams didn't make the trip for the Magic's road game against Indiana Wednesday night. Magic president of basketball operations Otis Smith told reporters after the morning shoot around that he didn't think Williams, who had slipped to the fourth point guard spot, was upset...

Melo delights home fans with 36 as Nuggets roll
Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight.

Anthony scores 36, hears cheers in win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight. Anthony had been subjected to jeers by the home crowd as trade talk intensified last week, but on this night, the Denver fans showed him plenty of love, especially when he was raining 3s from all over the court...

'Melo drops 36 as Nuggets hammer Pacers
Carmelo Anthony gave the home crowd nothing to boo about Sunday night, scoring 36 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who lost their fifth straight.

Griffin's 47 leads Clippers over Pacers
Blake Griffin had a career-high 47 points and 14 rebounds for his 27th consecutive double-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-107 on Monday.

Griffin's career-high 47 lift Clippers (AP)

Blake Griffin had a career-high 47 points and 14 rebounds for his 27th consecutive double-double, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-107 on Monday. It was Griffin's 33rd double-double of his rookie season, and his 19 field goals made were a career best. Danny Granger scored 32 points, making 10 of 11 free throws, and former UCLA star Darren Collison added 30...

Rose scores 29 as Bulls cruise past Pacers
Derrick Rose had 29 points and a season-high 10 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 99-86 Friday night.

Rose's 29 points, 10 rebounds lead Bulls (AP)

Derrick Rose had 29 points and a season-high 10 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 99-86 Friday night. Rose, who scored 20 points in the second half, also had five assists. Luol Deng had 17 points and five assists, Carlos Boozer scored 14 points and Kurt Thomas had a season-high 18 rebounds.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki expected to miss eighth game vs. Indiana Pacers
Dirk Nowitzki is expected to miss his eighth consecutive game with a sprained right knee as the Dallas Mavericks open a four-game road trip on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers.

Pacers top hurting Mavericks for 2nd win in row
Brandon Rush scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-89 on Wednesday night.

Rush lifts Pacers past Mavericks 102-89 (AP)

Brandon Rush scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-89 on Wednesday night. Danny Granger and Darren Collison both scored 17 points and rookie Paul George added a season-high 16 for the Pacers, who won their second straight. Jason Terry scored 18 points and Tyson Chandler had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks for the...

Rush leads Pacers past depleted Mavs
Brandon Rush scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-89 on Wednesday night.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal inactive against Indiana Pacers
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett will miss his eighth consecutive game Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings and reserve center Jermaine O'Neal will not play due to soreness that has returned in his left knee.

Pacers snap 9-game road skid, top Sixers (AP)

The visiting locker room was boisterous and loud following the game. And why not? For the first time since Nov. 30, the Indiana Pacers were able to celebrate a road victory. Danny Granger scored 27 points, Darren Collison added 21 points and 13 assists, and the Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Pacers halt 9-game road skid by dropping 76ers
Danny Granger scored 27 points, Darren Collison added 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

Hawks roll past slumping Pacers 108-93 (AP)

Josh Smith scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Joe Johnson added 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 108-93 on Saturday night. The Hawks have won four straight and eight of 10. Indiana, which never led, has dropped three in a row and six of seven. Danny Granger scored 16 for the Pacers, who seemed to lose focus after coach Jim O'Brien's technical foul with...

Spurs come back from 15 down to beat Pacers
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid.

Spurs come from 15 down to earn 30th win (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid. Tim Duncan had 15 points and 15 rebounds and Indianapolis native George Hill scored 16 points for the Spurs, who overcame a 15-point deficit to become the first team in the league to win 30 games.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Pacers
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Friday night and snap a two-game skid.

Knicks F Gallinari to miss 2-3 weeks (AP)
The New York Knicks say forward Danilo Gallinari is expected to miss two to three weeks with a sprained left knee. Gallinari was hurt Sunday during the fourth quarter of a 98-92 victory over Indiana when Pacers swingman Brandon Rush lost his balance after driving for a layup and his right shoulder collided with Gallinari's knee.

Amare clutch in last quarter as Knicks tip Pacers
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, including six of New York's last seven points, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Sunday.

Knicks beat Pacers, Gallinari hurts knee (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, including six of New York's last seven points, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Sunday. Danny Granger had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Darren Collison had 22 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Pacers, who lost for the fourth time in their last five games.

Celtics F Pierce fined $15,000 by NBA (AP)
The NBA has fined Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce for throwing an object into the stands. NBA Executive Vice President Stu Jackson announced the $15,000 penalty on Saturday. The league says the incident occurred in the first quarter of Boston's 95-83 victory at the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.

Pacers drop Wizards to 0-16 on road (AP)

Danny Granger and Darren Collison scored 18 points apiece and the Indiana Pacers pulled away early for a 95-86 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Granger shot 8 of 12 from the field and scored 13 of his points in the first half in helping Indiana snap a three-game losing streak. John Wall scored 25 for the Wizards, who are 0-16 on the road this season and 8-7 at home.

Wizards drop to 0-16 on the road
Danny Granger and Darren Collison scored 18 points apiece and the Indiana Pacers pulled away early for a 95-86 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday.

Young helps struggling Wizards rough up Pacers
Nick Young had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Young leads Wizards past slumping Pacers (AP)

Nick Young had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 104-90 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Andray Blatche had 22 points and 11 rebounds and JaVale McGee had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Washington. Mike Dunleavy had 20 points and Danny Granger 15 for the Pacers, who've lost seven of their last nine games -- all by more than 10 points.

Washington Wizards' Kirk Hinrich leaves game with bruised thigh
Washington Wizards guard Kirk Hinrich left Wednesday's game against Indiana with a bruised left thigh. He was ruled out of the game after departing early in the second quarter.

Wizards coach Flip Saunders to miss Wizards game for family emergency
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday night against Indiana "due to a family emergency involving his mother."

Wizards' Saunders misses game vs. Pacers (AP)
Washington coach Flip Saunders will miss the Wizards' game Wednesday night against Indiana "due to a family emergency involving his mother." Assistant coach Randy Wittman will substitute for Saunders, who is in his second season as Washington's coach. Entering Wednesday's game, the Wizards are 7-22.

Celtics get back on track, defeat Pacers (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 21 points and Ray Allen added 17 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 95-83 on Tuesday night. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo missed his fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle. The Celtics improved to 4-1 without him and maintained the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Pierce helps Celts rebound with win over Pacers
Paul Pierce scored 21 points and Ray Allen added 17 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 95-83 on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (ankle) sits for 5th straight game
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will miss his fifth straight game on Tuesday when he sits out against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained left ankle.

Grizzlies drop Pacers, pick up rare road victory
Rudy Gay scored 30 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 104-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night.

Grizzlies beat Pacers to end 3-game skid (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 30 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 16 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 104-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers Sunday night. O.J. Mayo and Marc Gasol added 17 points each for Memphis. The Grizzlies improved to 5-11 on the road and 13-17 overall.

Last-second tip helps Pacers edge past Hornets
Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Dunleavy's tip-in at buzzer lifts Pacers (AP)

Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets had taken the lead on a jumper by David West with 3.9 seconds left. Indiana's Danny Granger's long shot rattled around the rim, and Dunleavy was uncontested for the rebound under the hoop.

Dunleavy's tip-in dramatically lifts Pacers
Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Pierce carries C's to 13th straight win
Paul Pierce had his seventh career triple-double and Boston extended its winning streak to 13 games by holding off the Indiana Pacers 99-88 on Sunday.

Celtics win 13th straight behind Pierce (AP)

Rest up, Rajon Rondo. The Boston Celtics showed they can still keep the ball moving even without the NBA's assist leader, getting a triple-double from Paul Pierce while holding off the Indiana Pacers 99-88 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 13 straight. Pierce had 12 assists and Ray Allen added six more as the Celtics played their second straight game without Rondo, who is out for a...

Pierce nets triple-double; Celts up streak to 13
Paul Pierce had his seventh career triple-double and Boston extended its winning streak to 13 games by holding off the Indiana Pacers 99-88 on Sunday.

Granger, Pacers send Cavs to 10th straight loss
Danny Granger had 30 points and a season-high 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland 108-99 on Friday night, extending the Cavaliers' losing streak to 10 games.

Pacers hand Cavaliers 10th straight loss (AP)

Danny Granger had 30 points and a season-high 12 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat Cleveland 108-99 on Friday night, extending the Cavaliers' losing streak to 10 games. Granger had struggled during Indiana's three-game losing streak, but he bounced back to make 12 of 22 shots, including four of seven 3-pointers.

Kobe carries Lakers past Pacers
Kobe Bryant scored 25 of his 31 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Wednesday night.

Lakers lead throughout, beat Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 25 of his 31 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol scored 28 points and Lamar Odom had 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Lakers, who never trailed. The Lakers shot 51 percent against the Pacers, who entered with the NBA's No.

Bryant takes charge as Lakers put away Pacers
Kobe Bryant scored 25 of his 31 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Wednesday night.

Bulls' Rose day-to-day with injuries
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is listed as day-to-day after suffering multiple injuries in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

Bulls G Rose day-to-day with injuries (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is listed as day-to-day after suffering multiple injuries in a win over the Indiana Pacers. Rose has a sprained right wrist, a bruised right elbow and a sore right hip after Monday's game. He will be in Toronto for Wednesday's game against the Raptors. Coach Tom Thibodeau said that he anticipates Rose will play, but if he can't C.J.

Boozer drops 22 as Bulls win 6th straight game
Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead Chicago to a 92-73 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, the Bulls' sixth straight win.

Boozer leads Bulls to sixth straight win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 18 rebounds to lead Chicago to a 92-73 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, the Bulls' sixth straight win. Derrick Rose added 17 points and 12 assists for Chicago and he ignited a 10-0 run after returning from a rest midway through the fourth quarter that broke open a close game.

Smith, Horford power Hawks to win over Pacers
Josh Smith took care of his sore hamstring and then took care of the Indiana Pacers, scoring 21 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-83 win Saturday night.

Smith helps Hawks hold off Pacers (AP)

Josh Smith took care of his sore hamstring and then took care of the Indiana Pacers, scoring 21 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-83 win Saturday night. Smith was treated for cramping in his right hamstring before the game and showed no sign of being limited against the Pacers. He had consecutive three-point plays late in the fourth quarter, each time after Indiana cut Atlanta's lead to...

Pacers bother Jackson, Bobcats' shooting to win
Danny Granger scored 18 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-92 on Friday night.

Bogut's tip-in at buzzer lifts Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut tipped in an inbounds pass from Luc Richard Mbah a Moute as time expired, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks to a 97-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. With 0.5 seconds left, Mbah a Moute made a perfect pass that just missed the rim, but allowed Bogut to deflect it in for the winning points.

Rush, Granger team to lift Pacers over Raptors
Brandon Rush scored a season-high 26 points, Danny Granger had 21 and the Indiana Pacers put seven players in double figures in a 124-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

Rush's 26 help Pacers beat Raptors (AP)

Brandon Rush scored a season-high 26 points, Danny Granger had 21 and the Indiana Pacers put seven players in double figures in a 124-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Rush, a reserve, was 10 for 18 from the field, including 6 for 8 from 3-point range. Indiana shot 55 percent overall, led by a 13-for-26 effort from behind the arc.

Frye's 21 points lift Suns past worn-down Pacers
Channing Frye scored a season-high 29 points, Jason Richardson added 21 and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the road-weary Indiana Pacers 105-97 on Friday night.

Powered by Granger's 37, Pacers slip by Kings
Danny Granger scored a season-high 33 points for the Indiana Pacers, who used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Sacramento Kings, in a 107-98 victory Tuesday night.

Jazz win seventh straight, rout Pacers (AP)

Deron Williams had 24 points and 16 assists, and fueled a 35-point first quarter as the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 110-88 on Wednesday night. It was the seventh straight win for the Jazz (15-5) and fifth in a row at home. Darren Collison led Indiana with 16 points. Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert added 15 apiece for the Pacers, who had their four-game road win streak end.

Granger's 37 help surging Pacers win (AP)

Danny Granger scored a season-high 37 points for the Indiana Pacers, who used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Sacramento Kings, in a 107-98 victory Tuesday night. The victory was the fourth in five games for the Pacers, who began their four-game road trip by beating the Lakers on Sunday night.

Miller, Rodman, Mullin HOF Finalists - Reggie Miller (G) Indiana Pacers
Reggie Miller, Dennis Rodman, and Chris Mullin are some of the names that have been released as finalists for this year's Hall of Fame class.

Pacers overcome 41 by Kobe, win in LA (AP)

Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant scored 41 points but missed two tying 3-point attempts in the final seconds of the Indiana Pacers' first victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, 95-92 Sunday night. Danny Granger added 18 points for the Pacers, who followed up their surprising road win over Miami six days ago with an even more stunning victory.

Lakers drop second consecutive game
Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Kobe Bryant scored 41 points but missed two tying 3-point attempts in the final seconds of the Indiana Pacers' first victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center, 95-92 Sunday night.

Westbrook carries Thunder past Pacers in OT
Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Westbrook scores 43, Thunder win in OT (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Westbrook was 13 of 24 from the field and made 17 of 18 free throws and Oklahoma City overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to win its fifth consecutive road game.

Thunder rally to nip Pacers in overtime
Russell Westbrook scored 43 points and Kevin Durant made clutch shots late in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-106 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Van Gundy: Jackson's comments 'ignorant' (AP)

How's this for a twist in the Sunshine State rivalry: Orlando's Stan Van Gundy is coming to the defense of Miami coach Erik Spoelstra. A day after Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Spoelstra's job could be in jeopardy if Miami doesn't start winning soon, Van Gundy called those comments "inappropriate" and "ignorant." Jackson told a Chicago radio station...

Granger goes for 24 as Pacers plow Cavaliers
Danny Granger scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-89 on Tuesday night.

Granger leads Pacers past Cavaliers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 100-89 on Tuesday night. Granger got off to a slow start but scored 10 points in the second quarter as Indiana expanded an eight-point lead into a 62-37 margin at halftime. Ramon Sessions had 15 points, six rebounds and five assists for Cleveland (5-8), which lost its third consecutive game.

Miami Heat to re-evaluate Dwyane Wade; Udonis Haslem awaits fate
Dwyane Wade remains questionable for the Miami Heat's game Monday night against the Indiana Pacers because of a sprained left wrist.

Wade suffers worst shooting night as Heat lose
Danny Granger had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Brandon Rush added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers added to Miami's week of woe, beating the Heat 93-77 in the worst shooting game of Dwyane Wade's career.

Heat lose on Wade's worst shooting night (AP)

Danny Granger had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Brandon Rush added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Miami Heat 93-77 on Monday, on the worst shooting night of Dwyane Wade's career. Wade finished with three points on 1-for-13 shooting. He had never shot so poorly when taking at least 13 tries, and the point total was the third-lowest of his career.

Howard overcomes slow start, Magic win (AP)

Jameer Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 33 second left, leading Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic to a 90-86 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Howard scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, helping Orlando recover from a 52-49 halftime deficit. Rashard Lewis made five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points.

Howard's 14-point fourth lifts Magic over Pacers
Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to score 25 points, Jameer Nelson converted the go-ahead three-point play, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 90-86 on Saturday night.

Short-handed Pacers rout banged-up Clips (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 points and the short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers 107-80 on Thursday night. Roy Hibbert had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Brandon Rush and A.J. Price each added 14 points for the Pacers (5-5). Indiana shot 51 percent from the field, despite missing starters Darren Collison and Mike Dunleavy.

Granger, Pacers overpower punchless Clippers
Danny Granger scored 22 points and the short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the banged-up Los Angeles Clippers 107-80 on Thursday night.

Indiana Pacers without Darren Collison, Mike Dunleavy against Los Angeles Clippers
The Indiana Pacers will be without starters Darren Collison and Mike Dunleavy when they face the Los Angeles Clippers.

Pacers' Collison, Dunleavy out vs. Clips (AP)
The Indiana Pacers will be without starters Darren Collison and Mike Dunleavy when they face the Los Angeles Clippers. Collison will miss his second straight game with a sprained ankle. Coach Jim O'Brien says Collison's injury is more severe than originally thought, but shouldn't keep him out much longer.

Smith's big game lifts Hawks past Pacers (AP)

Josh Smith had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Indiana Pacers 102-92 on Tuesday night. Mike Bibby scored 16 points and Al Horford added 15 for the Hawks, who won their second straight after a four-game losing streak. Danny Granger scored 22 points for the Pacers.

PG Collison, F Hansbrough out for Pacers (AP)
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and reserve forward Tyler Hansbrough will miss Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with sprained left ankles. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien says neither should be out for an extended period of time. Collison is third on the team with 15.1 points per game, leads the team in assists and shoots 92 percent from the free throw line.

Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough sit out for Indiana Pacers with ankle injuries
Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison and reserve forward Tyler Hansbrough will miss Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with sprained left ankles.

Scola wants to play even with lockout (AP)

Luis Scola says he wants to play for Argentina in next summer's FIBA Americas championship even if there is a lockout. Scola says playing international tournaments is a great way to stay in shape, so he sees "no reason" not to and would get insurance and play -- a risk many players might not take if the NBA is closed for business by a work stoppage.

Pacers hand Cavs fourth straight home defeat
Danny Granger scored 34 points and the Indiana Pacers beat short-handed Cleveland 99-85 on Saturday night, handing the Cavaliers a four-game home losing streak for the first time since March 2003.

Pacers extend Cavs' struggles at home (AP)

Danny Granger scored 34 points and the Indiana Pacers beat short-handed Cleveland 99-85 on Saturday night, handing the Cavaliers a four-game home losing streak for the first time since March 2003. The Cavaliers beat Boston in the season opener at Quicken Loans Arena, but have since lost to Sacramento, Atlanta, New Jersey and Indiana.

Mo Williams, Anderson Varejao out for Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers were minus starters Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao for Saturday night's game against Indiana.

Miller, Scola lift Yao-less Rockets (AP)

Brad Miller and Luis Scola made up for the absence of Yao Ming, and the Houston Rockets held off the Indiana Pacers for a 102-99 victory Friday night. Miller had 23 points and eight rebounds, while Scola added 16 points in the Rockets' first game since losing Yao for a least a week with a sprained ankle.

Pacers go 20 for 21 in 3rd, rout Nuggets (AP)
Josh McRoberts had no idea history was at stake when he launched a deep 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter. If he did, he said he would have taken a different approach. The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when McRoberts was off on a 26-footer with 1.9 seconds left, and rolled to a 144-113 victory over the Denver Nuggets on...

Pacers tally 144 points behind near-perfect 3rd
The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night.

Pacers go 20 for 21 in 3rd, rout Nuggets (AP)

The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 24 of his 31 points in the Pacers' 54-point period.

Pacers drop 144 points on Nuggets in win
The Indiana Pacers made their first 20 shots of the third quarter, missing out on a perfect period when Josh McRoberts was off on a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Denver Nuggets 144-113 on Tuesday night.

Salmons scores 22 as Bucks beat Pacers (AP)

The Milwaukee Bucks barely could make a shot. They made sure the Indiana Pacers sank even fewer. The Bucks held the Pacers to 30 points in the second half of a 94-90 win on Friday night. The Pacers made just 10 of 34 shots in the last two quarters after draining 11 of 18 in the second. "We got a lot more active," said John Salmons, who led the Bucks with 22 points.

76ers' Collins leaves game with illness
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins was not on the bench for the second half of Wednesday night's game against Indiana because of symptoms related to vertigo. His return was questionable.

Collins leaves 76ers' win due to vertigo (AP)

Elton Brand had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Thaddeus Young scored 16 points to help the Philadelphia 76ers to their first victory of the season, 101-75 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Sixers coach Doug Collins wasn't around to celebrate his first win since he was hired in May. Collins left the bench at halftime because of symptoms related to vertigo.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins leaves game vs. Indiana Pacers with symptoms related to vertigo
76ers coach Doug Collins was not on the bench for the second half of Wednesday night's game against Indiana because of symptoms related to vertigo. His return was questionable.

Granger, Pacers hand Collins, 76ers third loss
Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-86 in their home opener on Saturday night.

Sixers fall to 0-3 under Collins (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-86 in their home opener on Saturday night. Mike Dunleavy scored 16, Darren Collison had 15 points and Roy Hibbert added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers (2-1). It was Collison's first regular-season home game since Indiana acquired him in an offseason trade.

Hansbrough helps Pacers win in Charlotte (AP)
Back in North Carolina and on the floor again after a long, frustrating layoff, Tyler Hansbrough performed as if he was back in college. His clutch play helped spoil the home opener for another ex-North Carolina star, Michael Jordan. Hansbrough's impressive performance, combined with Danny Granger's 33 points, led the Indiana Pacers to a 104-101 comeback victory over Charlotte on Friday...

Hansbrough helps Pacers win in Charlotte (AP)

Danny Granger scored 33 points, Tyler Hansbrough made a big contribution in his return to North Carolina and the Indiana Pacers rallied to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 104-101 on Friday night. With Hall of Famers Michael Jordan (Bobcats owner) sitting at the end of Charlotte's bench and Larry Bird (Pacers president) in the fourth row behind Indiana's, their teams staged a dramatic fourth...

Pacers pick up Brandon Rush's option despite suspension
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the fourth-year option on the contract of swingman Brandon Rush despite his recent suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Pacers exercise option on swingman Rush (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the fourth-year option on the contract of swingman Brandon Rush despite his recent suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Rush will make about $2.9 million next season after Friday's move, made before Rush sat out against Charlotte in the second of his five-game, unpaid ban.

Spurs capitalize on Pacers' youth, pull away late
Tim Duncan had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 122-109 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Spurs' star trio too much for Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 122-109 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Manu Ginobili scored 22 points for the Spurs, who blew an early double-digit lead and nearly their goal of starting strong in what could be the last season for their Big Three.

Deng scores 29 as Bulls rip Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 29 points and eight rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to 102-74 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Derrick Rose added 14 points and six assists for the Bulls (4-4) in their final preseason game before Wednesday night's opener at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird watched the blowout from a few rows...

Pacers pick up options for Darren Collison, Tyler Hansbrough
The Indiana Pacers say they've picked up the contract options for Darren Collison and Tyler Hansbrough.

Collison, Hansbrough options picked up (AP)
The Indiana Pacers say they've picked up the contract options for Darren Collison and Tyler Hansbrough. Team officials didn't provide details of the contracts Monday. Indiana got Collison in an August trade with New Orleans. He averaged 12.4 points and 5.7 assists in his rookie season with the Hornets.

Collison, Hansbrough options picked up
The Indiana Pacers say they've picked up the contract options for Darren Collison and Tyler Hansbrough.

Granger's 30 carry Pacers past Wolves (AP)

Danny Granger scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-86 in an NBA preseason game Wednesday night. Granger scored 17 of his points in the second half for Indiana, which won its first game of the preseason. Minnesota had been unbeaten in three preseason games. Darren Collison added 19 points and Paul George had 10 for the Pacers.

Granger leads Pacers to first preseason victory
Danny Granger scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-86 in a preseason game Wednesday night.

Yao scores 10 in 12 minutes, Rockets win (AP)

Luis Scola scored 23 points, Aaron Brooks added nine of his 17 in Houston's big third quarter, and the Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 126-92 on Saturday night. The Rockets broke from a 57-54 halftime lead with an 18-8 run led by Brooks and Kevin Martin. Houston outscored the Pacers 33-15 in the third quarter and Indiana didn't score in the final 2:34 of the period.

Carter makes 6 3s as Magic top Pacers (AP)

Vince Carter scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 93-86 in preseason action on Friday night. Carter made 6-of-8 3-pointers for Orlando (2-0). Ryan Anderson had 10 points and 16 rebounds, and Dwight Howard added 10 points and 10 boards, despite getting into early foul trouble.

Indiana Pacers pick up team option on center Ray Hibbert
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team option on center Roy Hibbert's contract, meaning the former first-round pick is signed through next season.

Pacers pick up option on C Hibbert (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team option on center Roy Hibbert's contract, meaning the former first-round pick is signed through next season. Hibbert, entering his third season with the Pacers, averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game last year. Coach Jim O'Brien said earlier in the week that Hibbert had the best offseason he's ever seen.

Pacers F Hansbrough healthy, ready to go (AP)
Tyler Hansbrough entered the NBA with much to prove after the Pacers took him in the first round of the 2009 draft. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound power forward was dominant at North Carolina, but he knew some critics questioned whether he had the size or the athletic ability to make it in the NBA. Medical issues prevented him from showing much in Indiana.

Knicks sign free-agent F Shawne Williams (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent forward Shawne Williams. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed Thursday. The 6-foot-9 Williams has averaged 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 13.4 minutes in 126 games in three NBA seasons with Indiana and Dallas. He was drafted 17th overall in 2006 following his freshman season at Memphis.

NBA suspends players Brandon Rush, Tyreke Evans, Kenny Hasbrouck
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.

NBA suspends Rush, Evans and Hasbrouck (AP)
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents. The league announced the suspensions in a statement Friday. Rush has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Rush, Evans, Hasbrouck suspended
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.

Report: Ferry heading to Spurs front office - Danny Ferry (F) Indiana Pacers
The Spurs have reportedly reached agreement with former Cavs GM Danny Ferry to return to their front office.

Stephenson knows Bird is upset by arrest (AP)
Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird's strongly worded statement that was critical of his actions and plans to speak to the Pacers president. "I'm just going to try to stay focused," Stephenson said Tuesday at the New York Knicks'...

Stephenson plans to chat with Bird
Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest.

Accused rookie Lance Stephenson knows Indiana Pacers' Larry Bird is upset, plans to chat
hough he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird's disappointment with his arrest.

Police: Lance Stephenson of Indiana Pacers pushed girlfriend down stairs, she hit head on step
Authorities say the girlfriend of Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson hit her head on a concrete step when he pushed her down a flight of stairs in New York.

Prosecutors: Stephenson hit girlfriend's head on step
Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson, after pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, grabbed her and hit her head on the bottom step, prosecutors said Monday.

Pacers draft pick arrested for assault (AP)
Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson has been arrested in his native New York City, accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Police say Stephenson was taken into custody Sunday following a 5 a.m. fight with the woman in Brooklyn. The woman was treated at a hospital for injuries sustained in a fall down a flight of stairs.

Report: Indiana Pacers rookie Lance Stephenson arrested for pushing girlfriend down stairs
Indiana Pacers rookie guard Lance Stephenson was arrested for pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs early Sunday morning in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to police.

Pacers' Stephenson charged with assault
Indiana Pacers NBA player Lance Stephenson was charged with assault Sunday for allegedly throwing his long-time girlfriend down the stairs in front of a Brooklyn home, police said.

Granger OK, Rondo out of worlds practice (AP)
Danny Granger's ring finger on his shooting hand is not broken and he will be able to return to U.S. practice when he is ready. USA Basketball officials said Wednesday that X-rays on Granger's finger were negative and it is only dislocated. The Indiana Pacers forward was hurt when he hit his right hand on the rim during a scrimmage Tuesday.

Pacers get Collison, Posey in 4-way deal (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston. The Pacers also announced Wednesday they have dealt Troy Murphy to the Nets, who sent guard Courtney Lee to Houston. To complete the trade, the Rockets shipped swingman Trevor Ariza to New Orleans.

Collison headed to Pacers in 4-team trade
The Indiana Pacers have acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston.

Injury bug hits US national team (AP)
The U.S. national team brought its injury bug east. Indiana forward Danny Granger dislocated a finger on his right hand Tuesday as the Americans scrimmaged during the opening day of their training camp in New York. Granger was hurt when he banged his hand on the rim while playing defense. Team officials didn't believe the injury was serious, but Granger planned to see a doctor after practice.

Former Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams arrested in Memphis
Troubled former Pacers forward Shawne Williams was arrested after police found marijuana and a loaded gun in the car he was driving.

Pacers sign 2nd-round pick Stephenson (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have signed second-round draft pick Lance Stephenson to a multiyear contract. The Pacers made the announcement Thursday, but did not disclose the terms of the deal. Stephenson was the 2010 Big East Rookie of the Year at Cincinnati this past season. The 6-foot-5 guard was the Pacers' second-leading scorer in the Orlando summer league at nearly 15 points per game, and led the...

Pacers name Kellogg as new VP
The Indiana Pacers have chosen Clark Kellogg as its vice president for player relations.

Agent: Hornets doing damage to Head (AP)
The agent for Luther Head said Wednesday that his client is healthy and that the New Orleans Hornets have not offered a reasonable explanation for why they rescinded a two-year contract offer for the veteran guard. Mark Bartelstein said the Hornets informed him not long after general manager Jeff Bower had stepped down on Tuesday that Head, who played for the Indiana Pacers last season, had failed...

Pacers tap Kellogg for player relations (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have chosen Clark Kellogg as its vice president for player relations. The 48-year-old Kellogg was the Pacers first-round pick out of Ohio State in 1982 and he played five seasons before a knee injury forced his retirement. Kellogg will continue to work as a television analyst for Pacers games and as the lead college basketball analyst for CBS Sports.

Indiana Pacers name Clark Kellogg vice president for player relations
The Indiana Pacers have chosen Clark Kellogg as its vice president for player relations.

Pacers deal keeps team in Indianapolis
Indianapolis officials and the Indiana Pacers have reached a deal to keep the team at Conseco Fieldhouse for the next three seasons while the city pays $10 million a year for running the arena.

Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis officials reach $30 million agreement on Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs
Indianapolis officials and the Indiana Pacers have reached a deal under which the team will stay in Conseco Fieldhouse the next three seasons while the city pays $10 million a year for running the arena.

No knee surgery needed for Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert won't need surgery after injuring his right knee while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic.

City helping to keep Pacers in Indy
A new deal designed to keep the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse through at least 2013 calls for Indianapolis to spend at least $33.5 million to help the team's owners operate the arena and pay for improvements to the franchise's home.

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert having injured knee examined
Pacers center Roy Hibbert injured his right knee this week while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic.

Pacers C Hibbert to have knee examined (AP)
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert injured his right knee this week while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic. The Pacers said Friday that the injury was believed to be minor and that Hibbert was traveling to Indianapolis to be examined by team doctors. Hibbert is one of the team's young building blocks, along with Danny Granger.

Celtics plan to sign Jermaine O'Neal (AP)
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says the team plans to sign six-time All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal. The contract is reportedly for the mid-level exception, about $5.76 million in the first year of a two-year deal. O'Neal has averaged 14 points and 7.5 rebounds in a 14-year career for Portland, Indiana, Toronto and Miami.

Indiana Pacers continue arena talks as deadline looms
The Indiana Pacers still are renegotiating the team's lease of Conseco Fieldhouse with a Wednesday deadline approaching.

Pacers pick Ryan Reid w/ 57th pick - Ryan Reid (F) Indiana Pacers
The Pacers took power forward Ryan Reid with the 57th pick in the draft.

2010 NBA Draft: Larry Bird says Indiana Pacers might deal draft pick for point guard
Pacers president Larry Bird says he's looking to add a point guard in Thursday night's NBA draft and he is mulling over possible trades.

Pacers may deal pick for point guard
Larry Bird wants the Indiana Pacers to win now and says he'll do whatever it takes to make that happen next season.

2010 NBA Draft: Larry Bird says Indiana Pacers might deal draft pick for point guard
Pacers president Larry Bird says he's looking to add a point guard in Thursday night's NBA draft and he is mulling over possible trades.

Dallas Mavericks give draft pick to Indiana Pacers to complete Shawne Williams trade
The Dallas Mavericks finally closed the book on their unsuccessful trade for troubled forward Shawne Williams by sending the Indiana Pacers their 57th pick in the upcoming NBA draft, Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson confirmed.

Indiana drug charges tied to Randolph (AP)
A longtime friend of Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph faces drug charges after Indianapolis police said they found him driving the NBA star's sport utility vehicle with a cooler containing marijuana. Arthur Boyd, 32, was arrested after police investigated an informant's tip that Randolph was involved with Indianapolis-area drug dealers, according to court documents.

Pacers' Price has surgery for knee injury
Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price has undergone surgery on his left knee and will go through the rehabilitation process in Indianapolis.

Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price undergoes knee surgery
Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price has undergone surgery on his left knee and will go through the rehabilitation process in Indianapolis.

Pacers G Price to miss 4-6 months (AP)
Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price has undergone surgery on his left knee and will go through the rehabilitation process in Indianapolis. The Pacers said Price had successful surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured patella. He is expected to be out four to six months. The second-year guard averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.6 rebounds in his rookie season with Indiana.

Indiana Pacers guard A.J. Price out 4-6 months with knee injury
The Indiana Pacers say guard A.J. Price will need 4-6 months to heal from a knee injury he suffered while playing in a charity basketball game.

Pacers G Price to miss 4-6 months (AP)
The Indiana Pacers say guard A.J. Price will need 4-6 months to heal from a knee injury he suffered while playing in a charity basketball game. Price was injured in New York on Saturday night. He was examined by team doctors Monday and will undergo surgery Tuesday in Indianapolis to repair a fractured left patella.

Indianapolis would lose $55 million if Indiana Pacers left
A new study has concluded that Indianapolis businesses would lose $55 million if the Indiana Pacers left town.

Study: Indy loses $55M if Pacers leave (AP)
A new study has concluded that Indianapolis businesses would lose $55 million if the Indiana Pacers left town. Hunden Strategic Partners conducted the research for the Marion County Capital Improvement Board, which shared the findings Monday. The CIB owns Conseco Fieldhouse, where the Pacers play home games.

Agent: Ford will be back with Pacers
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford will pick up the player option on the final year of his contract and return to the team next season.

Agent: T.J. Ford to return to Indiana Pacers next season
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford will pick up the player option on the final year of his contract and return to the team next season.

Agent: PG Ford to return to Pacers (AP)
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford will pick up the player option on the final year of his contract and return to the team next season. Bob Myers, Ford's agent, said the paperwork is in process. Ford is owed $8.5 million next year. Ford joined the team via a trade with Toronto two years ago. He averaged a career-high 14.9 points his first season with the Pacers, despite splitting time with...

Pacers prez Bird: Granger has regressed (AP)
Danny Granger, now more than ever, understands that Larry Bird is hard to please. Granger averaged 24.1 points this season, fourth-highest in team history and eighth-best in the league, but the Indiana Pacers president said his high-scoring forward took a step back. "I think sometimes, he rushes into things," Bird said.

Rivers to weigh options in offseason (AP)
Doc Rivers says he'll consider whether to return as coach of the Boston Celtics after the season, just as he does every year. Rivers said Wednesday night that his family will be a key factor. Next season, one of his sons will be a senior basketball player at Indiana University and his daughter will be a senior volleyball player at the University of Florida.

Carter leads Magic to fifth straight win (AP)
The Orlando Magic are finishing the regular season with a kick. Vince Carter scored 21 points to help Orlando beat the Indiana Pacers 118-98 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Jameer Nelson had 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Rashard Lewis scored 14 points for the Magic. Matt Barnes had 13 points and 11 rebounds and Dwight Howard added 12 points and 11 rebounds for...

Pacers top Nets for 10th win in 12 games (AP)
Danny Granger and the Indiana Pacers didn't underestimate the New Jersey Nets. Troy Murphy had 25 points and nine rebounds, and Granger scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, leading the streaking Pacers to a 115-102 victory over the NBA's worst team Saturday night. "No sympathy," Granger said about Nets (12-68).

Granger scores 36 as Pacers down Cavs (AP)
Danny Granger had 36 points, including nine of Indiana's final 11, and the Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers' backups 116-113 on Friday night for their ninth win in 11 games. With home-court advantage clinched through the NBA finals, Cavs coach Mike Brown is using this week to rest some regulars.

Brown may keep James out for season (AP)
LeBron James' regular season could be over. James was one of four starters missing for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. With home-court advantage already clinched throughout the playoffs, coach Mike Brown didn't rule out his healthy superstar also sitting against Orlando on Sunday and Atlanta on Wednesday.

Hibbert, McRoberts lead Pacers past Rockets
Roy Hibbert had 20 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 133-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday for their ninth home win in 10 games.

Pacers stay hot at home, beat Rockets (AP)
Roy Hibbert had 20 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 133-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday for their ninth home win in 10 games. Josh McRoberts had a career-high 18 points and tied a career high with 12 rebounds, and Danny Granger scored 18 for the Pacers, who have won seven of nine overall to improve to 29-48.

Wade explodes for 43 in Heat's defeat of Pacers
Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, eight in overtime, and the Miami Heat rallied for a 105-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Wade scores 43, Heat top Pacers in OT (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 43 points, eight in overtime, and the Miami Heat rallied for a 105-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Wade hit consecutive 3-pointers to give the Heat a 101-93 lead with 1:17 left in overtime. He made 14-of-22 field goals, including 2-of-3 3-pointers, and converted 13-of-17 free throws.

Granger lifts Pacers, home streak hits 8 (AP)
Danny Granger scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 102-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night for their eighth straight home win. Troy Murphy added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Roy Hibbert and Earl Watson each scored 10 for the Pacers, who have won six of seven to improve to 28-47.

Smith, Hawks snap Pacers' 5-game win streak
Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Al Horford added 18 points and 12 boards, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Indiana Pacers' five-game winning streak with a 94-84 victory on Sunday.

Hawks win eighth straight at home (AP)
Josh Smith had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Al Horford added 18 points and 12 boards, and the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Indiana Pacers' five-game winning streak with a 94-84 victory on Sunday. The Hawks, who had dropped two of three overall, increased their home winning streak to a season-high eight games.

Granger scores career-high 44 in defeat of Jazz
Danny Granger scored 18 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 122-106 on Friday night.

Granger's career-high 44 lifts Pacers (AP)
Danny Granger scored 18 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 122-106 on Friday night. It was the fourth straight game in which Granger has scored at least 30 points. He made 14 of 23 attempts from the floor, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range.

Wizards tie franchise mark with 13th loss in row
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 99-82 on Wednesday night and extend Washington's losing streak to a franchise record-tying 13 games.

Pacers hand Wizards 13th straight loss (AP)
Danny Granger scored 31 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 99-82 on Wednesday night and extend Washington's losing streak to a franchise record-tying 13 games. Andray Blatche started for the Wizards a night after he was benched for most of the game following a spat with coach Flip Saunders.

Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders starts forward Andray Blatche after refusal to play
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Wizards F Blatche to start vs. Pacers (AP)
Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders says Andray Blatche will start against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after opting not to re-enter Tuesday's game against Charlotte. Blatche did not return after the first 7 1/2 minutes of the 95-86 overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Saunders said Blatche didn't want to listen when he tried to talk to the forward about playing better...

Pistons' 8-year playoff streak to end (AP)
Danny Granger scored 32 points and the Indiana Pacers snapped a nine-game road losing streak with a 98-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night. Indiana is just 20-46 against the rest of the NBA, but beat Detroit in all four meetings this season -- the first time the Pacers swept a season series with the Pistons.

Granger's 32 lift Pacers past Thunder (AP)
Danny Granger scored 32 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-101 Sunday. Troy Murphy had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Roy Hibbert had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, who have won three of four. Indiana shot 52 percent in the game. Oklahoma City, one of the league's best defensive teams, allowed its highest point total of the season.

Granger's 32 help Pacers overpower Thunder
Danny Granger scored 32 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-101 Sunday.

Granger's 29 lift Pacers past Pistons (AP)
A couple of bleary-eyed days couldn't knock Danny Granger off his game. The Indiana forward returned from a right cheek injury Friday night, making three critical free throws late and finishing with 29 points to help the Pacers get beat the Detroit Pistons 106-102. On Wednesday, the Pacers said Granger was out indefinitely.

Granger back with 29 points as Pacers survive
Danny Granger scored 29 points in his return from a cheek injury, and Troy Murphy had 20 points in the Indiana Pacers 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Detroit Pistons will closely monitor Rodney Stuckey's return
Detroit coach John Kuester said guard Rodney Stuckey will play Friday night at Indiana, though the team will closely monitor how things go.

Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger released from hospital
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has been released from a hospital after a CT scan on his head and neck found no problems.

Cavs clinch second straight division (AP)
LeBron James had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their second straight outright Central Division championship and third in team history, beating Indiana 99-94 on Wednesday night. Cleveland (54-15) is the first team this season to clinch its division. After Cleveland's 18-point lead was cut to one, James had six points, two blocks, two steals and...

LeBron, Cavaliers clinch outright Central title
LeBron James had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their second straight outright Central Division championship and third in team history, beating Indiana 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Cleveland Cavaliers' Delonte West available for game against Indiana Pacers
Cleveland's Delonte West is available for the Cavaliers' game Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers.

Pacers hold on, snap Bobcats' win streak (AP)
Danny Granger scored 26 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 99-94 on Tuesday night, denying the Bobcats what would have been a franchise-record seventh consecutive victory. Troy Murphy had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points for Indiana, which had lost 14 of its previous 17 games.

Granger, Pacers stop Bobcats' win streak at six
Danny Granger scored 26 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat Charlotte 99-94 on Tuesday night, denying the Bobcats what would have been a franchise-record seventh consecutive victory.

Pacers PG Ford out 7-10 days (AP)
Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is expected to miss seven to 10 days with a sore left groin. Coach Jim O'Brien made the announcement before Indiana played the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Ford was injured early in the first quarter of a loss to the Celtics in Boston on Friday night. He was averaging 10.3 points and 3.8 assists in 41 games, including 10 starts.

Bucks win sixth straight, defeat Pacers (AP)
Scott Skiles warned the Milwaukee Bucks about not taking the Indiana Pacers for granted. The team listened just well enough. Jerry Stackhouse tied his season high with 20 points and the Bucks survived a late rally from the short-handed Indiana Pacers for a 98-94 victory Sunday, their sixth straight win.

Bucks withstand rally from shorthanded Pacers
Jerry Stackhouse tied his season-high with 20 points and the Milwaukee Bucks survived a late rally from the short-handed Indiana Pacers for a 98-94 win on Sunday.

Indiana Pacers' T.J. Ford expected to miss seven to 10 days
Pacers point guard T.J. Ford is expected to miss seven to 10 days with a sore left groin.

Celtics avoid 3-game skid, beat Pacers (AP)
The Boston Celtics went home after their last loss with the boos of the hometown fans still ringing in their ears. When they got together on Friday morning, they had plenty to talk about. "We really had a heart-to-heart this morning," Celtics captain Paul Pierce said after scoring 20 points in three quarters to help Boston snap a two-game losing streak and beat the Indiana Pacers 122-103.

Celtics dismantle Pacers to halt two-game skid
Paul Pierce scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 11 assists in just three quarters Friday night as the Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Jones, Rush help Pacers snap 4-game skid (AP)

Dahntay Jones scored 25 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 107-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night that snapped a four-game losing streak. Brandon Rush had 24 points and nine rebounds, and Troy Murphy added 19 points for the Pacers (21-43), who won for just the second time in nine games.

Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye, Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger suspended one game for altercation
Channing Frye and Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

Frye, Granger suspended 1 game for fight (AP)
Phoenix forward Channing Frye and Indiana's Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday. The league punished Frye on Tuesday for throwing a punch. Granger was penalized for fighting with Frye in the final minute of the third quarter in the Suns' 113-105 victory.

Altercations, technicals mar Suns' 1,900th win
Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls.

Suns ride Amare to rowdy win over Pacers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday night for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls. Things got heated with 46.7 seconds remaining in the third period when the Pacers' Earl Watson appeared to push the Suns' Channing Frye.

Anthony's 34 carry short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the injury-related absences of Kenyon Martin and Ty Lawson to beat the Indiana Pacers 122-114 on Friday night. J.R. Smith added 20 points off the bench and Chauncey Billups had 14 for the Nuggets, who sent the Pacers to their fifth loss in a row on the road.

Lakers dominate 3rd quarter, rout Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with a dominating third-quarter run for a 122-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and Pau Gasol had 14 points and 16 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who fell behind early before improving to 14-0 against the Pacers at Staples Center.

Pacers suspend Jones 1 game for conduct detrimental
The Indiana Pacers have suspended forward Solomon Jones for one game because of conduct detrimental to the team.

Pacers suspend F Jones for 1 game (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have suspended forward Solomon Jones for one game because of conduct detrimental to the team. The Pacers provided no additional details Monday explaining why Jones was suspended. Spokeswoman Krissy Myers said the Pacers would have no comment beyond a two-sentence news release issued by the team Jones will miss Tuesday night's game in Los Angeles against the Lakers.

Indiana Pacers suspend F Solomon Jones for game vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Indiana Pacers have suspended forward Solomon Jones for one game because of conduct detrimental to the team.

Pacers waive injured PG Diener (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have waived point guard Travis Diener, who played in only four games with Indiana this season because of a foot injury. The 6-foot-1 guard had surgery after injuring the big toe of his left foot in late September. Diener had averaged 5.4 points and 3.0 assists in playing 121 games since Indiana signed the former Marquette star as a free agent in 2007.

Granger leads Pacers past Bulls 100-90 (AP)

Danny Granger had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Chicago Bulls 100-90 on Saturday night. Dahntay Jones and Troy Murphy each had 17 points, and Roy Hibbert had 12 for Indiana. The Pacers snapped a three-game losing streak and won for just the second time in nine games to improve to 20-39.

Bucks pull away late to stay perfect vs. Pacers
John Salmons scored 20 points, and Brandon Jennings had 18 points and seven assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their fifth straight game, 112-110 over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.

Bucks beat Pacers for fifth straight win (AP)

John Salmons scored 20 points, and Brandon Jennings had 18 points and seven assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their fifth straight game, 112-110 over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, 29-28 overall and 3-0 against the Pacers this season.

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will play vs. the Indiana Pacers
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will play vs. the Indiana Pacers.

Bulls blow 23-point lead, beat Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng scored a season-high 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a wild 120-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after blowing an early 23-point lead. Derrick Rose added 23 points, eight assists and nine rebounds as the Bulls won for the seventh time in nine games. The Bulls led by 23 in the first quarter and were up 19 going into the second, only to watch it all...

Indiana Pacers get Danny Granger back but Mike Dunleavy sits out
Pacers scoring leader Danny Granger returned Wednesday, but Mike Dunleavy was sidelined with food poisoning.

Pacers' Granger returns, Dunleavy out (AP)
Indiana Pacers scoring leader Danny Granger returned Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls after sitting out a game because of personal reasons, while forward Mike Dunleavy missed the game because of food poisoning. Granger, averaging 22.9 points, did not play Monday night in a loss at Dallas -- the Pacers' fifth in six games -- after scoring a season-high 36 points in a victory at...

Mavs ride Haywood to fourth straight win (AP)

Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-0 with him as their starting center in a 91-82 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Haywood, who came over from Washington in a Feb. 13 trade, scored 13 points and added three blocks to anchor a defense that was struggling.

Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger sits out for personal reasons
Danny Granger will miss Monday night's game at Dallas for unspecified personal reasons.

Pacers' Granger out for personal reasons (AP)
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger will miss Monday night's game at Dallas for unspecified personal reasons. Granger's absence came two nights after he scored a season-high 36 points in a 125-115 victory at Houston. He also had seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Granger was out a month earlier this season with a heel injury.

Granger leads Pacers by new-look Rockets (AP)

The Indiana Pacers weren't too impressed with the new-look Houston Rockets. Danny Granger scored 36 points, T.J. Ford led a second-half surge and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 125-115 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night. The Rockets, playing their first game with four new players from a three-team trade, led most of the game but the Pacers rallied from nine points...

Granger's 36 hand new-look Rockets big loss
Danny Granger scored 36 points, T.J. Ford led a second-half surge and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 125-115 victory over the revamped Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Collison triple-double powers Hornets by Pacers
Rookie Darren Collison registered his first career triple-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 107-101 on Friday night.

Collison's triple-double lifts Hornets (AP)

Rookie Darren Collison registered his first career triple-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 107-101 on Friday night. Collison joined injured star Chris Paul as the only Hornets to record triple-doubles since former New Orleans point guard Baron Davis had one on Jan.

Parker returns, leads Spurs past Pacers (AP)

A bit of rest and relaxation in Malibu was all a hobbled Tony Parker needed to start blowing by the competition again. Parker returned after missing San Antonio's final game before the All-Star break because of a strained left hip flexor. Fresh off a four-day vacation with wife Eva Longoria, he scored 28 points to help the Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 90-87 on Wednesday night.

Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster undergoes back surgery
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season after undergoing what the team calls successful back surgery.

Indiana Pacers fan asked by Larry Bird to be patient
Pacers president Larry Bird is urging fans to remain patient through the team's struggles.

Bird urges Pacers fans to remain patient (AP)
Pacers president Larry Bird is urging fans to remain patient through the team's struggles. Indiana enters the All-Star break with an 18-34 record, well out of the playoff race after missing the postseason for the past three seasons. Last month, some players were openly wondering if their "weak-minded" defense could be righted and attendance woes have been a problem now for years,...

Court upholds dismissal of suit against 2 Pacers in Palace brawl
The Michigan Court of Appeals has refused to revive a lawsuit by a Palace of Auburn Hills employee against two Indiana Pacers players over her injuries in a 2004 brawl.

Dismissal of suit in Palace brawl upheld (AP)
The Michigan Court of Appeals has refused to revive a lawsuit by a Palace of Auburn Hills employee against two Indiana Pacers players over her injuries in a 2004 brawl. The court released a decision Wednesday upholding an Oakland County judge's decision to throw out the case against then-Pacers players Jermaine O'Neal and David Harrison and the team itself.

Deng scores 23 to lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 109-101 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose and John Salmons each scored 21 points for the Bulls, who had lost three of their previous four. Kirk Hinrich scored 17 points, and Brad Miller added 13 for Chicago. Danny Granger had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Troy Murphy had 18 points and 16 rebounds and Earl Watson added...

Indiana Pacers lose Jeff Foster for season; Tyler Hansbrough out
Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season to have back surgery.

Pacers C Foster out reason of season with back injury
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

Bogut's 21 help surging Bucks by Pacers (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 21 points and Luc Mbah a Moute added 18 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Indiana Pacers 93-81 Saturday. One night after leaving the game against the New York Knicks in the first quarter with a migraine headache, Bogut dominated the inside as he hit 9 of 15 shots and grabbed 8 rebounds.

Granger's 25 help Pacers rout Pistons (AP)

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help Indiana beat the Detroit Pistons 107-83 on Friday night in one of the Pacers' most lopsided wins in the series. Only a last-second layup by Detroit prevented the Pacers from tying the franchise record for its biggest win over the Pistons, a 26-point blowout in 1995.

Bosh leads short-handed Raptors by Nets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 20 points, Sonny Weems set career highs with 14 points and 11 rebounds and the short-handed Toronto Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 108-99 on Wednesday night, their fifth win in six games. A night after scoring a career-high 34 points in a road loss to Indiana, Andrea Bargnani had 20 points for Toronto.

Pacers snap Raptors' win streak at 5 (AP)

Danny Granger scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers snapped the Toronto Raptors' five-game winning streak with a 130-115 victory on Tuesday night. Troy Murphy had 20 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana, which ended a three-game skid. Roy Hibbert had 18 points and nine boards, and Earl Watson added 15 points and a season-high 11 assists.

Bosh's double-double powers Raptors to victory
Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Sunday night.

Bosh lifts Raptors to fifth straight win (AP)

Chris Bosh had 26 points and 15 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-102 on Sunday night. Former Pacers guard Jarrett Jack scored 16 points and was one of seven Raptors to reach double figures as Toronto shot a season-best 60.2 percent (50 for 83) and topped 100 points for the 13th straight game.

LeBron's near triple-double propels Cavs to rout
LeBron James finished one rebound short of a triple-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 94-73 on Friday night.

James nears triple-double as Cavs cruise (AP)

LeBron James finished one rebound short of a triple-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 94-73 on Friday night. James finished with 22 points, a season-high 13 assists and nine rebounds. It was the third time in five games that he missed a triple-double by a single rebound. Shaquille O'Neal tied a season high with 22 points for the Cavaliers, who won their seventh straight...

Bryant, Bynum help Lakers rout Pacers (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Andrew Bynum added a season-high 27 to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 118-96 on Wednesday night. Bryant also had nine rebounds and seven assists, and Bynum had 12 rebounds. Pau Gasol had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Lamar Odom added 12 points and 14 rebounds for the Lakers, who won at Washington on Tuesday.

Kobe, Bynum set pace as Lakers win in Indiana
Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum led the Lakers past the Pacers on Wednesday.

Granger's 26 lift Pacers over 76ers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 26 points and Dahntay Jones had 18 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 109-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Pacers earned a split of the home-and-home series after Philadelphia won 107-97 on Saturday night. Jones scored seven straight points late in the fourth quarter that helped the Pacers put this one away for a rare road win.

Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers (AP)

Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 107-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson, recently voted a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists for the 76ers (15-28).

Howard's 32 and 11 help Magic snap skid (AP)

Dwight Howard had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held off the Indiana Pacers for a 109-98 victory Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak. Matt Barnes added 16 rebounds, 10 points and six assists to help the streaky Magic build a 29-point first half lead before going cold.

Wade helps Heat stake early lead as Pacers fall
Dwyane Wade scored 18 of his 32 points in the first quarter as Miami ran out to a commanding early lead, and the Heat went on to beat the Indiana Pacers 113-83 on Tuesday night.

Heat start fast, roll past Pacers 113-83 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 18 of his 32 points in the first quarter as Miami ran out to a commanding early lead, and the Heat went on to beat the Indiana Pacers 113-83 on Tuesday night. Michael Beasley scored 21 for Miami, which led 36-19 after one quarter and by 23 at one point in the opening half. Wade shot 12 of 20 and passed the career 11,000-point mark with a second-quarter layup.

Pacers struggling with injuries, lapses (AP)
Pacers president Larry Bird focused his offseason on adding inexpensive, defensive-minded players to complement a potent offense in hopes of returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence. The overhaul hasn't led to better production, one of the key reasons Indiana has been a disappointment the first half of the season.

West fuels Hornets to 4th straight over Pacers
David West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Paul nears triple-double, lifts Hornets (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets keep showing they can't be counted out in the Western Conference. West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. New Orleans (21-18), which began the season 3-8, has won eight of 10 to move within five games of Southwest Division leader Dallas.

Big 1st half helps Pacers cruise by Nets (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 of his 28 points in a 72-point first-half blitz and the Indiana Pacers posted their third straight win with a 121-105 victory over the woeful New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Troy Murphy added 21 points and 14 rebounds, Brandon Rush had 15 points and Mike Dunleavy 14 for the Pacers, who took a different approach after rallying from 20-plus point deficits in winning their...

Ellis making case for All-Star nod (AP)

Monta Ellis is putting up 30-point games at such a pace he's drawing comparisons to greats like Allen Iverson. He's also making quite a case to earn the Golden State Warriors their first All-Star nod since Latrell Sprewell 13 years ago. "He's more powerful in some ways than Iverson was," Boston coach Doc Rivers said.

Granger, Dunleavy rally Pacers past Suns (AP)

Danny Granger scored 33 points, Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 30 and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Wednesday night. It was the second straight game the Pacers trailed by more than 20 points in the second quarter and won. Indiana was down 23 against Toronto on Monday before rallying for a victory.

Pacers overcome 24-point deficit, drop Suns
Danny Granger scored 33 points, Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 30 and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Wednesday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash bloodied, receives seven stitches vs. Indiana Pacers
Steve Nash has left Phoenix's game against Indiana after his mouth was bloodied when he was hit by an elbow from Pacers guard Earl Watson.

Jackson scores 43 as Bobcats top Rockets (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 16 of his career-high 43 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Bobcats clamped down on defense after halftime to rally past the Houston Rockets, 102-94 on Tuesday night. Surpassing his previous best scoring night of 42 set nearly six years ago with Indiana, Jackson made 15 of 22 shots and 10 of 11 free throws while adding eight rebounds.

Pacers rally from 23 down, beat Raptors (AP)

Danny Granger scored 23 points, and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 23-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-101 on Monday night. Troy Murphy had 20 points and 16 rebounds, A.J. Price scored 16 points and Mike Dunleavy added 15 for the Pacers, who had lost two straight. It was Indiana's first win since Granger's return from a heel injury that had kept him out for a month.

Timberwolves C Jefferson to be traded? (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson brushed off rumors of a potential trade on Monday morning. He says trade rumors are just a part of life in the NBA and he will not worry about them. Jefferson spoke in Denver after the team's morning shootaround. He was responding to a report by Yahoo! that cited anonymous sources in saying Timberwolves president David Kahn offered Jefferson to Indiana...

Durant drops season-high 40 in win vs. Pacers
Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won for the seventh time in nine games, beating the Indiana Pacers 108-102 on Saturday night.

Durant scores 40 as Thunder beat Pacers (AP)

Kevin Durant matched his season high with 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder won for the seventh time in nine games, beating the Indiana Pacers 108-102 on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Thunder (20-16), who are three wins shy of matching their total from last season.

Wolves ruin Granger's return, top Pacers (AP)

Al Jefferson had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Danny Granger's surprise return with a 116-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Kevin Love had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Ryan Gomes added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Timberwolves, who snapped a five-game losing streak.

Danny Granger (heel) makes Indiana Pacers' return vs. Minnesota
Pacers All-Star Danny Granger returned to Indiana's starting lineup on Friday night against Minnesota, one day after his coach ruled him out for this weekend's games.

Pacers F Granger starts vs. Wolves (AP)
Pacers All-Star Danny Granger returned to Indiana's starting lineup on Friday night against Minnesota, one day after his coach ruled him out for this weekend's games. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said Thursday that Granger would miss games on Friday at Minnesota and Saturday at Oklahoma City.

Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger nearing return
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger expects to play soon after missing the past month with an injured heel.

Waiver Wire: Is Luther playing head games?
The Wizards have to make some changes with Gilbert Arenas out indefinitely. Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that development and the emergence of Luther Head in Indiana in his latest edition of Playing the Waiver Wire.




Hibbert's career-high 26 lift Pacers past Magic
Roy Hibbert scored a career-high 26 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 97-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.

Hibbert's 26 lift Pacers over Magic (AP)

Roy Hibbert scored a career-high 26 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 97-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Hibbert, a 7-2 center, added eight rebounds and four blocks. Luther Head had 18 points and Dahntay Jones scored 13 for the Pacers, who have won two of three after losing eight straight.

Knicks post near-historic 132-89 rout (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored 23 points, David Lee added 22 points and 16 rebounds, and the New York Knicks flirted with the biggest victory in franchise history in beating the Indiana Pacers 132-89 on Sunday night. Danilo Gallinari finished with 20 points and eight rebounds for the Knicks, who led by 48 points -- the largest lead in the NBA this season -- and won for the 10th time in 15 games over the...

Pacers topple Wolves to end eight-game skid
Roy Hibbert and Luther Head each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-111 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Pacers halt 8-game slide, beat Wolves (AP)

Roy Hibbert and Luther Head each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-111 on Saturday night to snap an eight-game losing streak. Brandon Rush scored 16 points and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers. Al Jefferson scored 23 points, Wayne Ellington had a career-high 16 and Kevin Love also scored 16 for the Timberwolves, who have lost...

Indiana Pacers without Tyler Hansbrough, Troy Murphy vs. Timberwolves
Indiana Pacers forwards Troy Murphy and Tyler Hansbrough missed Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of injuries.

Pacers stumble to eighth straight loss (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 31 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies over Indiana 121-110 on Wednesday night, the Pacers' eighth straight loss. Zach Randolph had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Marc Gasol added 21 points and 10 boards for the Grizzlies. Former Pacer Jamaal Tinsley scored three points in 15 minutes for Memphis.

Banged-up Indiana Pacers without troy Murphy, Tyler Hansbrough
Troy Murphy and Tyler Hansbrough missed the Pacers game on Wednesday.

Bulls blow 19-point lead but beat Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 28 points and the Chicago Bulls blew an early 19-point lead before recovering in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95. Chicago's second straight home victory could take some heat off coach Vinny Del Negro, whose job status has been the subject of much speculation after Chicago's disappointing start (now 12-17).

Wade scores 25 as Heat rip Pacers 114-80 (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points in only 28 minutes, Jermaine O'Neal added 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting against his former team and the Miami Heat enjoyed their largest victory margin this season by topping the Indiana Pacers 114-80 on Sunday night. Michael Beasley scored 16 points and Udonis Haslem added 13 for Miami, 5-1 in its last six games.

Horford's 25 and 19 get Hawks by Pacers (AP)

Atlanta coach Mike Woodson wanted to see more consistency from his team Saturday night. He'll settle for another road victory. The Hawks relied on their rugged inside tandem of Al Horford and Josh Smith to overwhelm sluggish Indiana, 110-98. Horford finished with 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds.

Horford's season-high 19 boards boost Hawksboost
Al Horford had 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds Saturday night, leading the Atlanta Hawks past the Indiana Pacers, 110-98.

Pierce shakes slow start, lifts Celts over Pacers
Paul Pierce missed his first 10 shots and then scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, including seven straight to put the Boston Celtics ahead for good in a 103-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Pierce, Celtics recover after poor start (AP)

Paul Pierce missed his first 10 shots and then scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, including seven straight to put the Boston Celtics ahead for good in a 103-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Pierce finished with 21 points, going 12 for 13 from the free throw line to make up for his slow start from the floor.

Kevin Garnett sits out Tuesday night's Boston Celtics game against the Indiana Pacers
Garnett sits out against Pacers with thigh bruise

Bogut's 31 points jump-start Bucks past Pacers
Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-81 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Bogut's 31 and 18 help Bucks top Pacers (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-81 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Rookie guard Brandon Jennings had 16 points and six assists and Michael Redd scored 14 for the Bucks, who snapped a three-game skid and won their first road game since Nov.

Duncan's dunk slams door on Hibbert, Pacers
Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Spurs' Popovich wins 700th on late dunk (AP)

Tim Duncan dunked over Roy Hibbert with 4.6 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich his 700th career win with a thrilling 100-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Duncan let out a roar after throwing down the last of his 19 points over Hibbert, who blocked Duncan's first attempt with time winding down before the Spurs' perennial All-Star grabbed the...

Waiver Wire: Who will set the pace in Indiana?
The Pacers continue to adjust to life without Danny Granger, with T.J. Ford and Tyler Hansbrough serving as two of the main beneficiaries. Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down all of the top free agent options for Week 9 in Playing the Waiver Wire.




NBA rescinds foul on Dwight Howard at Orlando Magic's urging
The NBA said Tuesday it rescinded a technical foul on Magic center Dwight Howard and assessed a flagrant foul on Indiana's Troy Murphy after the two got tangled up in Orlando's win Monday night.

Howard, Magic top Pacers to end 2-game slide
Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic past the Indiana Pacers 106-98 on Monday night.

Howard's 21 and 23 help Magic top Pacers (AP)

Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds, powering the Orlando Magic past the Indiana Pacers 106-98 on Monday night. Howard endured hard-hitting fouls and a Pacers team determined to not let him dunk. He went 4 for 9 from the field, still struggled with free throws but helped Orlando snap its two-game losing skid with some physical play in the paint.

Nets G Douglas-Roberts has knee injury (AP)
Coach Kiki Vandeweghe says the New Jersey Nets are awaiting results of an MRI that Chris Douglas-Roberts had on his left knee. Vandeweghe wasn't sure how Douglas-Roberts, who scored seven points in 38 minutes of a 107-91 loss Friday at Indiana, was injured. Trenton Hassell started in Douglas-Roberts' small forward spot Sunday against Atlanta.

Arenas' triple-double not enough as Pacers win
Mike Dunleavy benefited from two replay reviews and made two free throws with one-tenth of a second left to help the Indiana Pacers withstand Gilbert Arenas' first triple-double in 5.5 years and beat the Washington Wizards 114-113 Saturday night.

Pacers win on Dunleavy FTs after replay (AP)
Mike Dunleavy benefited from two replay reviews and made two free throws with one-tenth of a second left to help the Indiana Pacers withstand Gilbert Arenas' first triple-double in 5 1/2 years and beat the Washington Wizards 114-113 Saturday night. Arenas' big statistical night was marred when he missed two free throws in the dying seconds of a close game for the second time in three...

Hansbrough, Hibbert lift Pacers by Nets (AP)

Rookie Tyler Hansbrough scored a season-high 21 points, and Roy Hibbert added a career-best 20 points on his birthday to help the Indiana Pacers beat the New Jersey Nets 107-91 on Friday night and snap a six-game losing streak. The 23-year-old Hibbert also had nine rebounds and three blocks. Troy Murphy added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers in their second game without Danny Granger.

Blazers snap road slide behind Roy's 29 points
Brandon Roy scored 29 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Roy's 29 lift Blazers past Pacers (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 29 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and eight rebounds, and Andre Miller scored 15 for the Trail Blazers (14-9), who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Dahntay Jones led the Pacers with 19 points and rookie Tyler Hansbrough added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Danny Granger of Indiana Pacers out at least four weeks with foot injury
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, the team's leading scorer, will be out for at least four weeks with a foot injury.

Pacers All-Star Granger out at least 4 weeks
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, the team's leading scorer, will be out for at least four weeks with a foot injury. The team said Tuesday that Granger would miss a minimum of four to six weeks with a torn right plantar fascia, the tissue across the bottom of the foot connecting the heel and toes. The Pacers say Granger won't need surgery and is starting rehabilitation. Granger left the floor in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Granger is averaging 24.

Clips' closing 18-4 run boosts them past Pacers
Al Thornton scored 19 points, and Baron Davis had eight of his 12 points during a game-ending 18-4 run, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to an 88-72 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Balanced Clips finish strong, top Pacers (AP)

Al Thornton scored 19 points, and Baron Davis had eight of his 12 points during a game-ending 18-4 run, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to an 88-72 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. All of the Clippers' starters scored in double digits en route to the team's fifth victory in seven games.

Wade now 0-6 in Denver as Nuggets roll (AP)

The Pepsi Center remains Dwyane Wade's personal house of horrors. The Miami Heat star fell to 0-6 in Denver when Carmelo Anthony and Nene led the Nuggets to a 114-96 rout Thursday night. Denver is the only city where Wade has never won in his seven seasons in the NBA. Wade, who snapped an 0-11 skid at Indiana earlier this season, had high hopes for another breakthrough against the Nuggets --...

Boozer's 35 and 13 lift Jazz over Pacers (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 35 points and had 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to their fourth straight victory, 96-87 over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Jazz opened the game on a 22-3 run, then got sloppy and had to stop several runs by the pesky Pacers down the stretch. Boozer scored nine points in the fourth as the Jazz avoided blowing a huge lead to Indiana, which lost its...

Kings win fourth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings win their fourth straight game, 110-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Kings improved to a surprising 9-8, sweeping all four games of their homestand. They are 8-2 this season at Arco Arena. Jason Thompson had 22 points, Spencer Hawes 21, Andres Nocioni 13 points and Omri Casspi 10 for the Kings, 7 of 10 from 3-point range...

Ellis scores career-high 45 in Warriors' victory
Monta Ellis scored a career-high 45 points, Anthony Morrow added 18 and the injury-riddled Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 126-107 on Monday night.

Ellis scores 45 as Warriors beat Pacers (AP)

Monta Ellis scored a career-high 45 points, Anthony Morrow added 18 and the injury-riddled Golden State Warriors beat the Indiana Pacers 126-107 on Monday night. Ellis went 15 of 27 from the floor, made 14 of 16 free throws and added five rebounds in topping his previous best of 42 points while leading Golden State (6-10) back from a 15-point deficit in the first half to win for just the third...

Fantasy Fast Break: Junior achievement
What happens in Indiana with Mike Dunleavy Jr. back in the mix? Is Mike Conley Jr. losing his grip on the point guard job in Memphis? Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the top storylines to monitor in Fantasy Week 6.




Dirk nets 31 as Mavs grab 5th straight on road
Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Nowitzki's 31 lift Mavs over Pacers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Nowitzki, who entered the night sixth in the NBA at 26.9 points per game, made 10 of 14 field goals and 11 of 13 free throws. Jason Terry scored 17 and Kris Humphries added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Mavericks (12-4), winners of five straight road games.

Murphy helps Pacers snap 4-game skid (AP)

Troy Murphy had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-73 on Wednesday night to snap their four-game losing streak. Dahntay Jones scored 18 and Brandon Rush added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Pacers (6-7). Indiana played without All-Star swingman Danny Granger, who missed the game with a sprained ligament in his left knee.

Bosh, Calderon lead Raptors past Pacers (AP)

Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon scored a season-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors handed the Indiana Pacers their fourth straight loss, 123-112 on Tuesday night. Jarrett Jack scored 18 against his former team, Andrea Bargnani and Hedo Turkoglu each had 14 for the Raptors, who won for just the second time in six games.

Bobcats' pounding of Pacers halts 7-game skid
Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak.

Bobcats snap 7-game losing streak (AP)

Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak. Rookie Derrick Brown scored a season-high 13 and Stephen Jackson added 10 in his first home game with Charlotte, helping the NBA's lowest-scoring team to its best offensive performance in weeks.

LeBron posts 40 points to rally Cavs past Pacers
LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night.

James scores 40 as Cavs outlast Pacers (AP)

LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and seven assists for Cleveland (9-4). Danny Granger had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Dahntay Jones added 17 points for the Pacers (5-5), who lost their second in a row.

Knicks snap 6-game slide, beat Pacers (AP)

Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Larry Hughes had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 18 points and David Lee added 17 for the Knicks (2-9), who overcame a double-digit deficit in the final period.

Nets fall to 0-11 with loss to Pacers (AP)

Danny Granger scored 22 points, Roy Hibbert tied a career high with 19 and the Indiana Pacers dropped the New Jersey Nets to 0-11 with a 91-83 victory Tuesday night. Dahntay Jones added 17 points for the Pacers, who extended their winning streak to five and can continue their turnaround from an 0-3 start Wednesday when they host another struggling team, the New York Knicks.

Celtics lose again as Pacers extend run (AP)

Danny Granger scored 29 points and Dahntay Jones added a season-high 25, helping the Pacers defeat the Boston Celtics 113-104 on Saturday night. Granger was 6 of 9 on 3-pointers, had six rebounds and four assists after promising Wednesday night that the Pacers (4-3) would win their fourth straight. Boston (8-3) was led by Ray Allen, who had a season-high 24 but lost its second straight.

Grizzlies sign former Pacers PG Tinsley
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2-year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season. He was still under contract with the Pacers, but told to stay away from the team last season.

Tinsley ends hiatus, joins Grizzlies (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley on Saturday, adding a player with a checkered past and a 1 1/2 -year layoff to their troubled team. The Grizzlies announced the signing in a press release before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tinsley was bought out by the Indiana Pacers in July, but has not played in the NBA since the middle of the 2007-08 season.

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (knee) makes start vs. Indiana Pacers
Boston forward Paul Pierce appeared to have no lingering effects from a bruised left knee and was in the starting lineup Saturday against Indiana.

Granger's 31 and 16 lead Pacers to win (AP)

Danny Granger scored 31 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 108-94 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Granger's rebounds were important because forward Troy Murphy, the team's No. 2 rebounder, sat out for the third straight game with a bruised lower back.

Hansbrough nets 13 in debut, Pacers win (AP)

Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night. Hansbrough, the first-round draft pick from North Carolina, missed the preseason and the first four regular-season games with a right shin injury. Danny Granger scored 22 points and T.J.

Hansbrough debuts with 13 points as Pacers win
Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 points in his pro debut to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 102-86 on Friday night.

Tyler Hansbrough to make pro debut for ailing Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough will make his pro debut Friday night against Washington after missing the preseason and four regular-season games with a right shin injury.

Pacers rally by Knicks for first win (AP)

A couple of top players were already on the bench, then leading scorer Danny Granger joined them after fouling out with plenty of time left. No matter. The Indiana Pacers just won it with defense. T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and the Pacers won for the first time this season, holding the New York Knicks without a field goal for the final 9-plus minutes Wednesday night in...

Ford uses stretch run to guide Pacers by Knicks
T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and the Indiana Pacers won for the first time this season, holding the New York Knicks without a field goal for the final 9-plus minutes Wednesday night in a 101-89 victory.

Indiana Pacers F Troy Murphy sidelined with sore lower back
Troy Murphy missed Indiana's game at New York with a bruised lower back, leaving the winless Pacers without their leading rebounder.

Pacers F Murphy out with bruised back (AP)
Troy Murphy missed Indiana's game at New York with a bruised lower back, leaving the winless Pacers without their leading rebounder. Murphy was hurt Tuesday after a hard foul in the first quarter of the Pacers' 111-93 home loss to Denver. Indiana coach Jim O'Brien said he didn't know how long the forward would be out, but said he had trouble putting his shoes on Wednesday.

Pacers to honor late co-owner Mel Simon (AP)
The Indiana Pacers will honor their late co-owner Mel Simon with a jersey-retirement ceremony before Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Pacers said Wednesday the banner will hang alongside the retired jerseys of former players Reggie Miller, Mel Daniels, Roger Brown and George McGinnis, and ex-coach Bobby Leonard.

Melo, Billups lead unbeaten Nuggets past Pacers
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help Denver beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night, lifting the Nuggets to their best start in 24 years.

Nuggets off to best start in 24 years (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help Denver beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night, lifting the Nuggets to their best start in 24 years. Anthony, who was averaging 38 points, shot just 6-for-17 from the field but made 11 of 14 free throws. Nene added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets (4-0), who are off to their best start since the 1985-86 season.

Indiana Pacers pick up contract options on Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush
The Indiana Pacers have picked up the options on starters Roy Hibbert and Brandon Rush.

O'Neal burns former mates as Heat rock Pacers
Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 96-83 on Friday night.

O'Neal's 22 and 12 power Heat by Pacers (AP)

Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 96-83 on Friday night. The Pacers traded O'Neal before the 2008-09 season as they focused on rebuilding with younger players. He was animated throughout the game, drawing a technical foul for hanging on the rim after a dunk and later smiling when Pacers fans booed him.

Hawks pull away late, top Pacers 120-109 (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a season-opening 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Pacers shot 53 percent from the field but only 5 of 15 in the final period, including an uncontested layup at the end.

Mel Daniels out as Indiana Pacers' director of player personnel
The Indiana Pacers say Mel Daniels no longer is the team's director of player personnel.

Granger goes out with 29, Pacers' win in finale
Danny Granger scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-112 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Magic rout Pacers, now 7-0 in preseason (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 117-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Magic (7-0) play Atlanta on Friday night, hoping to finish off the first undefeated exhibition season in franchise history. Marcin Gortat added 15 points and Brandon Bass had 14 for the Magic.

Carter's 21 keep Magic unbeaten in preseason
Vince Carter scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 117-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Wolves acquire project Jawai from Mavs (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. The Timberwolves also received cash from the Mavericks for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2012. The deal was announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10 Jawai is a native of Australia who was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round last year.

Granger's 22 help Pacers beat Rockets (AP)

Danny Granger is picking up where he left off last season. Indiana's returning All-Star scored 22 points in 17 minutes, leading the Pacers to a 119-104 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. The fifth-year swingman is averaging more than 19 points through Indiana's four exhibition games.

Bulls G Rose again sidelined by ankle injury
The Chicago Bulls were without guards Derrick Rose and John Salmons for Friday night's preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rose, the Rookie of the Year last season, has an inflamed tendon behind his right ankle and has not played since the preseason opener against Indiana. Salmons was with his wife for the birth of their second child.

Anthony, Nuggets beat Pacers in Beijing (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 45 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 128-112 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, splitting the NBA preseason series between the two in Asia. Playing at the same Wukesong Arena where he helped the United States win gold at last year's Beijing Olympics, Anthony made 14 of 19 field goals and 16 of 17 free throws and put away the Pacers with a 17 point third quarter.

Pacers top Denver in NBA debut in Taiwan (AP)

In the first NBA preseason game played in Taiwan, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-104 on Thursday. Troy Murphy, Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert each scored 20 points for the Pacers, who led throughout the game in front of a sellout crowd of 13,599 at the Taipei Arena. "We're probably about 35 percent ready for the season," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said.

Bulls' Thomas suffers concussion in win vs. Indy
Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

Rookie Gibson shines in Bulls debut (AP)

Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Derrick Rose added 17 points, and Luol Deng and John Salmons had 15 each for the Bulls. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 27 points in 26 minutes.

Celtics, others interested in Mike Sweetney - Mike Sweetney (F/C) Chicago Bulls
The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Indiana Pacers have all expressed interest in PF Mike Sweetney.

Pacers extend O'Brien's contract through '10-'11
The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Jim O'Brien through the 2010-11 season. O'Brien initially signed a three-year deal in 2007, with an option for a fourth year. The team did not disclose terms Friday's announcement. Pacers president Larry Bird said he feels the team is moving in the right direction. The Pacers have missed the playoffs in the first two years of O'Brien's tenure, with identical 36-46 records. The Pacers already have All-Star forward Danny Granger.

Indiana Pacers extend coach Jim O'Brien's contract through 2010-11
The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Jim O'Brien through the 2010-11 season.

Pacers extend O'Brien through 2010-11 (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have signed coach Jim O'Brien through the 2010-11 season. O'Brien initially signed a three-year deal in 2007, with an option for a fourth year. The team did not disclose terms Friday's announcement. Pacers president Larry Bird said he feels the team is moving in the right direction.

Heat to retire Tim Hardaway's number - Tim Hardaway (G) Indiana Pacers
The Miami Heat intend to retire Tim Hardaway's jersey on opening night.

Indiana Pacers co-owner Melvin Simon eulogized as philanthropic man
Former President Bill Clinton described Melvin Simon as one of the most remarkable people he's ever met as he gave a eulogy at the funeral for the shopping mall developer and Indiana Pacers co-owner.

Bird among mourners at Simon's funeral (AP)
Former President Bill Clinton described Melvin Simon as one of the most remarkable people he's ever met as he gave a eulogy Friday during the funeral for the billionaire shopping mall developer and Indiana Pacers co-owner. Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore, basketball stars Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, and NBA Commissioner David Stern were among about 2,000 mourners who attended...

Pacers owner, Mall of America builder dies at 82
A spokesman says billionaire shopping mall magnate and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon has died at age 82. Simon Property Group spokesman Les Morris says Simon died Wednesday. Simon spent nearly 40 years leading what is now Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the nation's largest shopping mall company. He and his brother Herb bought the Pacers in 1983 when it looked as if the NBA team would be moved.

Mall magnate, Pacers owner Simon dies at 82
A spokesman says billionaire shopping mall magnate and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon has died at age 82. Simon Property Group spokesman Les Morris says Simon died Wednesday. Simon spent nearly 40 years leading what is now Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the nation's largest shopping mall company. He and his brother Herb bought the Pacers in 1983 when it looked as if the NBA team would be moved.

Mel Simon, co-owner of Indiana Pacers, dies at 82
A spokesman says billionaire shopping mall magnate and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon has died at age 82.

Pacers owner Melvin Simon dies at 82 (AP)

A spokesman says billionaire shopping mall magnate and Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon has died at age 82. Simon Property Group spokesman Les Morris says Simon died Wednesday. Simon spent nearly 40 years leading what is now Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, the nation's largest shopping mall company.

Warriors' Jackson fined for trade request
Golden State's Stephen Jackson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for saying he wanted to be traded. Jackson, who averaged a team-best 20.7 points per game last season, told Dime Magazine last month that he wanted out and had told the Warriors front office as much. Players are not permitted to make trade requests publicly. Ron Artest, then of the Indiana Pacers, was fined during the 2005-06 season for requesting a trade through the media.

Pacers sign PG A.J. Price - A.J. Price (G) Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers signed second round pick A.J. Price to a multi-year contract.

Boston Celtics add size, sign ex-Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels
The Celtics have signed former Pacers guard Marquis Daniels.

Celtics sign former Pacers guard Daniels
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels is coming off the best of his six seasons, averaging career highs of 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 54 games with the Indiana Pacers, 43 of them starts. The Celtics announced his signing on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Daniels spent three seasons with Dallas before moving to Indiana. For his career, he is averaging 9.4 points in 351 games, including 109 starts.

Pacers' Dunleavy eyeing early return from injury
Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy says he could return from a severe knee injury earlier than expected. Dunleavy says he can do everything except have physical contact, and he expects that to change within weeks. Pacers coach Jim O'Brien has said he didn't expect Dunleavy to be available until at least January 2010. He had surgery in March to remove a bone spur from the patella tendon on his right knee.

Mike Dunleavy, of Indiana Pacers, might return sooner than expected
Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy says he could return from a severe knee injury earlier than expected.

Sixers sign C Brezec away from Europe (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed center Primoz Brezec, who played in Europe last season. Terms of Thursday's deal weren't immediately disclosed by the Sixers. The 7-foot-1 Brezec has played in 321 games with 214 starts in seven NBA seasons with Indiana, Charlotte, Detroit and Toronto. He has averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough faces 2-month layoff with shin injury
Tyler Hansbrough could miss up to two months with a right shin injury, but the Indiana Pacers believe their first-round draft pick will be healthy enough for the start of the season.

Pacers F Hansbrough suffers shin injury (AP)
Tyler Hansbrough could miss up to two months with a right shin injury, but the Indiana Pacers believe their first-round draft pick will be healthy enough for the start of the season. The Pacers did not provide details of the injury Friday other than to say the 6-foot-9 forward is expected to miss six to eight weeks ahead of the season.

Shin injury may sideline Hansbrough for 2 months
Tyler Hansbrough could miss up to two months with a right shin injury, but the Indiana Pacers believe their first-round draft pick will be healthy enough for the start of the season. The Pacers did not provide details of the injury Friday other than to say the 6-foot-9 forward is expected to miss six to eight weeks ahead of the season. The NBA regular season begins Oct. 27. Indiana said Hansbrough hurt the shin last season, his final year at North Carolina. The Pacers took Hansbrough at No.

Pacers add depth, sign ex-Thunder guard Watson
The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Earl Watson to a multiyear contract. Terms of the deal were not released Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 veteran was waived earlier this month by Oklahoma City. He also has played with Seattle, Memphis and Denver in eight NBA seasons. Watson adds depth to an Indiana team that has already lost one guard, Jarrett Jack, in free agency and is likely to lose another, Marquis Daniels, this offseason.

Indiana Pacers add depth, sign ex-Oklahoma City Thunder PG Earl Watson
The Pacers added depth by signing veteran guard Earl Watson.

Pacers sign former Thunder G Watson (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Earl Watson to a multiyear contract. Terms of the deal were not released Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 veteran was waived earlier this month by Oklahoma City. He also has played with Seattle, Memphis and Denver in eight NBA seasons. Watson adds depth to an Indiana team that has already lost one guard, Jarrett Jack, in free agency and is likely to lose another,...

Jonathan Bender, formerly of Indiana Pacers, plots NBA comeback
Former Indiana Pacers teen prodigy Jonathan Bender is plotting an NBA comeback after a injury-forced retirement.

Raptors expect to re-sign center Nesterovic
The Toronto Raptors expect to re-sign free agent center Rasho Nesterovic of Slovenia, who agreed in principle to a one-year, $2 million deal on Saturday. Nesterovic's agent, Bill Duffy, confirmed the move in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Nesterovic started 19 NBA games for the Indiana Pacers last season and averaged 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 51 percent from the field. He had played in Toronto before going to Indiana. He started 111 games in two seasons with the Raptors.

Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers to play preseason game in Beijing
The Denver Nuggets will play an exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers in Beijing, the second time they will meet in Asia.

Nuggets-Pacers exhibition in Beijing (AP)
^ The Denver Nuggets will play an exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers in Beijing, the second time they will meet in Asia. The Oct. 11 matchup at Wukesong Arena, site of the 2008 Olympic basketball competitions, comes three days after the teams play the NBA's first game in Taipei. The NBA has announced five preseason games outside the United States or Canada this year.

Pacers waive PG Tinsley; re-sign McRoberts
The Indiana Pacers have waived point guard Jamaal Tinsley, ending an often strained relationship. The Pacers announced the move Wednesday. A Pacers spokesman said the NBA will process the request Thursday, and if Tinsley clears waivers, he will become a free agent. As a result, next week's grievance arbitration has been canceled. Tinsley was owed $14.7 million over the next two years. The team did not release details of the resolution and says it will have no further comment.

Indiana Pacers finally waive veteran point guard Jamaal Tinsley
The Pacers have waived veteran point guard Jamaal Tinsley.

Nuggets, Pacers to play exhibition in Beijing
The Denver Nuggets will play an exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers in Beijing, the second time they will meet in Asia. The Oct. 11 matchup at Wukesong Arena, site of the 2008 Olympic basketball competitions, comes three days after the teams play the NBA's first game in Taipei. The NBA has announced five preseason games outside the United States or Canada this year. This will be the league's third game in Beijing.

Raptors introduce newly acquired Jack
The Toronto Raptors have officially introduced Jarrett Jack after signing him to a $20 million deal over four years. The Raptors signed the restricted free agent to an offer sheet on July 13, giving the Indiana Pacers a week to match the offer. They opted not to, clearing the way for Jack to land in Toronto Tuesday as general manager Bryan Colangelo remakes the Raptors' roster.

Raptors introduce newly acquired G Jack (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have officially introduced Jarrett Jack after signing him to a $20 million deal over four years. The Raptors signed the restricted free agent to an offer sheet on July 13, giving the Indiana Pacers a week to match the offer. They opted not to, clearing the way for Jack to land in Toronto Tuesday as general manager Bryan Colangelo remakes the Raptors' roster.

4 US hoops players pull out of minicamp (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon and Golden State forward Anthony Randolph are heading to USA Basketball's minicamp, while four players are pulling out. Portland's Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, plus Houston's Trevor Ariza and Boston's Glen Davis will not be in Las Vegas. New York forward David Lee and Indiana's Danny Granger will attend minicamp but won't...

Indiana Pacers won't match Toronto Raptors offer sheet to Jarrett Jack
The Pacers will not match the offer sheet the Pacers gave to Jarrett Jack.

Agent: Marquis Daniels to join Celtics (AP)
Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal with Indiana. Schwartzman said both teams would prefer that the sign-and-trade works out, but the Celtics will use the biannual exception to sign Daniels if trade talks...

NBA free agents: Indiana Pacers forward Marquis Daniels commits to Celtics
Indiana Pacers free-agent guard Marquis Daniels has committed to signing with the Boston Celtics for next season, multiple news sources are reporting.

Agent says former Pacers G Daniel will play for Celts
Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal with Indiana. Schwartzman said both teams would prefer that the sign-and-trade works out, but the Celtics will use the biannual exception to sign Daniels if trade talks fizzle. Schwartzman wouldn't say which other players would be involved in a deal.

Pacers plan to re-sign F McRoberts (AP)
The Indiana Pacers plan to re-sign free agent forward Josh McRoberts. McRoberts' agent, Bob Myers, wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the parties had agreed to terms in principle. He did not say what those terms were. The Pacers made a qualifying offer to McRoberts last month, making him a restricted free agent.

Pacers sign free agent guard Jones
The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Dahntay Jones. His agent, Aaron Mintz, says the Pacers were planning to make the announcement during a Tuesday news conference. Jones started 71 games for the Denver Nuggets last season and played a key role in the team's run to the Western Conference finals. The defensive specialist averaged 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds in the regular season, but increased those numbers to seven points and 2.4 rebounds in the postseason.

NBA free agents: Indiana Pacers sign Dahntay Jones
The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Dahntay Jones.

Sources: Jarrett Jack gets offer sheet from Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have offered Indiana Pacers restricted free agent Jarrett Jack an offer sheet for four years, $20 million, NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com.

Pacers sign top pick Hansbrough to rookie deal
The Indiana Pacers have signed Tyler Hansbrough, the former North Carolina star who was the team's top pick in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward had been playing with the Pacers summer league team in Orlando, Fla., before his singing was announced Wednesday. As the 13th overall pick, he's slotted in the NBA's rookie salary scale to receive about $1.5 million this season and nearly $1.7 million next season, with a $1.8 million option for his third year.

Indiana Pacers sign Tyler Hansbrough
The Indiana Pacers have signed Tyler Hansbrough, the former North Carolina star who was the team's top pick in the NBA draft.

Pacers sign top pick Hansbrough (AP)
The Indiana Pacers have signed Tyler Hansbrough, the former North Carolina star who was the team's top pick in the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 forward had been playing with the Pacers summer league team in Orlando, Fla., before his singing was announced Wednesday. As the 13th overall pick, he's slotted in the NBA's rookie salary scale to receive about $1.5 million this season and nearly...

NBA free agents: Sources says Dahntay Jones agrees to four-year deal with Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $11 million deal with Nuggets free agent Dahntay Jones, a source familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.com.

Spurs sign former 1st-rounder Haislip (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip. The 6-10 forward spent the past two seasons in Spain after being drafted 13th overall by Milwaukee in 2002. The former Tennessee star also played for Indiana in 2004-05 before going overseas to improve his game. Haislip could provide needed size and depth to the Spurs frontcourt after San Antonio lost Fabricio Oberto and Kurt...

Indiana Pacers make offer; Jarrett Jack a restricted free agent
The Indiana Pacers have made a qualifying offer to point guard Jarrett Jack, making him a restricted free agent.

Duncan scores 27 as Spurs rout Pacers (AP)

Tim Duncan scored 27 points and Manu Ginobili had 26 before the San Antonio Spurs sat their stars early in a lopsided 99-81 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Tony Parker added 13 points for San Antonio, which ended the first half of the season in the familiar position of first in the Southwest Division.

Paul's 3 at buzzer gives Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle) late in the second...

Hornets hobbled by injuries to Chandler, West
The Hornets lost a second starter Monday when center Tyson Chandler injured his left ankle and was helped off the floor in the second quarter of New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers.

Hornets F West out vs. Pacers (AP)
Hornets starting forward David West sat out New Orleans' game against the Indiana Pacers with back spasms Monday. Shawn Marks started in West's spot. It was the first start of the season for Marks, who has appeared in 18 previous games, averaging 1.8 points and 2 rebounds. West, sitting out his first game this season, averaged 20 points and 7.1 rebounds through the Hornets' first 37 games.

Spurs sign F Croshere to 10-day contract (AP)
The Spurs signed veteran forward Austin Croshere to a 10-day contract Friday. Croshere was waived by Milwaukee on Jan. 6 after appearing in 11 games. He averaged 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 rebounds. The 12th pick by Indiana in the 1997 draft, Croshere had his best season in 1999-2000, averaging 10.3 points and 6.4 rebounds as the Pacers reached the NBA finals.

Dunleavy helps Pacers hold off Raptors (AP)

Maybe all the Indiana Pacers needed to cure those late-game collapses was a healthy dose of Mike Dunleavy. Danny Granger scored 23 points and Dunleavy provided the biggest play of the game, goading Chris Bosh into a foul on a 3-point attempt with less than a minute to go. Dunleavy made all three free throws to preserve a 111-104 victory over Toronto on Friday night.

Granger lifts Pacers by Pistons in OT (AP)

Danny Granger scored 24 points and made the tying shot late in regulation in the Indiana Pacers' 110-106 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. T.J. Ford scored 23 points, and Troy Murphy added 18 points and 13 rebounds to help the Pacers snap a three-game losing streak. Rodney Stuckey led Detroit with 30 points, Allen Iverson had 23 points, and Rasheed Wallace added 17 points...

Warriors' Belinelli out at least 10 days (AP)
Golden State guard Marco Belinelli will be sidelined at least 10 days after spraining his right ankle last weekend. The second-year pro from Italy was injured in the fourth quarter of a victory over Indiana, landing on an opponent's leg after taking a shot. He recently joined the starting lineup, showing improved shooting and defense while averaging 13.8 points the past 19 games.

Okur's career-high 43 power Jazz to win (AP)

Mehmet Okur felt like he couldn't miss and was nearly right. Okur scored a career-high 43 points for Utah as the Jazz beat Indiana 120-113 Monday night, holding off a late push by the Pacers after they rallied from a 20-point deficit. Okur made 13 of 19 shots, going 3-for-4 on 3-pointers, and was 14-for-15 from the foul line while leading Utah to its fourth straight win.

Crawford's 3 gives Warriors wild win (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 32 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11.3 seconds left in a pell-mell fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors snapped their five-game losing streak with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. Danny Granger scored 15 of his career high-tying 42 points for Indiana in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer that put the Pacers up...

Bryant's 36 get Lakers by Pacers 121-119 (AP)