Miami Heat Prepare for Crucial Game 3 Against Pacers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Things didn’t go as planned in the Miami Heat’s last outing, and they’ll try to get back on track when they visit the Indiana Pacers on May 17.
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Without Bosh, Heat forced to make lineup changes (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were busy recruiting Ronny Turiaf, they viewed it as an insurance policy of sorts for the Miami Heat.
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MVP James, Heat top Pacers 95-86, await Bosh word (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) LeBron James and Dwyane Wade carried the Miami Heat offense in the second half. With Chris Bosh gone, they had no other choice.
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Pacers-Heat Preview (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) A few minutes before the Miami-Indiana series begins Sunday afternoon, NBA Commissioner David Stern will hit the court to present Heat forward LeBron James with the league’s MVP award for a third time.
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Offseason of upheaval looms for Magic (The SportsXchange)

Major changes will start coming soon.
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Five Worst NBA Playoff Losses in Knicks History: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

LeBron James poured in 29 points as the Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, 106-94, on Wednesday, May 9th to eliminate New York from the 2012 NBA Playoffs in five games. Since the Knicks last won the NBA title in 1973, they have suffered a few agonizing playoff losses, but this wasn’t one of [...]

Pacers revved up with chance to close out Magic (The Associated Press)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Yes, the Indiana Pacers are breathing sighs of relief.
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New York Knicks Vs Miami Heat Draws A-List Celebs to Madison Square Garden: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Madison Square Garden in New York City was the place to be on May 3, as dozens of A-list celebs were spotted on “Celebrity Row” during the New York Knicks’ playoff contest against the Miami Heat.
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Pacers, Magic want to play to strengths in Game 3 (The Associated Press)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Through two games of their opening-round playoff series, the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic have both had moments to laud and lament.
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2012 NBA Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Playoff Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA Eastern Conference quarterfinals got underway on April 28. The Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are the Eastern Conference playoff representatives.
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Magic shock Pacers 81-77 in Game 1 (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Orlando Magic entered Indiana’s building as huge underdogs and walked out talking trash.
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Magic-Pacers Preview (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana coach Frank Vogel is known for his bold declarations.
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Pacers: Magic still dangerous without Howard (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana coach Frank Vogel is known for his bold declarations.
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Shortened season over, time for the NBA postseason (The Associated Press)

The sprint to the NBA playoffs is over and the postseason lineup is one of the most intriguing ever.
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Metta World Peace suspended 7 games for elbow (The Associated Press)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The NBA responded to Metta World Peace’s latest act of aggression with a seven-game suspension that will lighten the Los Angeles Lakers troublemaker’s wallet and playoff schedule.
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Pistons-Pacers Preview (The Associated Press)

Having clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are free to focus on regaining their momentum for the playoffs.
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Bucks’ Sanders out two games for fracas against Pacers (Reuters)

(Reuters) – Milwaukee Bucks forward Larry Sanders has been suspended for two games for initiating an altercation that resulted in fines for two Indiana Pacers, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Friday. Sanders was banned for initiating an altercation, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and other actions after his ejection [...]

Bucks, Pacers scuffle: Bad blood boils over after flagrant fouls, ejection (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)

The beef between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks has been broiling for the past month, according to Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings. Back on March 24, Bucks reserve Mike Dunleavy Jr. laid a hard foul on Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough, busting the former Tar Heel’s nose and cheekbone. “Ever since then, it’s been [...]

The Indiana Pacers feel like they’ve got the recipe for success (Ball Don’t Lie)

The Indiana Pacers’ decentralized approach and lack of a signature star mean they often get overlooked by national NBA outlets (including, at times, this one) that can more easily entice reader interest with stories about high-profile All-Star types. They’re cool with that, though; without the heat and glare of the mainstream spotlight, coach Frank [...]

Cavaliers’ mascot returns after accidental punch (AP)

CLEVELAND (AP) At least one member of the Cleveland Cavaliers is off the injury list.
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Fan Preview: Can the Cleveland Cavaliers Come Away with a Win Against the Wizards? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

In the middle of three games in three nights, the Cleveland Cavaliers are doing their best to make it through a tough situation. On Friday, April 13 they fell to the Indiana Pacers on the road by the score of 102-83. They travel to face the Washington Wizards on Saturday, April 14 and return home [...]

Raptors-Pacers Preview (AP)

The Indiana Pacers welcomed a day off after a grueling stretch, and they will no doubt be welcoming their next opponent to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
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FIU fires Isiah Thomas after 3 seasons (The Canadian Press)

MIAMI – Isiah Thomas arrived at Florida International knowing that he was taking a risk.
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Miller’s loyalty could bring him back to Indiana (AP)

Through all his trash talking with Knicks fan Spike Lee, his long-range jumpers, clutch shots and playoff wins, Reggie Miller hopes when fans recall his career that one quality stands out — his loyalty. Miller played his entire career, almost two decades, with the Indiana Pacers. He will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall [...]

Drug charges dropped, US player released from jail (AP)

Former Indiana basketball player Lynn Washington has been released from an Osaka jail after charges he attempted to smuggle marijuana into Japan were dropped. The 33-year-old forward for Osaka Evessa spent 18 days in jail after being arrested on March 13 over allegations he violated Japan’s Cannabis Control Law.
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Deron Williams leads depleted Nets over Pacers (AP)

Deron Williams had 30 points and nine assists and injury-ravaged New Jersey beat the Indiana Pacers 100-84 Wednesday night in a game the Nets finished with eight healthy players. Rookie MarShon Brooks added 17 points and Gerald Green had 14 as the woeful Nets won for the second time in eight games and handed the [...]

Pacers rally from 22 down to beat Wizards, 85-83 (AP)

David West grabbed three offensive rebounds in the final 70 seconds, Darren Collison made a key steal of an inbounds pass, and Paul George’s 3-pointer with 1:01 to play gave the Indiana Pacers their first lead of the game, completing a 22-point comeback Thursday night for an 85-83 win over the Washington Wizards.
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Video: Caron Butler cranks out a cool taunt of Tyler Hansbrough ()

It’s probably a good thing that Los Angeles Clippers wing Caron Butler thinks that movie cameras are still run by a hand crank , and that all you need to follow Fatty Arbuckle with your Eidoloscope is a strong forearm and a sound appreciation of Hollywoodland magic! It keeps you humble, especially when you’re visiting [...]

Blazers Might Want to Consider the Path of the Fired-up Knicks (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

If you’re a cynical Trail Blazers fan — and, really, is there any other kind these days? — then you probably expected a Portland loss on Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden before you heard New York’s news of the day.
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Amundson leads Pacers past Trail Blazers (AP)

Lou Amundson scored a career-high 21 points to help Indiana beat the Portland Trail Blazers 92-75 on Tuesday night, snapping the Pacers’ four-game losing streak. Amundson shot 10 for 11 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds for the Pacers. His previous season high in scoring was 11, but he had 13 points in the [...]

Van Gundy on Howard: ‘He’ll either be here, or he won’t be’ (Yahoo! Sports)

Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy sounded ready to just be done with it. The daily speculation over the future of Dwight Howard — and whether they will trade him before the deadline Thursday — has about driven Van Gundy nuts.
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The Chicago Bulls Show Why Teams Shouldn’t Throw a Championship Celebration After a Regular Season Win (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On the day the 2011-12 NBA season turned a month old, Jan. 25, the Indiana Pacers did something no other team had done yet: beat the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago. What they did afterwards was something else no other team had done yet this season: celebrate like they…
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Indiana Pacers Demolish New Orleans Hornets in West’s Homecoming: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

When the Indiana Pacers visited the New Orleans Hornets on March 3, forward David West experienced one of life’s bittersweet moments that simultaneously tug at the heart strings attached to our past and make us grateful for our present riches.
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A ‘Malice in the Palace’ oral history reminds us we’re way better off in 2012 ()

There’s no overstating the impact emanating from the brawl between Indiana Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans on Nov. 19, 2004. The Pacers franchise, effectively, went from a 2005 championship contender to also-ran in 2006 to lottery dweller in 2007. The Pistons, as a team, continued apace; but the team’s fans suffered both literal [...]

Fan Take: Basketball Hall of Fame Candidates Announced (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reggie Miller, the five-time All Star and one of the most-hated athletes in New York fans’ eyes, is now aiming his sights at another monster: the Basketball Hall of Fame. Miller played his entire career as a member of the Indiana Pacers, possessing one of the slickest strokes…
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Utah’s Jeremy Evans wins Slam Dunk Contest (PA SportsTicker)

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press
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NBA roundup: 5 elected into Basketball HOF (Yahoo! Sports)

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced five new directly elected members of its 2012 class Friday and 12 finalists to join them. Chet Walker, who helped the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship in 1966-67, was voted in from the Veterans Committee and Nike co-founder Phil…
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Danny Granger out for Pacers (AP)

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is not playing against the Cavaliers because of a sprained left ankle. Granger was hurt in the first quarter Tuesday night at home in a loss against Miami and did not return. The Pacers’ leading scorer warmed up on the floor before Wednesday night’s game in Quicken Loans Arena to [...]

Predicting the NBA All-Star reserves (Yahoo! Sports)

With little time for the candidates to separate themselves, there’s stiff competition this year.
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Love suspended 2 games for stepping on Scola (PA SportsTicker)

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer
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Our East All-Star reserves, determined by entertainment value (Yahoo! Sports)

The starters for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando were announced Thursday night (West here, East here), with the usual group of superstars and even more super superstars. Now, we must decide the reserves for both the East and … Continue reading →
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Hill injury a blow to Pacers’ depth (Yahoo! Sports)

The Indiana Pacers will have to make do without their top bench player for the time being. Guard George Hill is out indefinitely with a small chip fracture in his left ankle after he was injured in Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Nets.
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NBA Indiana Pacers February 2012 National and Local TV Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Indiana Pacers are doing all they can to bring an NBA championship to Indianapolis this season. Don’t expect the likes of Danny Granger and David West to give up. With a strong February, the Pacers can assure themselves a spot for a big postseason push.
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Pacers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Pacers are doing their best to let the rest of the NBA know that they’re a team that needs to be taken seriously this season.
They moved to 2-0 against Boston when they easily beat the Celtics 97-83 Saturday in Indianapolis.
“We want to push the envelope and see how good we can become,” Pacers coach [...]

Indiana Pacers Fans Get Bad Labor News from Danny Granger: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

By now, we should be a week or so into the new NBA season, and Indianapolis should be awash in Blue and Gold as the Indiana Pacers return to action off their most successful campaign in half a decade. The Pacers’ late-season push into the playoffs last April left fans anxious…
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Coaches program could clean up summer basketball (AP)

Len Elmore thinks there can be better summer basketball — without adding a single rule to the NCAA’s massive manual. He’s ready to prove it. On Monday, IHoops, the basketball consortium Elmore leads, will reveal a new online coaches’ education program that encourages teaching fundamentals instead of showcasing top players.
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Raptors still looking for GM (Yahoo! Sports)

After talks with Ed Stefanski “hit a snag,” former Hornets GM Jeff Bower has again surfaced as a candidate.
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LA judge tosses suit against Indiana Pacers owner (AP)

A lawsuit by a nanny and a chauffeur against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife has ended with a judge’s written ruling confirming her previous oral decision that the employees failed to prove their claims of mistreatment. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Amy Hogue had nothing but praise for Simon’s former beauty queen [...]

Top five centers in Indiana Pacers history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Qualifiers: the Indiana Pacers have more than 40 years of history in the ABA and NBA, so players should have at least two seasons with the team. Also, players will be classified under one position even if they played at more than one.
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Indiana Pacers guard George Hill to join the ABA: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Longtime Indiana Pacers fans, or those with a sense of history, know that that the Blue and Gold got their start in the old American Basketball Association (ABA) in the late 1960s. In fact, the Pacers dominated the ABA by winning three championships in the early 1970s.
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