Category Archives: Running Thoughts

Running thoughts: Pacers 116, Suns 101

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 116-101 win over the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Despite practicing for the first time in two weeks on Tuesday, the Pacers held Myles Turner out of the lineup. He is close to returning, working out on a basketball floor three times over the last 24 hours. Pacers starting point guard Darren Collison was…

Running thoughts: Pacers 97, Cavaliers 95

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 97-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Myles Turner missed his second game in a row due to a sore right elbow, an injury he sustained in Monday’s win over Milwaukee. Guards Dwyane Wade (rest) and Isaiah Thomas (right hip) both held out being on the second night of a back-to-back. Derrick…

Running thoughts: Heat 114, Pacers 106

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 114-106 loss to the Miami Heat Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The Pacers announced Wednesday afternoon that Myles Turner would miss the two games scheduled this week and would be reevaluated. He injured his right elbow on a dunk in Monday’s win over Milwaukee. Miami forward James Johnsons was suspended for tonight’s game without pay by…

Running thoughts: Pacers 109, Bucks 96

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 109-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Bojan Bogdanovic returned after missing his first game of the season due to a sprained left ankle. The Pacers wore their (white) Hickory uniforms for the second time this season. They will wear them six more times, including twice more at home. … Love these…

Running thoughts: Timberwolves 107, Pacers 90

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Victor Oladipo was in street clothes for the third straight game. His right knee remains sore, so he hasn’t been running or even practicing with the team. He was on the floor two hours before the game for dribbling and light shooting work. No sweet…

Running thoughts: Bulls 119, Pacers 107

CHICAGO, Ill. — Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 119-107 loss to the Chicago Bulls Friday night at the United Center.

Pacers entered this matchup with three straight wins in the series, including both of their previous meetings this season. Victor Oladipo missed his second consecutive game due to right knee soreness. Coach Nate McMillan explained pregame that Oladipo “needs to rest the…

Running thoughts: Pacers 123, Nets 119

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 123-119 win over the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Pacers coach Nate McMillan stressed to his team pregame that they have to get back to playing better defense. He also reminded him how they have lost three in row here in their building – by an average of four points. Domantas Sabonis played earlier…

Running thoughts: Pistons 104, Pacers 98

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 104-98 loss to the Detroit Pistons Friday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Pistons (16-13) guard and high-level defender Avery Bradley missed his first game of the season. He had started in all 28 games before tonight. Entirely different atmosphere from the last game. Fans are beginning to get on board with this team, but they weren’t as…