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NBA playoffs begin today – Pacers are finally getting quality postseason experience

Today the NBA playoffs get underway and it’s great to see the Indiana Pacers back in contention.

The team has suffered through so many obstacles to get back to where they are today. Before the infamous “Malice at the Palace” occurred, that was the year for the Pacers to win their first NBA title. It was also a chance for the face of the franchise, …

Pacers face Bulls in first playoff game in four years

The good news: the Indiana Pacers are back in the playoffs after a four-year absence. The bad news: they are facing the Chicago Bulls who hold the top-seed and the best record in the NBA.

The NBA playoffs tip-off Saturday with the Pacers (37-45) at the Bulls (62-20), 1 p.m. EST on ESPN.

How ironic is it that Indiana’s playoff opponent in the Bulls is …

Pacers roll to third straight win this week – the playoffs are in their hands

Playoff basketball may finally be returning to Indianapolis. After a four-year draught, the Indiana Pacers are on the verge of finally getting back into the playoffs – a big step for such young team.

Indiana improved to 35-42 overall with their win Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks. It wasn’t pretty, going down to a last second shot that the Bucks Drew Gooden couldn’t hit …

After injury-riddled rookie year, Tyler Hansbrough is flourishing after coaching change

The Pacers 2009 1st-round draft pick got off to a slow start last season. Tyler Hansbrough missed 53 games in his rookie season, aggravated by a shin injury and an inner-ear infection.

“I’m just starting to get in shape a little bit.  I had been out for months with injuries, so it’s going to take a while.  I didn’t have really a training camp.  Just …

Proposed Pacers three-team trade called off minutes before deadline

The trade deadline was Thursday, at 3 p.m. EST. After conversations with numerous teams, the Indiana Pacers thought they had their deal in place. Until two minutes before the deadline, New Orleans backed out of the proposed deal.

“We felt we had the opportunity to get a player who would help us and not give up a ton, even though I like Josh and Brandon,” …

Hold the Mayo – Pacers and Grizzlies unable to agree to terms

After what appeared like a last minute trade before the 3 p.m. deadline, Indiana and Memphis were unable to come to terms. The reported deal sent Josh McRoberts and the Pacers 1st round pick to Memphis for O.J. Mayo.

There are various reports and differing opinions on what exactly happened. Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star wrote, “A Pacers official with knowledge of the situation …

Knicks finally acquire Carmelo Anthony in blockbuster trade

The Knicks and Carmelo Anthony finally got their wish. After wanting out of Denver since last summer, Anthony has been dealt to the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade.

Last offseason, the Nuggets offered Carmelo a three-year extension for $65 million dollars. He declined and basically said he wanted out. Amare Stoudemire signed with the struggling Knicks and completely changed the team.

New York …

Pacers host Heat for most anticipated home game in 2011

February 15th is here. It’s the most anticipated Pacers game at Conseco Fieldhouse of the year. The new big three or the Heatles if you will come to town: LeBron, Wade, Bosh.

July 8th was the date when LeBron James made his big announcement on ESPN dubbed, “The Decision.”

It was in that hour, hosted by Jim Gray, when James pronounced, “I’m going to take …