Category Archives: Victor Oladipo

Sore right knee sidelines Oladipo for the second straight game

CHICAGO, Ill. — Victor Oladipo won’t play Friday night as the Pacers face the Chicago Bulls for the third time this season.

Oladipo did not play in the team’s home loss Wednesday to Dallas, 98-94, due to a sore right knee. He has pain and swelling, and is doubtful to be back in uniform on Sunday against Minnesota.

“We’re going to reevaluate him next week,” …

Double-digit deficits become bad habit for Pacers

The Pacers are less comfortable playing at home this season, according to coach Nate McMillan and several players.

“We’re playing different at home I think than we do on the road,” McMillan said Saturday after a 123-119 overtime win over Brooklyn. “I think we get excited about our fan base and being in front of them, and we all want to entertain. You got to …

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…

Billy Donovan, Russell Westbrook impressed with former Thunder players – Oladipo and Sabonis

The other two players in the Pacers’ offseason deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder commonly referred to as “The Paul George Trade” are Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.

Both young players spent just one season in OKC. They witnessed and played a part in Russell Westbrook’s MVP season where he averaged a triple-double (31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists) and passed Oscar Robertson (1961–62) …

Victor Oladipo pounds the anvil before Colts-Broncos

Victor Oladipo was invited by the Indianapolis Colts to their primetime game Thursday evening. It was the featured game on Thursday Night Football on NBC as they hosted the Denver Broncos to Lucas Oil Stadium.

Before the game, Oladipo roamed the field in a custom No. 4 Colts jersey and he visited with players, like Broncos wide receiver Cody Latimer, who also attended Indiana University.…

Paul George reflects on his time in Indiana, says it’s time for all to move on

The game was over but there was a crowd of people in the tunnel. They weren’t waiting for an autograph or to slap hands with a player.

A pack of more than a dozen media members had gathered outside the Oklahoma City Thunder’s locker room less than five minutes since the conclusion of the game, a 100-95 win by the Thunder to snap the Pacers’ …

Running thoughts: Thunder 100, Pacers 95

Here are my running thoughts from the Pacers’ 100-95 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Shootaround was filled with two dozen media members, all waiting to hear from Paul George. He was dealt in the summer so this was the first time this market had heard from him. He spoke for five minutes, praised the Pacers, admitted that he…

Paul George discusses his return to Indianapolis

Paul George is back in Indianapolis and tonight will sit on the opposing bench for the first time. The Pacers (16-11), winners of four in a row, host the 12-14 Oklahoma City Thunder, who have yet to hit their stride this season.

This will be George’s first game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse since informing Pacers officials that he would not be back for the 2018-19 …