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,…
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…
Hosting a second NBA All-Star game has been years in the making for city and Indiana Pacers officials alike. They’ve sent many representatives to the last several All-Star Weekends, Toronto in 2016 and New Orleans in 2017. With the support of owner Herb Simon, the city submitted its bid in style — Larry Bird rode…
The Thunder have been the center of reunion games in the NBA. There was Kevin Durant returning to Oklahoma City last year, and again this year. Now one of their own, Paul George makes his return to Indianapolis and will play in front of Pacers fans Wednesday night. As George noted when he spoke with…
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…