This one got away in a hurry. After Pacers got to within six points, 2mins into the second half, the Clippers accelerated and opened up a lead of 30+. It's 102-77 after 3; Kawhi has 29, Siakam with 27. Pacers are going to give up 125+ points for the sixth straight game.

Pacers center Micah Potter favoring his right ankle, then fouls to sub out of the game. I didn't see any obvious contact. He walked off without assistance. Jay Huff replaces him in the lineup.

These Pacers offensive possessions have been rough, leave a lot to be desired. Shot opportunities at the rim hard to come by. Just 33pts in 18mins.

Unusually poor start for the Pacers, down 42-25 after 1. Clippers with twice as many made FGs (18 to 9) and they've yet to turn it over. Kawhi already has 12pts.

Unrivaled just completed its second season with Mist beating Phantom 80-74 in the championship game. Title secured with FT. Mist share in $600k prize pool. Aliyah Boston is on Phantom, but did not play in the last few games due to a right "lower extremity" injury

Pacers have Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, and Toppin all available for tonight at LAC. It's a late tip-off. 10:30 ET. Start of a four-game road trip.

Noblesville Boom have agreed to another trade with Birmingham Squadron — acquiring Keion Brooks Jr. They sent out the returning player rights to Steven Ashworth, who is playing overseas, and a 2027 first-round pick.

Former Pacer Terry Taylor has been acquired by the Iowa Wolves from the Westchester Knicks in exchange for Izaiah Brockington and future G League draft picks. Taylor spent the last week with USAB World Cup Qualifying team.

New Pacers Notebook: - Obi Toppin returns - Jalen Slawson gets call-up - 0-6, 128ppg allowed since All-Star break - Boom transactions - Furphy has surgery - McConnell's special jersey www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-not...

Another Pacers loss, 125-106 to the Grizzlies. Still winless out of All-Star break (0-6). Defense & turnovers has been most concerning. Walker scored 21, Potter had 18/9, rookie Kam Jones with 10/10a. Next: Wed. at LAC to begin 4-game roadie

Aliyah Boston's Phantom team at Unrivaled advanced to the semi-finals. However, her season is over. She suffered a right lower extremity injury. Her Fever teammate, Makayla Timpson, has been assigned to Phantom for semifinals on Mon. — in Brooklyn.

Pacers’ injury report for Sunday vs Grizzlies: Toppin probable Nembhard questionable. Siakam doubtful Nesmith, Zubac out

Pacers made Quenton Jackson’s new three-year contract official. Then, subsequently filled his two-way spot by promoting Boom standout Jalen Slawson.

Noblesville Boom players Gabe McGlothan (multiple rib fractures) and Ray Spalding (surgery, right metacarpal) have been ruled OUT for the rest of the G League season due to injuries.

Story on the Pacers planning to convert guard Quenton Jackson's two-way contract into a three-year deal: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-que...

Pacers fan Matt Asen — Pacer Guy, Sign Guy, Flamingo Guy, etc. — will be highlighted at the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame, part of the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. The origin story of Matt Asen: www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-vir...

After a good first quarter for the Pacers, it was all Hornets after that: 133-109. 16-3 run to start the 2nd, a period they outscored Pacers 36-12. Brandon Miller scored 33, Knueppel had 28. CHA was 22/46 from 3. Toppin started, played 8mins in 1H Next: Sun. v MEM

Pacers have given up 31+ points in each quarter, including 76pts over the last two quarters. Led by Brandon Miller's 33, Hornets up 107-82 after 3. Micah Potter made four 3s in the 3rd, has 17pts.

Halftime reading: Pacers TV broadcasts at Gainbridge Fieldhouse no longer use the loft in the entry pavilion. It's part of a strategic change this season by the company. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-tel...

Pacers have struggled on the glass, especially on the offensive end, so Carlisle comes out of the timeout with a double-big lineup of Potter and Huff. Nothing has gone well for them in the 2Q, outscored 28-8 (and 3/18 shooting) Hornets up 17

Hornets' sharp-shooting has continued. 16-0 burst has given them a 10-point lead on the Pacers. They have 16 3s per game; already 11 for 19 in the first quarter & a half. Timeout Carlisle.

Pacers led 8-2 to start, have a 34-31 lead after 1 despite Hornets 7/14 shooting from range. All 10 Pacers scored in the quarter as they shot 54%. And they had a 20-6 edge in the paint.

In his first game in exactly four months, Pacers forward Obi Toppin... - starts - gets the first stat (rebound) - scores the first FG, a layup

Obi Toppin returns tonight — and is in the starting lineup. First game since having foot surgery. Nembhard, Sheppard, Walker, and Huff too. Siakam, Nesmith, and Zubac remain out.

Pacers forward Obi Toppin has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game v Charlotte. He's been out since Oct. 26 with a stress fracture in his right foot. Siakam is doubtful. Nembhard is questionable.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia announces on @patmcafeeshow.bsky.social that he's committing big $ for 2027 NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Phoenix. $1M to the winner (plus $1M to player's charity) for the Slam Dunk and 3-point contest winners. "Let's get the best guys in it. Let's make it awesome."

Ryan Carr is at IU-Northwestern game tonight — his first game since being named IU executive director of basketball

Johnny Furphy underwent surgery today on his torn right ACL. It was performed by Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago.

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Siakam is doubtful for Tue. v 76ers, left wrist sprain. Happened when he absorbed a foul last night. Nesmith and Zubac remain out. Nembhard, McConnell, Jones are questionable; Potter probable.

Story on Pacers Senior VP Ryan Carr returning to his alma mater to become the executive director of IU basketball for coach Darian DeVries. On that GM role, Carr's strong reputation, and what it means for the Pacers front office. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/ryan-carr-...

Awesome news for Ryan, and for IU. I have watched countless prospects in countless gyms all over the world with him, he'll be great at this

News: Ryan Carr is being hired at IU in an exec role on Darian DeVries' IU MBB staff, league source told Fieldhouse Files. Carr, Pacers' senior VP of player personnel, was an IU manager because of Bob Knight. Dan Burke hired him at Pacers as a video intern in 1997.

Rick Carlisle and Jason Kidd embrace at half court as the Mavs beat the Pacers 134-130. Siakam was outstanding in his return — with 30/8 in 29mins. Seven Pacers in double figures. But now three straight losses. Next: Tue. v PHL

Pacers trailing the Mavs 71-66 at the half as both teams are shooting 54%. Nembhard already with 10pts, 7asts in 15mins and Walker is 3/3 from 3 with 11pts. TOs (11) continue to be an issue.

Pacers’ injury report for today v Dallas, their first home game in three weeks. It’s quite lengthy.

Samson Johnson and the Noblesville Boom agreed on a contract buyout, allowing for him to pursue an opportunity overseas. He’s the third player to do so this season, along with Steven Ashworth and Kyle Guy.

Fever coaches + executives are courtside at Unrivaled in Miami tonight as Kelsey Mitchell (Hive) and Lexie Hull (Rose) are playing. Aliyah Boston played (and won) in the earlier game.

Pacers led the Wizards by 11 at half, then were outscored 74-50 in the second half of a 131-118 loss. 0-2 this trip to DC. Had 21+ TOs for the second straight game, and gave up 78 paint points. An ugly half. Next: Sun. v DAL — first of 4 straight home games.

Pacers' centers of Huff and Potter have combined for seven of the team's 12 3s. Their lead on the Wizards is 68-57 at halftime. After early foul trouble, Jarace Walker has made a big impact on the glass with 9rebs.

Jay Huff is on a heater — 18pts on 5-of-6 from 3-point range, including b2b triples. Opens up a 49-38 Pacers lead, mid -2Q.

Pacers starters tonight for Round 2 in Washington: McConnell, Jones, Sheppard, Walker, Huff. IN: Potter, Jackson, Peter. OUT: Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam, Zubac, Thompson.

Pacers will be without Zubac, Siakam, Nesmith (along with the regulars) tonight at Washington. And Siakam's designation is now left hamstring injury management. Nembhard is doubtful. McConnell, Jones, Potter, Jackson are questionable.

News: Former IU/Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has been traded by the Wisconsin Herd to the Cleveland Charge.

Aaron Nesmith won't play in Friday's back-to-back due to a right ankle sprain. Already been ruled out by the team, Rick Carlisle said. He called Walker's development "one of the victories this season."

Pacers lose in DC 112-105. They came back from a 17-point deficit, but the Wizards' 14-0 run in <3mins was the difference. Nesmith and Jones exited early with injuries. Walker finished with 21-14-7, Peter sank five 3s for 16pts. Next: Rematch Friday night

Pacers have stormed their way back and have a 92-91 lead via 12-3 start to the 4Q. They once trailed by 17. Good production from Jarace Walker (17-11-5) and rookie Taelon Peter has buried four 3-pointers. =

Pacers rule out Aaron Nesmith (right ankle) and Kam Jones (sore lower back) for the second half. They're down to eight available players.

NEW: With 27 games left and the lottery in view, the Pacers' focus for this season remains the same. Get better. Lineups will be fluid, young players will get reps, and growth — not standings — defines the final stretch. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-gro...