Pacers starters tonight in Detroit, on the second night of a back-to-back: QJackson, Sheppard, Furphy, Walker, Huff *Isaiah Jackson is available to make his return from a concussion — v his hometown team

Another Pacers game dropped from national TV. Prime Video will air Cavs at Mavs on March 13 instead of Knicks-Pacers. After being scheduled for nine appearances, the Pacers will only have a handful of nationally televised games for 2025-26.

Pascal Siakam (rest), Aaron Nesmith (rest), Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and T.J. McConnell (injury management) all OUT for tonight in Detroit. Second night of a b2b Isaiah Jackson upgraded to questionable. He recently cleared concussion protocol, has been ramping up

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Pacers were in control most of the way, beat the Pelicans 127-119. It's their 10th win of the season. They went 3-1 on homestand, have won 4 of their last 5 games entering 5-game roadie. Jay Huff scored a career-high 29pts, Siakam had 27. Nembhard with 19/10a Next: Sat. at DET

Pelicans call timeout after Pacers’ take 12-point lead on offensive put-back by Jay Huff, who has been productive. Game-high 18pts on 8/10 shooting. Both teams shooting better than 53%, and the Pacers have won the paint: +10 19asts on 25FGs is excellent

Kam Jones has been added to the Pacers’ injury report after this from last night. (He returned to the game.) Questionable, right ankle sprain

NEW: Kyle Guy leaves the Boom for a lucrative opportunity overseas. Why GM Chris Taylor says it perfectly reflects the team's “better basketball opportunities” philosophy — even if it means losing their best player. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/kyle-guy-b...

News: Kyle Guy has reached agreement with the Noblesville Boom on a contract buyout and is expected to continue playing overseas. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/kyle-guy-d...

News: Noblesville Boom released guard Kyle Guy via contract buyout and reacquired forward Ray Spalding. Significant because Guy has been a leader — and their best player — after coming out of retirement.

Pacers assigned rookie guard Kam Jones to the Noblesville Boom ahead of tonight’s game. Good opportunity for him to get some game action. Boom beginning a three-game homestand

NEW: The Pacers have positive momentum after Pascal Siakam’s floater gave Indiana its first win streak of the season, following a 6-31 start. Plus: Carlisle reiterates Siakam's All-Star candidacy, just 14 fouls calls, and an Isaiah Jackson update. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-cel...

NEWS: Tamika Catchings is returning to Pacers Sports & Entertainment in a newly created ambassador role. The Hall of Famer, longtime Fever star, and Indianapolis community leader begins her seventh official role with the organization. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/tamika-cat...

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla kept it simple postgame. He didn't like Siakam's screen at the top of the arc on Derrick White before his game-winner with 6.8s left. "Illegal screen," he repeated. That was it.

Rick Carlisle opens his presser by praising Pascal Siakam. "His level of discipline, patient, everything ... really, really big time. So congratulations to him. "It further makes the case for the All-Star game."

Siakam (21pts) banks in a runner from 6ft to give the Pacers the go-ahead basket. Then Derrick White misses a 3 for the win out of the timeout. Pacers, 98-96 winners, now 3-0 after 6-31 start to the season. Next: Wed. v TOR

This Pacers-Celtics national TV game is going quick due to the lack of whistles. Zero called fouls in the 3rd, which lasted 22mins. And just eight foul calls over the first 36mins.

Once up by 13, the Pacers' lead has been cut to two, 79-77, after 3. (They're 7-5 this season with a lead entering the 4th.) Something's gotta give with the Pacers' defense in the paint. Just no resistance, and Celtics have produced since their timeout mid-3Q

After a horrid start to the 3Q, Celtics are now attacking on every possession ... and having success. 7 for 8 in the paint. Just one FG outside the a few feet, a 3-pointer.

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the building for tonight's game: Celtics at Pacers.

Celtics (1/9 FGs) take timeout as it's been all Pacers in the 3rd — 15-2 for a 10-point lead. Pacers shooting 50%, 11/22 from 3.

Celtics closed the half on a 8-2 run for a 56-53 lead on the Pacers at the break. Pacers shot 59% in the 2Q, including 7 of 9 from range, to gain some ground. Huff has 14pts. If it felt like that half flew by — it did. Just 8 combined FTAs.

It's been balance early for the Pacers, who went back to Huff at starting center. Different to see Jarace Walker take the floor without a headband. Ben Sheppard's shooting since his return from a calf strain — better than 60% — has been a real positive.

Andrew Nembhard, who was questionable (low back soreness), is good to go — and in the starting lineup tonight v Boston. Celtics are coming off a loss to San Antonio and will be without Jaylen Brown (low back spasms). The game is on Peacock (and NBCSN via YTTV, Comcast)

Noblesville Boom have moved up their start time to their home game in a week — on Monday, Jan. 19 — against the Delaware Blue Coats from 7pm to 3pm. (Doors open at 2pm) Indiana football faces Miami in the College Football Playoff Championship game that night.

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was a nominee for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by Toronto's Scottie Barnes. Indiana won its last two games this past week.

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (low back spasms) has been added to the injury report for Monday in Indiana doubtful. Sam Hauser is questionable. Isaiah Jackson remains out and Andrew Nembhard is back on the report — questionable with low back soreness. It’s a national game — on Peacock

Great moment postgame as two future Hall of Fame coaches shake hands at mid-court rather than the courtesy wave. These two have been through a lot and Spoelstra offered congratulations for Carlisle reaching 1,000 (and now 1,001) wins as a head coach.

Pacers beat the Heat 123-99 for their second win in a row, and first at home in more than a month. Jumped out on MIA 36-18 after 1, then made a 3Q run like other teams often do. Nembhard led all with 29pts. 36asts is a top 5 number for them this year. Next: Mon. v BOS

First half thoughts from #PeachBowl - helluva start - 93% IU fans, at least - really impressive stadium - Oregon O-line struggling to contain - IU receivers with multiple elite catches - standard + discipline everything for Indiana

New story written on my drive down to Atlanta — on the Pacers' franchise record 13th straight loss and trying to get out of a rut. Plus, another national TV game dropped, a Larry Bird appearance, and Chris Denari honored. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-fra...

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard was added to the noon ET injury report: questionable, low back sorness, for tonight in Charlotte. Mathurin and IJackson remain out.

NEW: Micah Potter’s contract is now guaranteed for the rest of the season. From a late-December signing to earning trust, minutes, and a season-long deal, the undrafted big man has quickly made an impression with the Pacers. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/micah-pott...

Pacers center Micah Potter’s non-guaranteed contract, signed on Dec. 26, is now fully guaranteed for the rest of the season. And the Pacers have one open roster spot.

More Carlisle: "The guy that I feel for the most is Siakam because this guy's an All-Star. My sincerest of hopes is that the fans & his fellow players & media recognize the kind of year he is having, the level of excellence, the level of integrity he's leading & playing with..."

Carlisle notably keeping things upbeat after playing well — until the 4th. "We're not gonna make any excuses, we're going to continue to fight, play hard, and believe in each other and what we're doing. "It's going to continue be next man up."

Rick Carlisle postgame: "This is an extraordinary situation and we've got guys that are fighting their butts off. They really are. "We did everything we could possibly do in the first three quarters ... But we're a group that is fighting hard and we're going to keep fighting."

After winning each of the first three quarters, Pacers were outscored 36-23 in the 4th in a 120-116 home loss to the Cavs. Once again, it's one bad stretch that was costly. It's their 13th L in a row, a new franchise record. Siakam scored 22pts; Garland had 29 Next: Thu. at CHA

Pacers led 102-98 with 7:02 left. Since: 11-0 Cavs run for their largest lead of the game, seven, with 3:47 to go. Carlisle timeout. Pacers have been outscored 25-9 in the 4Q

Cavs guard Darius Garland is in a lot of pain, walking slowly and holding his low back. Really having trouble moving -- so the Cavs used a timeout with 8:01 left, down by 1. Leading scorer Donovan Mitchell, who played at nearby Louisville, is out tonight — rest.

Pacers shooting it really well from range -- back-to-back 3s there from Jarace Walker and Aaron Nesmith for a nine-point lead. They're 15/29 tonight. Walker was 0/5 from 3 last meeting v Cavs. Tonight: 2/3.

Jay Huff is the game's leading scorer (with 20), Johnny Furphy is the leading rebounder (with 10), and the Pacers lead the Cavs by five — just as we all predicted.

Small tweak to the Pacers’ starting lineup: Jay Huff at center over Micah Potter. Plus Nembhard, Nesmith, Furphy, and Siakam

Rick Carlisle on Benn Mathurin's timeline to return: "How long will he be out? Not sure."

In Noblesville Boom news: The team acquired Cody Martin via trade from Capital City, waived James Reese, and rookie guard Steven Ashworth was released via contract buyout to play overseas. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-not...

Another Pacers game has been dropped by national TV. Prime Video has flexed out of Pacers at Thunder on Jan. 23 (and game time has changed to 8 ET), instead choosing to carry Nuggets at Bucks.

NEW: More losses, Tony Bradley waived ahead of the guarantee deadline, Bennedict Mathurin is out “for a while,” Ben Sheppard is back, and mom's trip. And like the Colts, there's got to be a sense of urgency. www.fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-not...

Pacers waived center Tony Bradley, league source confirms. This move was made ahead of his contract becoming guaranteed. He's been playing through a fracture to the tip of his right thumb.

It's opening day for Season 2 of Unrivaled. Fever players in action today: - Kelsey Mitchell (Hive) at 1pm - Lexie Hull (Rose) at 8pm - Aliyah Boston (Phantom) at 9:15pm - Aari McDonald (Breeze) at 9:15pm

Rick Carlisle on the 17-0 2Q Magic run being the difference: "Yeah. More: "The stretch in the second quarter is what we got to address. Any kind of long offensive or defensive droughts, most of the time they're related." "... There are positives to build on."