Indy Sports News
by Hoops Hype
The Pacers are, almost magically, a win from the franchise’s first championship since its ABA days. It doesn’t happen without McConnell, whose game seems to elevate with the stakes. “It’s no surprise what T.J. does out there,” Obi Toppin, one of McConnell’s running mates off the bench, said after scoring 20 points. McConnell assisted on all four of Toppin’s 3s. “Any time he … [Read more...] about
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As he raced back down the court, Haliburton high-fived a few people sitting courtside. “I was so tired after that,” Haliburton said. “I was really hoping they would call a timeout, but we had to get back out on defense. That’s a special moment especially because we are always getting on Pascal for not dunking anymore. That was cool to see. “Honestly, me and Pascal have not … [Read more...] about
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“It’s done with,” he said of Game 6, offering no more than a slight smile, already looking ahead to Sunday’s Game 7. The Pacers will be confident, and they should be. They could be dangerous, too. What do they have to lose? What is there to be scared of? The momentum is theirs. The pressure firmly rests with the Thunder, who’ll be playing at home, trying to avoid losing a … [Read more...] about
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“After (Game 5) I went to sleep, woke up,” he began. “Went to the hyperbaric chamber (Tuesday morning). Got an MRI. Had a meeting with a couple of specialists, and my agents, and the organization. And then, the next day, more treatment at the gym, more stuff at the gym. I tried to get some shots (up). And then, just round-the-clock (treatment). Hyperbaric again. Carl (Eaton, … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Hype
Mike Vorkunov: Fun fact about what to expect in Game 7: No team has broken the 100 point mark in a Game 7 since 1988, a five game span. The highest score by a winning team in the last five Game 7s was 95 by the Heat in 2013. … [Read more...] about