MIAMI (AP) — Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each scored 28 points, and the Miami Heat ran away in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 142-116 on Saturday night. Norman Powell scored 23 for the Heat, who won for the second consecutive night. Miami outscored Indiana 44-22 in the final quarter, after [...] … [Read more...] about Heat run away in 4th quarter and beat Pacers 142-116 to hand Indiana its 8th straight loss
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Pacers Notes: Losing Streak, Wiseman, Sheppard, Nesmith, Flight Delay
The Pacers have lost seven straight, including a 140-122 defeat at the hands of the Celtics on Friday. Guard Andrew Nembhard says the team needs to raise its intensity level. “Guys are fighting at times, but it’s not consistent,” Nembhard said, per Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. “It’s not sustained throughout the whole game. Fighting some times doesn’t mean making … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Losing Streak, Wiseman, Sheppard, Nesmith, Flight Delay
Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith Expected To Return Saturday
Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s game in Miami, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link), Nesmith is expected to play tonight. He has been out since November 13 — a span of 19 games — due to a left knee sprain. Head coach Rick Carlisle indicated on Friday evening that … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith Expected To Return Saturday
Aaron Nesmith Likely To Return Saturday
Indiana Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday after a 19-game absence. Nesmith hasn't played since mid-November due to a sprained left knee. The Pacers have continued to be ravaged by injuries this season, but are slowly getting players back in their lineup. Bennedict Mathurin recently returned, as have Quenton Jackson, Kam Jones and Taelon … [Read more...] about Aaron Nesmith Likely To Return Saturday
Pacers vs. Heat injury report Dec. 27: Aaron Nesmith update, Bam Adebayo, and more
The Indiana Pacers, who are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, will take on the Miami Heat for the first time this season on Saturday night. … [Read more...] about Pacers vs. Heat injury report Dec. 27: Aaron Nesmith update, Bam Adebayo, and more