The New Orleans Pelicans are way too talented to be sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Yet, at 10-34, that’s exactly where they are. To be fair, there are certain circumstances that have been beyond their control, such as injuries. At the same time, when teams like the Boston Celtics are excelling despite missing Jayson Tatum, it’s difficult to use that … [Read more...] about Bennedict Mathurin Would Be Culture-Setter For Pelicans If Traded
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Robinson and Cunningham lead Pistons to rout of shorthanded Pacers, 121-78
DETROIT (AP) — Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham each scored 16 points in limited minutes as the Detroit Pistons routed the shorthanded Indiana Pacers 121-78 on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena. The 43-point margin matched the ninth-biggest win in Pistons franchise history. The Pacers played without their four leading scorers, with Pascal Siakam resting [...] … [Read more...] about Robinson and Cunningham lead Pistons to rout of shorthanded Pacers, 121-78
Isaiah Jackson Talks About The Severity Of His Concussion Symptoms
Pacers center Isaiah Jackson, who returned to action on Saturday after missing nearly four weeks with a concussion, talked to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star about the severity of the condition. “Headaches,” Jackson said. “Fogginess. My thoughts were foggy. … My symptoms were severe. Light sensitivity. Sound sensitivity. I couldn’t even be around. I was bad. I was … [Read more...] about Isaiah Jackson Talks About The Severity Of His Concussion Symptoms
Pacers Will Sign Tony Bradley To Second 10-Day Contract
Tony Bradley‘s 10-day contract with the Pacers expired after Saturday’s game, but coach Rick Carlisle told reporters he’ll be signed to another 10-day deal, according to Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter link). Bradley began the season on Indiana’s roster, but he was waived on January 5 before his $2,940,876 salary became fully guaranteed. He was re-signed to a 10-day deal … [Read more...] about Pacers Will Sign Tony Bradley To Second 10-Day Contract
Pacers Notes: Huff, McConnell, Injuries, Bradley
Pacers center Jay Huff had a career night in Friday’s win over New Orleans, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star (subscription required). The 7’1″ big man posted a career-best 29 points (on 13-of-17 shooting) while chipping in nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 29 minutes. “(Huff’s) getting better just at understanding where he needs to be,” Pascal Siakam … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Huff, McConnell, Injuries, Bradley