On this date in 2004, the Pacers and Pistons played the first 47 minutes of a regular season game incident free. And then it happened. With 45.9 seconds left, there was an altercation between Ron Artest and Ben Wallace. Others got involved. Artest laid on the scorers table, when a fan hurled a full cup of liquid (reportedly Diet Coke) onto him. That led to players entering the stands. The aftermath produced some significant results. [Read more…]
Paul George appears not only to be back, but better than ever. His 23.7 PER is the highest efficiency of his career, 36% higher than his career average. George currently ranks 6th among all wing players in PER. George is being used at the 10th highest rate in the NBA. [Read more…]
It’s go time. The NBA season finally opens up tonight and it has snuck up on me more than any season I can remember. Anyway, here are my over/under picks for the win totals for each team based on the numbers set at Pinnacle Sports. Atlanta Hawks, 49.5 wins: UNDER This team was simply lights out against the spread last season, and they’ll be a solid team again, but I’m projecting them to fall slightly under 49 wins. Boston Celtics, 45.5 wins: UNDER I love Brad
The 2014-2015 season did not go as planned whatsoever for the Indiana Pacers. As a matter of fact, their season practically ended before it even got started. After reaching the Eastern Conference finals the previous two years, the Pacers had huge expectations heading into the new season. But all it took it was one defining moment in a meaningless game to send the Pacers on a downward spiral. Aug. 1, 2014 is a day that will forever be etched in the minds
It’s that time of year again, and the NBA preseason has finally kicked off after a summer of anticipation and speculation. While it’s still another month until the regular NBA season kicks off, there are plenty of reason to get excited about the preseason. For starters, it’s a great chance to see new players and get a sense of how they’ll perform going forward. But for many fans, it’s also the most affordable way to see their favorite teams, so if you’re
Which are the most underrated NBA players at each position? Which players have the capability to breakout and achieve stardom this season? Let’s take a look at which players are the likeliest and why. [Read more…]
Every year, unexpected players break out and teams exceed expectations. This year will be no different. So, here’s a strategic look and which players and coaches are the next in line to shock the experts and achieve more than was thought possible. [Read more…]
Following a re-branding of the Pacers, the roster is littered with exciting wings that suggest a fast-paced, small-ball approach is on the horizon. Given the level of talent that the team possesses, the Pacers will be exciting to watch this season. [Read more…]