Tag: Indiana Pacers

James Closes in on Scoring Record, Lakers Rally Past Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS—LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA’s career scoring champ as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112–111 on Thursday night. James gave Los Angeles its first lead on a 3-pointer with 2:35 left in the game, and Anthony…


Zubac Scores 31, Pulls Down 29 Boards; Clippers Beat Pacers

LOS ANGELES—Ivica Zubac scored a season-high 31 points and pulled down a career-best 29 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the second half to beat the Indiana Pacers 114–100 on Sunday, Nov. 27. Zubac had the most rebounds in an NBA game this season and was one board away from the league’s…


Edwards’ Milestone Game Leads Timberwolves Over Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS—Anthony Edwards celebrated a milestone Sunday by scoring 37 points and leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 129–120 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Edwards became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 2,500-point mark when he made his first basket of the game. The second-year forward is 20 years, 192 days old. LeBron…


NBA Roundup: Suns Down Pacers for 6th Straight Win

Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and Bismack Biyombo added 21 points with 13 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to six games with a 113–103 victory Saturday over the visiting Indiana Pacers. Chris Paul added 18 points with 16 assists as the Suns won for the ninth time in their last 10…


Brown, Tatum Carry Celtics Over Pacers 101–98 in OT

BOSTON—Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum had 24, carrying the Boston Celtics to a 101–98 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in the first of a home-and-home series between the teams. “We stuck with them and ran them a little bit longer, but we knew the importance of this game,”…


Knicks Beat Pacers With Randle Return 104–94

Julius Randle returned from COVID-19 protocols to contribute with a double-double in the New York Knicks (18–20) victory over the Indiana Pacers (14–24). Randle scored 30 points on 12–20 shooting, 2–7 from threes, 16 rebounds, and four assists, ending a two-game losing streak. “We had no idea what he was going to be like,” said Knicks coach…


Knicks Limit Pacers to 2 Baskets in 4th Quarter, Win 92–84

NEW YORK—The New York Knicks were clearly not going to shoot their way out of their slump. With most of their starters struggling, it was going to have to be done with defense—just the way they like it. “This is how we win games,” All-Star forward Julius Randle said. Immanuel Quickley came off the bench…