Indiana Pacers

Suicide lines: Knicks to decide on Iverson today; Dirkus Circus

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your pea and mint pesto crostini.

Frank Isola, New York Daily News: "The answer to The Answer appears to be yes. Donnie Walsh said Wednesday night that the Knicks have yet to make a final decision on whether to sign Allen Iverson but the Knicks president hinted that the club is leaning strongly in that direction. Iverson, a former MVP, is expected to clear waivers at 6 p.m. today and will become an unrestricted free agent. The Knicks could have competition from Miami, who according to a person close to Iverson said the team is 'hot' after him. 'Until something's done it's not done,' Walsh said. 'That's the way I've always been. If he's not signed it's not done.' It's worth remembering that Walsh used similar language days before Mike D'Antoni was hired as coach. Walsh has spent the past few days calling his inner circle of NBA friends about Iverson. One of those calls was to Larry Brown, the former Knicks coach, who was with Iverson in Philadelphia when the Sixers went to the NBA Finals."

Eddie Sefko, The Dallas Morning News: "Win, lose or draw, the Mavericks' fate lately always seems to come down to Dirk Nowitzki. And as long as he's on, the Mavericks can lack all the style points in the world and still have a great chance to win. The game in Milwaukee proved it. Wednesday night's 99-94 victory over the Spurs reaffirmed it when Nowitzki tipped in the basket that ended up getting the Mavericks to overtime. The Mavericks slogged around for three quarters, couldn't find the basket with a GPS and basically looked like they should be losing instead of up by four points, which they were. But while the Mavericks go along through this early season, the only real constant has been Dirk. No matter who's hurt or who's playing poorly, he's been an anchor. [...] The more defenders hang all over him, the more Dirk just seems to figure out a way to thrive. And score. He had just nine points at halftime Wednesday, but lit up the Spurs in the second half and wound up with 41. He was the sole reason the game even made it to overtime. He was the heart and soul as well as the offense for the Mavericks."

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• Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:00 am EST
• Ball Don't Lie
• By J.E. Skeets
• 64 Comments

IC Cold Links: Jack Greets Pacers, Foster Hopes To Fix Defense

The Indiana Pacers play old friend and all-around good guy, Jarrett Jack tonight in Toronto, but coach Jim O'Brien is more interested in improving the defensive effort.

• Tue Nov 24, 2009 EST
• Indy Cornrows
• By Tom Lewis

Pacers Shake Up Starting Lineup To Take On Raptors

Jim O'Brien plans to shake up his starting lineup when the Indiana Pacers take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Indy Cornrows
• By Tom Lewis

IC Cold Links: Move On, Nothing To See Here; Pacers Drop Bad Game To Bobcats

Like many other Indiana residents I missed the Indiana Pacers nasty-looking performance against the Bobcats Sunday afternoon that resulted in a 104-88 loss.

• Mon Nov 23, 2009 EST
• Indy Cornrows
• By spstevenson

Bobcats 104, Pacers 88: Pacers Start Streaking The Wrong Way

The Indiana Pacers fell behind early and could never put together a comeback as the Charlotte Bobcats cruised to a 104-88 win on Sunday evening.

• Sun Nov 22, 2009 EST
• Indy Cornrows
• By Tom Lewis

Coaches Adjust Lineups As Foster, Murphy Return

Starting with tonight's game at the Bobcats (5 p.m., no TV), the Indiana Pacers will add valuable veterans Troy Murphy, who returned from a six-game absence to record a double-double Friday, and Jeff Foster.

• Sun Nov 22, 2009 EST
• Indy Cornrows
• By spstevenson