The Pacers Post Up

Six players. Forty-eight minutes. ALL HEART.

The Indiana Pacers were absolutely DECIMATED by injuries, playing just six available players against the Atlanta Hawks. But what the Blue & Gold lacked in numbers, they made up for in hustle, toughness, and determination.

Despite Atlanta knocking down 20+ threes, Indiana battled all night, with all six Pacers scoring in double figures and a chance to steal the game in the closing moments.

Braden Smith answered some BIG questions, and the entire group delivered the kind of effort Pacers fans have been waiting to see.

It’s another loss in the standings, but this one felt different.

The SUPER 6 reminded everyone what Pacers basketball is supposed to look like.

Brad breaks down an inspiring performance, Braden Smith’s emergence, and why the rest of the roster should be taking notes.

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The injuries continue to pile up for the Indiana Pacers. Shams Charania reports that Tyrese Haliburton will miss multiple weeks with a left hamstring strain, adding to an already lengthy injury list that going into Wednesday night’s game included TJ McConnell, Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, Ivica Zubac, Obi Toppin, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard.

Meanwhile, the Pacers let another winnable game slip away at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. After trailing by double digits at halftime, Indiana dominated the third quarter 36–13 to take a 13-point lead into the fourth. But Tyrese Maxey’s late-game heroics helped Philadelphia steal the win.

Now 2–3 on the season and without Haliburton for the foreseeable future, the Pacers face an uphill battle.

Brad and Ryan break down the injury news, another frustrating loss, and how Indiana can stay competitive until reinforcements arrive.

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The Indiana Pacers had an 11-point halftime lead in Milwaukee and looked poised to pick up their third win of the season. Instead, the Blue & Gold ran out of gas, got absolutely punished on the glass in the 2nd half, and let a rebuilding Bucks team off the hook in a game they’ll wish they had back.

Yes, it was the second night of a back-to-back. Yes, tired legs were a factor. But there’s no excuse for letting this one slip away.

Brad and Ryan break down a frustrating night in Milwaukee:

11-POINT Lead Squandered! Indiana controlled the first half before getting outplayed by double digits after halftime.

60 REBOUNDS ALLOWED?! Milwaukee dominated the glass, grabbing 16 offensive rebounds and making the Pacers pay for their inability to finish defensive possessions.

RUNNING ON EMPTY! The fatigue was obvious down the stretch as Indiana struggled to generate stops, secure rebounds, and mount a late comeback.

SOME BRIGHT SPOTS! Despite the loss, there were encouraging individual performances and flashes of what this team can become.

A MISSED OPPORTUNITY! Against a Bucks team in full rebuild mode, these are the games Indiana simply HAS to find a way to win.

The Pacers showed plenty of promise in the first half, but basketball is a 48-minute game. And when the legs disappeared, so did the lead. You can explain the loss with fatigue. You can’t excuse it. Brad and Ryan break down what went wrong, what deserves credit, and why this loss is so frustrating for a Pacers team trying to build early-season momentum.

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“I FEEL LIKE DR. J OR SOMETHING!”

You KNOW it’s a good night when Tyrese Haliburton is channeling his inner Julius Erving in the postgame press conference! The Indiana Pacers got BACK ON TRACK in Brooklyn, bouncing back from an embarrassing home-opening loss with a much-needed win over the Nets in their ABA throwback uniforms. And while the first half wasn’t pretty, the Blue & Gold finally found their rhythm. After committing 11 TURNOVERS in the first half, Indiana cleaned things up with just THREE in the second as Haliburton took over, finishing with 24 POINTS, 10 ASSISTS and a ridiculous self alley-oop dunk that had everyone talking! Brad and Ryan break down EVERYTHING from the Pacers’ get-right win in Brooklyn:

HALI GOES FULL DR. J! 24 & 10, a self alley-oop and another reminder of what makes Tyrese special.

OBI BRINGS THE ENERGY! Toppin delivers a big night off the bench as the Pacers finally get their offense rolling.

OUBRE’S BEST GAME YET! Kelly Oubre Jr. turns in his best performance in a Pacers uniform, bringing energy on both ends.

SIAKAM STAYS STEADY! Pascal delivers 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

ZUBAC GOES DOWN! Ivica Zubac exits early with an ankle injury, but Jay Huff steps up with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting and 3 BLOCKS after getting the second-half start.

TAKING CARE OF THE BALL! From 11 first-half turnovers to just 3 in the second, Indiana finally starts looking like itself.

The Pacers needed this one, but there’s NO TIME to celebrate. It’s straight to Milwaukee on Monday night for the second half of a back-to-back against the Bucks, with a chance to carry some momentum back home for Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The ABA throwbacks were BACK. The vibes were BACK. And Tyrese Haliburton looked like he was having FUN again.

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What was supposed to be a night of celebration at Gainbridge Fieldhouse turned into an absolute NIGHTMARE for the Indiana Pacers. In one of the most anticipated regular-season games in recent franchise history, Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return in front of the home crowd… only for the Dallas Mavericks to completely spoil the party. The Pacers trailed by as many as 37 points in the 1st half, with boos raining down from the Gainbridge faithful before halftime. Brad and Ryan are back with an immediate postgame reaction to an embarrassing home-opening performance.

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TYRESE HALIBURTON IS BACK… AND THE PACERS ARE 1-0!

It wasn’t pretty, but the Indiana Pacers escaped New Orleans with a 123-120 opening night victory over the Pelicans, thanks to some late-game heroics from a familiar face!

After nearly 500 days away from NBA basketball, Tyrese Haliburton delivered 23 points and 12 assists, including 13 points in a PERFECT fourth-quarter shooting performance to help Indiana steal a win on the road.

Pascal Siakam poured in 30, Ivica Zubac posted 16 points and 15 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard added 18 and 9 assists, and Obi Toppin chipped in 20 off the bench. With numbers like those, you’d think the Pacers cruised to victory. Not even close.

A 38-point first quarter turned into an ugly 18-point second, as Rick Carlisle experimented with some questionable rotations while trying to integrate new faces into the lineup. The Pacers battled back in the second half, overcame their rebounding struggles, and found a way to finish despite missing key pieces.

We break down Haliburton’s incredible return, Zubac’s “debut”, the lineup challenges, Quenton Jackson’s impact, the physical battle with New Orleans, and a little Derek Queen drama along the way.

It wasn’t always pretty, but a win is a win.

THE PACERS ARE 1-0. LET’S GO!

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THE WAIT IS OVER! The Indiana Pacers tip off the 2026-27 NBA season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans, and the LONG-awaited official return of Tyrese Haliburton is finally here! After a scorching-hot preseason, can Tyrese carry that momentum into the regular season? How will his chemistry with new starting center Ivica Zubac translate when the games actually count? And will his conditioning hold up over a full NBA game? We also break down the injuries to T.J. McConnell and Aaron Nesmith, what they mean for the Pacers’ depth at point guard and on the wing, and how newly acquired Kelly Oubre Jr. fits into the starting lineup. PLUS, we preview the matchup against former Pacer Bennedict Mathurin in his first regular-season game as a Pelican, and things get a little DELUSIONAL as we dive into the latest from the NBA’s most delusional man himself… LeBron James. Pacers basketball is BACK. Let the games begin!

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It’s one of our favorite annual traditions on The Pacers Post Up… BETTING LINES ARE BACK!

With the 2026–27 NBA season officially upon us, Ryan takes the lead as we break down the biggest betting lines surrounding the Indiana Pacers and reveal where we’re putting our money on FanDuel!

Pacers Win Total: Over or under? How many games will Indiana win this season?

Championship & Conference Odds: What are the Pacers’ chances of winning the Eastern Conference, Central Division, or bringing home the Larry O’Brien Trophy?

Player Props: From Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam to Ivica Zubac, Andrew Nembhard, and the rest of the roster, where do we see value?

NBA Awards: MVP, All-NBA, Most Improved, Sixth Man, and more. Which Pacers could make some noise?

Our Best Bets: We’re putting our predictions on the record and sharing the lines we like most heading into opening night!

Are the oddsmakers sleeping on Indiana AGAIN? Or are we letting our Pacers fandom get the best of us?

The lines are set. The season is here. Let’s make some picks!

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The first Sunday State of the Pacers of the 2026–27 season is HERE! Brad and Ryan break down everything from Friday night’s preseason finale against the Milwaukee Bucks, including the increasingly impressive connection between Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac. After two dominant preseason performances, just how dangerous can this new duo become? Pascal Siakam is finding his offensive rhythm and Andrew Nembhard continues to remind everyone how underrated he is. Are we really talking about Nembhard and Nesmith as the FOURTH and FIFTH options on this team? Talk about an embarrassment of riches.

We look ahead to the start of the 2026–27 regular season, discuss expectations for this revamped Pacers roster, and ask whether Indiana is being seriously underestimated around the NBA. And finally, with seemingly every football team in the state of Indiana finding a way to lose this weekend, things get a little DELUSIONAL as we try to make sense of it all. Basketball season can’t get here soon enough.

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Tyrese Haliburton is BACK. For the first time since his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Haliburton returned to Oklahoma City. And what a return it was.

24 POINTS. 18 MINUTES. 4-OF-6 FROM DEEP.

Brad and Ryan break down an electric performance in Indiana’s third preseason matchup. Three-point shooting, midrange jumpers, aggressive drives, left-handed finishes, and even a couple of blocks. Tyrese looked every bit like himself again. His chemistry with Ivica Zubac took a noticeable leap from the preseason opener, with Zubac showcasing the physicality and interior presence Indiana has been missing. A 13-point, 13-rebound, 5-assist performance in just 18 minutes says it all. It was an emotional return to the arena where it all ended, and a glimpse of what might have been in Game 7. It’s only preseason, but Tyrese looks like Tyrese, Zubac looks like the real deal, and the Pacers are giving us plenty of reasons to believe.

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THE SHOT. THE MOMENT. THE MAGIC.

As the Indiana Pacers return to Oklahoma City for preseason action, we’re turning back the clock to one of the greatest moments in franchise history.

Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Down to the wire. On the road in OKC. And Tyrese Haliburton delivers ANOTHER unforgettable game-winner to stun the Thunder and send Pacers Nation into absolute pandemonium.

Today, we’re RERACKING our original Game 1 reaction episode to relive the emotion, disbelief and pure joy of that incredible night.

For the longest time, this was our most-downloaded episode ever. And while our audience has continued to grow beyond it (THANK YOU, Pacers Nation! ), it remains one of our all-time favorites.

With a new season approaching, what better way to start channeling those championship vibes than revisiting the night Indiana shocked the basketball world?

Same energy. Same belief. Unfinished business.

Enjoy the throwback, and we’ll be back tomorrow with a brand-new reaction episode following the Pacers’ preseason matchup in Oklahoma City!

LET’S GO PACERS!

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No Tyrese Haliburton, but plenty to like from the Pacers’ second preseason outing! Tyrese sits with a minor ankle tweak as Indiana falls to Atlanta by just two points in a game that featured plenty of encouraging performances.Brad and Ryan break down the biggest takeaways from Gainbridge Fieldhouse:

OBI TOPPIN SHINES! Highlight-reel plays and the explosive energy we’ve come to expect.

JARACE WALKER KEEPS IMPRESSING! Another poised performance, leading the team in rebounds and making his presence felt defensively. Is Jarace becoming the biggest story of the preseason?

KELLY OUBRE JR. SETTLES IN! Encouraging signs as Oubre finds his place within Indiana’s rotation.

MORE TO COME FROM ZUBAC! The big man continues adjusting to Indiana’s system, while Larry Nance Jr.’s first preseason action introduces an interesting wrinkle to the center rotation.

The Pacers may have come up short on the scoreboard, but the depth, versatility and early chemistry continue to impress.

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472 days. One unforgettable return. Pacers basketball is BACK. The Indiana Pacers kicked off their preseason in storybook fashion at Iowa State, Tyrese Haliburton’s alma mater, marking his long-awaited return to the court after 472 days. And while it wasn’t a perfect night, it damn near felt like one. Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s preseason-opening victory, starting with Tyrese back where he belongs — running the Pacers offense. The starting unit found its rhythm late in the first half, piling up an incredible 22 assists on 25 made baskets. But while Tyrese was the headline, Jarace Walker stole the show, dishing out 10 assists in just 28 minutes, including an outrageous off-the-backboard dime to Jay Huff that looked straight out of Haliburton’s playbook. The Pacers got the win, both units showed plenty of promise, and a special night in Ames delivered everything fans had been waiting for. The wait is over. The comeback is underway. Pacers basketball is officially BACK.

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The future of the NBA might already be here. Ahead of the Pacers and Timberwolves meeting in preseason action at Iowa State, Brad and Ryan rank their Top 6 NBA players age 26 or younger — a list featuring two of the biggest stars taking the floor in Ames: Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards. But where do they rank among the league’s best young superstars? We debate a loaded group of players who aren’t just positioned to become the future faces of the NBA — many of them are already defining the league right now. Who would you build a franchise around? Who has the highest ceiling? Where do Ant and Hali belong? And is the No. 1 player on our list not just the best player 26 or younger… but potentially the best basketball player on the planet, period? The future — and maybe the present — of the NBA is here.

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We’re kicking off our Pacers Positional Preview Series with the group that underwent the biggest transformation this past year: the centers. Ivica Zubac. Jay Huff. Larry Nance Jr. Indiana enters the season with an almost completely new-look center rotation — and arguably the position group with the most to prove. Brad and Ryan break down what to expect from each: Ivica Zubac — What does a true physical presence at the five unlock for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers offense? We talk expectations, projected production and how his game could evolve in Indiana. Jay Huff — Shooting, rim protection and a completely different look behind Zubac. How big of a role can Huff carve out this season? Larry Nance Jr. — The newest addition to the roster brings experience, versatility and another option for Rick Carlisle. Where does he fit into the rotation? We dive into projected roles and numbers, lineup possibilities, strengths, concerns and what success looks like for each player. It’s the newest position group on the Pacers roster — and maybe the one with the most to prove.

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Pacers basketball is officially BACK. Brad and Ryan are reacting to everything they saw at Pacers Fan Jam, including the moment everyone in Gainbridge Fieldhouse had been waiting for: Tyrese Haliburton back on an NBA court. For the first time since tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals, Hali was back in front of Pacers fans — moving well, looking comfortable and giving us our first live glimpse of the comeback we’ve been waiting more than a year to see. And Tyrese wasn’t the only reason to leave Fan Jam excited. Kelly Oubre Jr. brought exactly the kind of energy we hoped to see, Ivica Zubac gave fans their first look at a completely different presence at the five, Braden Smith showed that he belonged on an NBA court, and Indiana’s new-look roster finally got to share the floor in front of Pacers fans. Plus, we talk about another first-class Fan Jam experience from the Pacers and the energy inside Gainbridge as Indianapolis gets ready for another season of basketball. Training camp is underway. Preseason starts this week. And the Tyrese Haliburton comeback tour has officially begun.

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The Pacers are only a few days into training camp, but we’re already getting our first glimpse at what this new-look roster could become. Brad and Ryan break down the early notes from camp, starting with a bigger, longer and more versatile second unit — and why Indiana may somehow remain one of the deepest teams in the NBA despite all the changes this offseason. Then, it’s time to talk Ivica Zubac. Early reports about his conditioning have been encouraging, we’re seeing his ability to run the floor and finish alongside Indiana’s guards, and training camp footage even gave us a little glimpse of something unexpected…Are we getting Zubac threes?! We also dive into Braden Smith reportedly adding 15 pounds of muscle, what that could mean for his role and development this season, and how he fits into an increasingly competitive Pacers rotation. Finally, we look ahead to a loaded October for The Pacers Post Up and everything we have planned as we count down to Opening Night on October 21. Training camp is underway. The roster is taking shape. Pacers basketball is almost here.

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Pacers basketball is officially back. Brad and Ryan break down everything that stood out from 2026 Pacers Media Day as Indiana enters a new season with plenty of exciting storylines. Tyrese Haliburton is healthy, confident and ready to remind everyone exactly who he is. Ivica Zubac is already talking about how he fits alongside Tyrese, Pascal Siakam and Indiana’s high-powered offense. And after hearing from the players and Rick Carlisle, one thing kept coming through: this group genuinely believes it has something special. We talk about Hali’s return, the chemistry surrounding this roster, Andrew Nembhard’s lack of media talent, Rick Carlisle being Rick Carlisle, and why the Pacers aren’t shying away from their championship aspirations. Plus: Venn diagrams, Swiss Army knives, mysterious bowling references and plenty more from an eventful Media Day.

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Today, we walk through the most critical calendar dates on the horizon and lay out exactly what we're watching for as basketball returns to Indy.

What We Cover:

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Media Day (Sept 28): Johnny Furphy injury status and timeline updates, Ivica Zubac's conditioning, and offseason focus areas for Jarace Walker and the squad.

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Training Camp Kickoff (Sept 29): The practice jersey color trick, reading Carlisle's early bench hierarchy, rotation spots for Walker and Sheppard, and the backup 5 battle.

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Preseason Schedule (Oct 7–16): Starter minutes, rotation dynamics, and Tyrese Haliburton’s approach to preseason travel (including his Iowa homecoming).

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Important Contract Dates (Oct 19): Key team option deadlines for Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.

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Nov 5 Cap Threshold: Why November 5 is the magic prorated cap date for a veteran minimum signing, plus a look at potential target free agents.

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Tyrese Haliburton on Boardroom Talks: Reacting to Tyrese's thoughts on playoff fire, superstar respect, frugality, and his bold postseason claims

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We’re going around the NBA for a loaded episode of the Pacers Post Up. First, we dive into the latest Kawhi Leonard/Clippers drama and how what is happening in LA has a ripple effect to the “what if?” in Indiana after the draft picks conveyed in the Ivica Zubac trade. Then, Tyrese Haliburton: NBA villain? After throwing out the first pitch in Chicago against the Brewers and setting off another round of Twitter drama, we talk about Hali embracing the villain role — and why it seems to follow him whenever the Pacers run into the Knicks, Giannis and some of their biggest rivals. Next, Milwaukee reportedly can’t find much of a market for Myles Turner at his current contract. One year later, did Indiana actually dodge a bullet by letting him walk? And finally… we go FULL delusional reacting to Nasir Core’s latest T.J. McConnell take. Kawhi chaos. Hali the villain. Myles in Milwaukee. And some shameful TJ commentary. A little bit of everything in this State of the Pacers!

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