And everything it implies
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Time is a flat circle, it seems. For the first time since last December, Jalen Smith started at the four, joining Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, and Myles Turner as part of a five-man unit that had logged exactly ze...
2023-12-27 15:01:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Recapping the lopsided week for the Pacers, with key takeaways about some prevailing myths
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
It was a lopsided week for the Pacers - both in terms of record and scoring margin. After giving up 151 points to the Los Angeles Clippers, marking the fourth 150-point game in ...
2023-12-23 15:18:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards weren't the first forward/wings to score in bulk against the Pacers, and they likely won't be the last -- unless and until something changes
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
The Minnesota Timberwolves scored 128.3 points per 100 possessions against the Ind...
2023-12-18 14:23:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Both with his instant production as well as for the imagination
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With the two fastest pace teams in the NBA going up against each other, there were bound to be so...
2023-12-16 14:44:23 +0000 UTC View Post
The sophomore guard is starting to find his feel -- at least, for now
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
When the Pacers were in Las Vegas for the In-Season Tournament, Bennedict Mathurin received a pass from Tyrese Haliburton at the wing during the Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks that demonstra...
2023-12-13 14:36:38 +0000 UTC View Post
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
To quote Dr. Seuss (which admittedly is a very strange and corny thing to do when blogging about NBA Basketball): "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." With Tyrese Haliburton taking his game to the next level, that's exactly how the Pacers should view the run they made...
2023-12-11 02:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
(My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, as a synopsis of what's changed for Myles Turner through the lens of two possessions separated by four years, is available as a free trial. If you're new here and want to support independent writing about actual basketball, please 2023-12-08 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Join me in searching for basketball clues
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In the afterglow of Monday's In-Season Tournament win over the Boston Celtics, Rick Carlisle credited his staff for making a key defensive change at halftime, which he said the players had never executed be...
2023-12-06 00:22:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Illuminating the details that culminated in the star's big, late-game performance
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
There was an air of angst to the first half of what was the first-ever In-Season Tournament quarterfinal. For a player who typically cascades with flow, wheeling around the floor ...
2023-12-05 13:40:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Breaking down the knock-out round match-up with the Celtics from the film room
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
The Pacers went undefeated in the group stage of the NBA's In-Season Tournament and their reward for those efforts is playing the Boston Celtics -- the team with the best record in basketba...
2023-12-03 14:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
(My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, as a snapshot of a play that summarizes what likely needs to change for the Pacers on defense, is available as a free trial for everyone. If you're new here and want to support independent writing about actual basketball, please 2023-12-02 14:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With the Pacers 16 games into the 2023-24 season, Tony East from 2023-11-30 13:50:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Answering questions about the Pacers and other things!
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
This month, there were a lot of questions asked about the current state of the defense, ranging from individual developments and whether the scheme fits the personnel to how replicable the standout, fourth-quarter...
2023-11-28 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Several solid minutes of defense were played in a row
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
When asked what changed for him in the second half, Myles Turner said he was "pissed." After scoring the first nine points of the game for the Pacers, Turner picked up his second foul with o...
2023-11-25 14:33:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome back to the film room!
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In what can only be described as an early preview of the All-Star Game that will be coming to Indy in February, the Pacers got a jump-start on the high-scoring, lack of defense that usually hallmarks the league's annual game for stars. After all, this game had plenty of starry plays from Tyrese Haliburton,...
2023-11-22 15:25:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome back to the film room!
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In the wake of the loss that shall remain nameless, the Pacers are soon to be back in action against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday with a chance to solidify their spot atop the standings in Group A of the NBA's In-Season Tournament. As su...
2023-11-21 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Analyzing whether Orlando provided a blueprint for how to lockdown the Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
In a break from what had been the norm, the Pacers suddenly struggled to play at breakneck speed without being loose with the ball. Entering into Sunday's match-up with the Orlando Magic, Indiana ranke...
2023-11-20 14:21:05 +0000 UTC View PostTalking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Pacers
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
With the Pacers jumping out to a fast start, both figuratively and literally, Steve Jones and 2023-11-17 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
And identifying possible adjustments for group play of the NBA's In-Season Tournament
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Welcome to the film room! With the Pacers and Sixers currently in the middle of a back-to-back, it seemed timely to review the film from the first regular season match-up on S...
2023-11-13 20:58:52 +0000 UTC View Post
(My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, as an in-depth breakdown of the big step Bennedict Mathurin took stepping into and revealing his power as a two-way player, is available as a free trial for everyone. If you're new here and want to support independent writing about actual basketball, please 2023-11-10 14:05:53 +0000 UTC View Post
(My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, as an in-depth breakdown of Jalen Smith's strong, unexpected start to the season, is available as a free trial for everyone. If you're new here and want to support independent writing about actual basketball, please consid...
2023-11-09 15:27:43 +0000 UTC View Post
On the tactics of tying the team's single-game scoring record in what was a milestone game for the team's tactician
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
A little over 24 hours before the Pacers were raining down threes and dousing Rick Carlisle with water in celebration of his 900th career win, their opp...
2023-11-07 13:35:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Even if the court was brighter than the spotlight, Indiana adapted to, and during, what was a game with at least some type of stakes. Highlighting the changes that were made and when, a timeline.
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
At Media Day, when Tyrese Haliburton was asked what his biggest takeaway was f...
2023-11-04 13:38:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Turns out, threes aren't company without Tyrese Haliburton
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
The Tyrese Haliburton-less Pacers were on the wrong side of history on Wednesday night, as they suffered the second-worst defeat ever for the franchise, falling 155-104 to the Boston Celtics, who led by as man...
2023-11-02 15:05:50 +0000 UTC View Post
A tale of two plays
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Not unlike the Bally Sports experience, the Pacers had a lot of technical difficulties during Monday night's 112-105 loss to the Bulls. Over the final six minutes of the fourth quarter, the Blue and Gold tallied more fouls (6) than made field goals (4), ...
2023-10-31 12:35:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The fourth-year forward has been both magic carpet and security blanket, elevating his game while also providing stable (and flexible) defense
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Lost in the scoring bonanza that was the home opener against the Washington Wizards was a very brief, yet notable, lineup quirk. Wi...
2023-10-29 12:42:35 +0000 UTC View Post
On the Pacers making the difficult decision to avoid delaying the inevitable
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Opening Night was full of surprises for the Pacers. Bruce Brown knocked down six of his eight three-point attempts, setting a new career high for a game. As a team, the Pacers scored more points in...
2023-10-26 12:42:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to the film room!
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
To kick-off the start of the regular season, I decided to kick-off this month's mailbag by inviting you into my film room. While answering the technical questions, you can join me as I discuss specific clips, going inside actions you c...
2023-10-24 13:37:30 +0000 UTC View Post
(My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, as an in-depth breakdown of Walker's preseason and the balance between winning and development, is available as a free trial for everyone. If you're new here and want to support independent writing about actual basketball, please 2023-10-21 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
On how the fourth-year forward started trending in the right direction against Atlanta
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
Through three preseason games with the Pacers, Obi Toppin has yet to attempt a shot as the roll-man. Meanwhile, he's hoisted nine of his 20 field-goal attempts as threes. On the surface, ...
2023-10-17 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post