Scott Agness

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Pacers snap a 16-game losing streak — their first win in 40 days. Siakam: 37pts & the game-saving block. “We’re not gonna back down.” Plus: Carlisle on Zubac’s injury, David Simon passes, Lloyd Pierce attends Santa Clara game, Eddie White honored. fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-noteb…

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Carlisle praised the group for their response out of the locker room, said they rode Nesmith's playmaking and shotmaking. "Siakam was spectacular. The guy is a great, great player."

Rick Carlisle postgame in ORL: "A very competitive game. ... It felt like a playoff-type game." He said they were all disappointed with their performance in San Antonio and the guys were challenged to make a stand and raise their collective will. And they did.

Siakam with a game-winning block on Banchero. 128-126 Pacers in Orlando, snapping a 16-game losing streak. Siakam, back at home, scored 37pts, Walker added 20, and Nembhard did 13-7-14. A good reminder of how fun Pacers games can be.... Next: Wed. v LAL

A chaotic ending in Orlando. No idea how that Bane layup didn't go down. Now Banchero, who has a season-high 39pts, makes two FTs. So the Pacers lead by just two, with the ball, and 28.9s left.

With 7+ mins left, several Pacers starters have already played 30mins. Only a nine-man rotation, and none of the three two-way players are active. Their lead is 11 in Orlando.

A confusing end to the 3Q, where the Pacers dropped a SH 44pts (two more than previous, also against Magic). They were +13 and now carry an 8-point lead — 103-95 — into the 4th. And they'll try to end the losing streak at 16. (Magic have lost four in a row).

Paolo Banchero is excelling tonight, piling up 20 of ORL's first 60pts as the Pacers now trail. But they've gotten a big contribution from Siakam, who enjoys playing back in Orlando — his offseason home.

Great start at both ends for the Pacers, leading by 10 in Orlando. Stayed in attack mode and made 63% of shots. Jarace Walker already has 10pts.

Nembhard, Nesmith, and Siakam will play tonight in Orlando. They're in the starting lineup, along with Walker and Huff. Obi Toppin is available off the bench.

Pacers owner Herb Simon on the passing of his nephew, David Simon, who was CEO/Chairman of @SimonPropertyGp: “My family and I are deeply saddened by my nephew David's passing. I was proud to see him grow into an exceptional and transformative leader whose vision, dedication and discipline helped shape Simon Property Group into the world's leading retail real estate company. His impact on our family, our community and the real estate industry will be felt for generations to come. We will miss him greatly."

@BrandonGaudin Proud of you, Brandon. Great job.

Another 🏀 season in the books. What a thrill these past few days have been. Grateful for each moment and the awesome friends and colleagues I get to share them with. Next up: Braves baseball ⚾️ 🪓

@ThatPacersFan yes, and get this, they needed to use one for the first game of the season.... bad luck all around

@ScottAgness 100%, are there hardships in the G? During the 7 game losing streak they had around 8 or so players it seemed. Surely they could have gotten someone to fill out the roster, no?

Final Boom weekend home game of the season — their first playing at the new arena in Noblesville. Big crowd for Warsaw native Kyle Mangas, who spent time with the organization.

@ThatPacersFan Yeah, the trickle-down effect has been hard for them too. It also doesn't help that three players suffered season-ending injuries

@ScottAgness Its not a very good game Scott, need more of the two ways back to make the playoffs. Maybe next year

@MontankSeth yes, correct.

@ScottAgness I’m assuming you meant exceptions?

WNBA, WNBPA announce new 7-year pact running through 2032 season. In addition to what was already known: - two player development roster spots - housing provided 2026-28 - salary cap expectations for injured and pregnant players - 50 games for 2027 & 2028 seasons, then 52 games

The term sheet is signed and now the WNBA, players union need to ratify the new seven-year CBA — what both sides call "transformational": fieldhousefiles.com/p/wnba-wnbpa-t…

Former Pacer Fred Hoiberg's magical season as head coach at Nebraska continues... - 28-6 record - program's first tourney win - Now on to the Sweet Sixteen

Rick Carlisle postgame in SA: "There's been a pattern of this. We've had a lot of rough second quarters. Tonight, the first quarter was obviously the one. "We just needed to have a lot more resistance in that first quarter and we just didn't do it."