Pacers Team Report
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:29 PST)

The wakeup call has been delivered to second-year swingman Brandon Rush. A game after coach Jim O'Brien stuck him on the bench for most of the fourth quarter, Rush responded by scoring 16 points in 39 minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"Brandon Rush played a very strong offensive game," O'Brien said. "We need that from him on a consistent basis."

Rush's strong play comes at a good time because playing time soon might become an issue for all the swingmen on the roster. Mike Dunleavy, who has played in only 17 games the last two seasons, is expected to make his season debut sometime next week. Dunleavy has been out with a right knee injury.

O'Brien said he likes the idea of having open competition for playing time.

Shaq misses 4th straight game as Cavs face Pacers
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:51 PST)
Cleveland center Shaquille O'Neal has missed his fourth straight game with a strained right shoulder. O'Neal did not travel with the Cavaliers for their game Friday night against the Pacers. He is averaging 11.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Cleveland coach Mike Brown didn't give a timetable for his return.

Brawl at Palace changed everything for Pacers
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:22:00 PST)
On. Nov. 19, 2004, Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charged into the stands in Detroit, initiating one of the NBA's blackest moments.

Suicide lines: Knicks to decide on Iverson today; Dirkus Circus
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:25 PST)
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Loss to Lakers fuels Anthony, Nuggets
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:23:00 PST)
Carmelo Anthony can do without the MVP chatter. He just wants to finally play in the NBA Finals.

Behind the Box Score, where 'yeah! Go Bucks! Whoo!'
(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:56 PST)
Milwaukee 108, Denver 102 I don't know if I like Brandon Jennings' shots. He takes some bad ones.

Too much Rod Benson: Taipei travel
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:10:07 PST)
Back in late September, I signed with the Indiana Pacers on a non-guaranteed contract. Seconds after placing my...