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Preview: Pacers-Heat, Game 6

The Heat used a strong second half to push past the Pacers in Game 5. Indiana now faces elimination, but the Eastern Conference Finals returns to Bankers Life Fieldhouse for Game 6 on Saturday night, where the Pacers are 3-1 against Miami this season. Game Preview »   Saturday Night Swagger »   Vogel's Off Day Comments »
People partying pregame

Saturday Night Swagger

On Saturday night, the Indiana Pacers will entertain the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in an 8:30 p.m. start. The action will begin much sooner outside the Fieldhouse doors with a “Saturday Night Swagger” party on Pennsylvania St. Read More »
Paul George, Ray Allen

Pacers Fall in Miami

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Miami outscored the Pacers 30-13 in the third quarter to seize control of Game 5 en route to a 90-79 win. Paul George led the Pacers with 27 and 11 rebounds. Roy Hibbert added 22 points and six rebounds, while David West scored 17 and grabbed eight boards. Game 6 is Saturday night in Indianapolis. Game Rewind (Recap, Photos, Highlights) »
George Hill dribbling around a pick from Hibbert

Guards Hold the Key

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Five games into the Eastern Conference Finals, the tipping point for the Pacers is clear: It lies in the backcourt, where George Hill and Lance Stephenson have outscored Miami's guards twice and been outscored three times. Not coincidentally, the Pacers now stand 2-3 in the series. Read More »
Playoff Priority Presale Registration

Playoff Priority Presale Registration

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The deadline to register for the Eastern Conference Finals has passed. If you missed the deadline, be sure to register now to qualify for an opportunity to purchase tickets for the NBA Finals before the general public! Registration is free and only takes a moment. Register »
Sam Young

Filling the Air Space

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A key to the Pacers' Game 4 win over the Heat was the play of Lance Stephenson and Sam Young, who provided a boost offensively while also taking on the task of guarding LeBron James. Read More »
Lance Stephenson

Finishing the Product

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Pacers coach Frank Vogel has identified Lance Stephenson as one of the keys to Indiana's series with Miami. The 22-year-old is a work in progress, but he makes the Pacers a finished product when he plays well. Finishing the Product »   See Also: Hibbert Puts it in Writing »

Pacers Even Series

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The Pacers closed Game 4 with a 13-3 run to beat the Heat, 99-92, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. All five Pacers starters scored in double figures, led by Roy Hibbert, who scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Game Rewind (Recap, Photos, Highlights) »   Lance's Buzzer Beater »   Agness: Ten Takeaways from Game 4 »

Picnic on the Plaza

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The Pacers hosted a picnic prior to Game 4 to grill out on Pacers Plaza and enjoy hot dogs, chips, desserts and drinks thanks to Kroger, Gatorade and Vienna Beef. WTHR Channel 13 broadcasted live with exclusive interviews with Pacers personalities. See Photos »   Watch Video »
LeBron James and Paul George

Pacers Face King-Sized Task

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Whether he's posting up his defender into the foul lane for an easy shot, or penetrating and leaving a pass for an easy dunk or layup, or whipping a cross-court pass for a wide-open three-pointer, the Pacers have to figure a way to stop LeBron. Montieth »   Agness: Learning to Respond from the Champs »

Pacers Foundation Renovates Courts

The Indianapolis Parks Foundation (IPF) announced today that the City of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) and Pacers Foundation have committed $1.1 million to build, renovate or upgrade outdoor basketball courts in parks throughout Marion County. Read More »   Catchings honored »
Top Plays: Week of May 19-25

Top Plays: Week of May 19-25

Check out the latest edition of Top Plays from the Pacers' last week of playoff action, with team highlights from Games 1 and 2 of their series with the Miami Heat. Watch Now »

Call-A-Pacer: Mahinmi This Week

The annual Call-A-Pacer program, sponsored by Stanley Security Solutions and in conjunction with the Indianapolis Public Library, continues this week with Pacers center Ian Mahnmi reading "Never Take a Shark to the Dentist" by Judi Barrett. Listen »

Heat Handle Pacers

The Pacers fell Sunday night to a hot-shooting Miami Heat squad in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 114-96. Roy Hibbert had his second straight double-double for Indiana, scoring 20 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. David West added 21 and 10. Game Rewind (Recap, Photos, Highlights) »   Celebrity Interviews »
Paul George, LeBron James

Harsh Reality

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All the harsh realities of the Eastern Conference Finals came crashing down on the Pacers Sunday, as Miami reversed the entire personality of the series with a 114-96 victory. It can be changed again, but the options for doing that are going to be limited when LeBron James plays as he did, and Udonis Haslem hits 8-of-9 shots. Montieth »   5 Takeaways »
LeBron James, George Hill, Lance Stephenson

Backcourt Front and Center

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The Pacers' fate in this series could very well rest on their guard play. If George Hill and Lance Stephenson can outplay the Heat backcourt of Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers, as they did on Friday, what chance do the Heat have of winning the series? Montieth »   Mark's Mailbag: Playoffs Edition »
Paul George

Pacers Cool the Heat

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The Pacers forced LeBron James into two late turnovers to seal a 97-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 2. All five Pacers starters scored in double figures, led by Roy Hibbert with a playoff career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds. Paul George added 22. Game Rewind (Recap, Photos, Highlights) »   PG's Monster Slam »
Pacers Youth Basketball

Summer Hoops Tour

The Indiana Pacers Youth Basketball Program brings its week-long "Pacers Summer Hoops Tour" to youths ages 8-14 at five locations throughout Central Indiana. The clinic, presented by Gatorade, is free but limited to the first 110 registered participants at each site. Register Now »
View the Virtual Venue

3-D Virtual Venue

Take a tour through Bankers Life Fieldhouse with our new 3-D Virtual Venue. Take Tour »

Pacemates Photo Galleries

Check out the Pacemates in action by viewing their latest photo galleries: December Gallery »   January Gallery »   February Gallery »     Behind the Scenes »

  • Game 6 Preview
    Pacers vs Heat
  • People partying pregame
    Saturday Swagger
    Game 6 Pregame
  • IND 79, MIA 90
    Miami Leads 3-2
  • George Hill dribbling around a pick from Hibbert
    Guards Key
    Game 5 Takeaway
  • Playoffs Tickets
    NBA Finals Registration
  • Filling the Air Space
    Stephenson, Young
  • Lance Stephenson
    Finishing the Product
  • IND 99, MIA 92
    Series Tied 2-2
  • Pacers Picnic
    On the Plaza
  • King-Sized Task
    Stopping LeBron
  • Pacers Foundation
    Renovates Courts
  • Top Plays
    May 19-25
  • Call-A-Pacer
    Mahinmi This Week
  • IND 96, MIA 114
    Miami Leads 2-1
  • Harsh Reality
    Game 3 Struggles
  • Backcourt Duo
    Key to Series?
  • IND 97, MIA 93
    Series Tied 1-1
  • Pacers Youth Basketball
    Basketball Camp
    Register Now
  • View the Virtual Venue
    Virtual Venue
    Tour Fieldhouse
  • Indiana Pacemates
    Photo Galleries
     
  • Postgame: Pacers-Heat Game 5 Wrap UpMay 30, 2013 - A wrap up with both coaches and players from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Miami.
  • Press Pass: Frank VogelIndiana head coach Frank Vogel speaks to the media after the Pacers fall to the Heat in Game 5 and trail in the series 3-2.
  • Postgame: Hill, Stephenson on Game 5Pacers guards George Hill and Lance Stephenson talk about their struggles in the Pacers' 90-79 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 30, 2013.