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How a more physical NBA could affect the Pacers

My work at Basketball, She Wrote is typically paywalled. This article, crunching the numbers on the potential crunch for numbers -- on both ends of the floor, is available to everyone as a free...

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For macro defensive changes, Pacers speak to micro shifts

On the potential to bring change to continuity

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Altogether, the Pacers spoke to ...

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Pacers Mailbag: Let's get defensive & more!

Answering questions about the ceiling of the defense, potential wing targets, my favorite moments from the WNBA season, and much, much more!

By: Caitlin Cooper I 2024-09-28 14:47:56 +0000 UTC View Post

How the Pacers pick and choose when to set picks

And why variety is the "slice" of life 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

The pick-and-roll isn't as prevale...

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How the Pacers can put a cramp in their own style

On summer's last gasp and why less breathing room, as it applies to certain types of floor spacing alignments, can be more 

By: Caitlin Cooper I 2024-09-19 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Season Lookahead

Are the Pacers ready for primetime? 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

As has become one of my favorite pre-p...

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Centering on the center options for the Pacers

Evaluating the pros and cons of playing with multiple centers or no centers

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

It w...

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How the Pacers manage time in special situations

A look at a clever hack for catching opponents on the rebound 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Outside of P...

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Mailbag: Are the Pacers being overlooked in the East?

Plus, stats that don't exist but should, my favorite memory of playing basketball, and what the realistic outlook should be for the Pacers this season 

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On T.J. McConnell & why there can't be too much of a good thing

The more point guards, the better

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

When it comes to point guards, the Pacers are ...

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Can Pascal Siakam & Myles Turner meet their match?

On what needs to happen for Indiana's frontcourt to better complement each other on defense

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_...

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Ranking the Pacers' opponents in East Group B

A team-by-team look at the competition for the Pacers in pool play of the NBA Cup 

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On keeping Pascal Siakam posted

Analyzing why and how the post entry passes to Indiana's now-signed, often-sealing max star have changed and whether further change is still needed

By: Caitlin Cooper I 2024-08-13 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Can Cole Swider get a move on with the Pacers?

On how the 25-year-old sharpshooter stacks up and compares as a movement shooter

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

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Explain One Play: Pacers' 1-4 low BLOB "Rolex"

Breaking down the baseline out of bounds play that works like clockwork for the Pacers

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_...

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Analyzing the two-way contracts for the Pacers

On the decision to sign Quenton Jackson and Tristen Newton to two-way contracts, and why Enrique Freeman should be next

By: Caitlin Cooper I 2024-07-27 18:41:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Pacers Mailbag: What's next for Bennedict Mathurin & Jarace Walker

Answering mailbag questions about what's next for the Pacers based on what's next for the team's two highest draft selections in decades 

By: Caitlin Cooper I 2024-07-27 12:45:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Andrew Nembhard breaks streak with breakout

On the significance of the Pacers investing in internal development 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Merci...

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2024 Pacers Summer League Recap

Reviewing the nine-day run for the Pacers in Las Vegas

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

For the most part, the Su...

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How the Pacers are pushing "thru" at Summer League

And what it means for Jarace Walker 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

When Summer League started, the inten...

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Enrique Freeman plays big doing the little things

On the 23-year-old rookie's winning plays 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

In what was a 98-94 win for the ...

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Johnny Furphy shines as bright spot for Pacers

-- even as he was also obscured

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

The Summer Timberwolves had 17 steals in what ...

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Way too early impressions of Jarace Walker

Recapping Summer League with the play and player of the game 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

"That's craz...

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On the subtle awareness of Tyrese Haliburton

And what can be learned about the Pacers from Team USA

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

It doesn't happen often t...

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2024 Pacers Summer League: Sophomores

Taking a look at what to watch for from the second-year players and veterans

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper 

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On James Wiseman & how the Pacers keep feeding their own beast

The Pacers can feed the former No. 2 overall pick into improvement, but they aren't necessarily satiating the areas where they need to improve 

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2024 Pacers Summer League: Rookies

Taking a look at what to watch for from the newest Pacers 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Ahh yes, July. ...

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Why Obi Toppin's return should signal consolidation

-- eventually 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Turns out, Obi Toppin won't be listening to offers from any ...

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Pacers draft Johnny Furphy: First Impressions

On the many fitting ways the No. 35 overall pick fits the Pacers 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

Without a...

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Pacers Mailbag: Offseason, They Spoke w/ Tony East

Answering questions about the offseason for the Pacers 

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper

As promised, after ...

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