Indiana Pacers Wiretap

Pacers, Like Many Other NBA Teams Are Stricken With The Flu

The Pacers may be short a substantial amount of players for tonight’s game at Philadelphia, most of them with flu-like symptoms.

Below is a list of players who are displaying flu-like symptoms and are questionable for tonights game:

Jermaine O’Neal David Harrison Anthony Johnson Jamal Tinsley

Via The Indianapolis Star


Artest To Atlanta?

Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Indiana Pacers are discussing a potential deal that would send Ron Artest to Atlanta in exchange for Antoine Walker.

Smith goes on to say that Larry Bird has always admired Walker's talent and could make the deal to give Indiana a legitimate shot at the finals this season.

Via Chicago Tribune


Pacers Fall Below .500 With Loss To Detroit

The Pacers were defeated by the Pistons on Thursday night, dropping them under .500. With the loss, the Pacers lost their third straight and their fifth out of their last seven games.

``I've got to stay positive with this group,'' coach Rick Carlisle said. ``There are a lot of games to play and this team will get better.''

Jermaine O'Neal finished with 27 points for the Pacers.

Also, Reggie Miller rebuked reports that he has privately revealed that he had plans of retiring at season's end.

``If and when, I'll have the first conversation with Charles (Barkley) and Cheryl Miller,'' he said, referring to his sister. ``Right now, I'm considering getting us off a three-game losing streak. I'll be there all year. That's the only thing I'm focused on.''

Via Yahoo!


Pacers Jan 2005 Archive