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O'Neal Nearly In Tears After Loss At Orlando

Mar 31, 2007 11:47 AM EST

Jermaine O'Neal was nearly in tears after the Pacers fell to the Magic by a final score of 95-87 on national television Friday.

"It's just disappointing to lose the way we have been losing," O'Neal said. "It's embarrassing; it's a lot of things." O'Neal was asked about wanting to be traded, a question likely to continue to come up as the Pacers move closer to missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996-97.

After pausing for 10 seconds to take in the question, O'Neal put a towel over his face to hide his emotions and ended the interview session. O'Neal has said a number of times since last summer that he plans to sit down with CEO Donnie Walsh and president Larry Bird at the end of the season to address future plans.

Via Indianapolis Star

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Jermaine O'Neal Misses Game With Knee And Ankle Sprains

Mar 29, 2007 12:55 AM EST

Jermaine O'Neal missed the Pacers' game against the Nets on Wednesday night with left knee and ankle sprains.

O'Neal's absence is a major blow for the Pacers, who started the night one game behind the Nets for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Via AP

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Pacers In Danger Of Reaching Franchise Low

Mar 17, 2007 10:06 AM EST

Three years ago, the Indiana Pacers had the best record in the NBA. Now, they're one loss from tying their franchise record for consecutive defeats.

The Pacers need to win at home against Atlanta on Saturday night to avoid matching the 12-game skid set during the 1988-89 season.

The slide has been particularly tough for fans who have watched the Pacers fall to 29-35 after reaching the playoffs in 16 of the past 17 years -- including six trips to the Eastern Conference finals.

"They're not used to that," Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh told The Associated Press. "We don't like that, we don't want that to happen, and they must be frustrated by that."

The players know what's happening and why, but haven't been able to do anything about it.

"Overall, the general feeling is pretty shocked: Man, how could this group of guys lose 11 in a row?" guard Mike Dunleavy said. "It's kind of been the perfect storm between injuries and road trips and tough opponents and all that."

Via ESPN

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Pacers Mar 2007 Archive

  • Jermaine Makes Surprise Return

    Yahoo! | Mar 14, 2007

    Jermaine O'Neal started Wednesday against Washington after sitting out three games with a sprained left knee, but three other Pacers were inactive because of injuries.

  • Pacers Don't Know When O'Neal Will Return

    MSNBC | Mar 14, 2007

    Jermaine O'Neal has missed three games since an MRI exam last week revealed a sprained left knee.

  • Jackson Supports Artest

    Journal Sentinel | Mar 11, 2007

    Stephen Jackson and Ron Artest were once teammates in Indiana and have had brushes with the law.

  • Tinsley Suspended By Pacers

    Press Release | Mar 10, 2007

    Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle announced Saturday that guard Jamaal Tinsley was suspended for Saturday night’s game against Philadelphia for conduct detrimental to the team.

  • Man Sues Pacers' Mascot "Boomer"

    AP | Mar 8, 2007

    A man is suing the Indiana Pacers and the performer who portrays its feline mascot, alleging the 6-foot-tall performer permanently injured him when he was tackled during a free-throw shooting contest.

  • Jermaine O'Neal To Get MRI

    The Indianapolis Star | Mar 8, 2007

    While losing their seventh game in a row, the Pacers may also have lost star big man Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Reggie Still Wants A Ring

    New York Daily News | Mar 5, 2007

    Reggie Miller was reportedly turned down the Mavericks, but he would gladly come out of retirement if he could find a championship contender.

  • Driver Who Hit Stephen Jackson To Serve 2 Years

    Memphis Commercial Appeal | Mar 1, 2007

    A man who hit former Pacers guard Stephen Jackson with a car during a fight outside a strip club last fall was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison.