Locked On Pacers - Daily Podcast On The Indiana Pacers

Lance Stephenson was constantly talking to teammates and in Paul George's ear to get him going in the second half in Cleveland. PG and Nate McMillan enjoyed the effort Lance showed. For his part, Lance hope to find his shooting rhythm and can't wait to play at the Fieldhouse. Also, ESPN.com re-drafted the 2015 NBA draft thinking quite highly of Myles Turner after two years in the league.

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Paul George and LeBron James threw hoop haymakers throughout the extra time finishing with 43 and 41 points, respectively. But the Pacers came up short in their double-OT loss which keeps them out of the playoffs in the East. Lance Stephenson made his season debut with the Pacers, returning to mix it up with LeBron, certainly not diminishing the excitement over his return, despite a tough shooting night in 18 minutes of playing time.

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The Pacers moved on to Toronto for their next game on Friday agaisnt the Raptors. But back in Indy, Lance Stephenson's return was finalized and officially announced. Lance will join the team in Cleveland on Sunday , but will he help pick up the Pacers and keep their playoff hopes alive. Chicago is bearing down on the Pacers after a big win on Thursday.

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The Pacers were far more exciting off the court on Wednesday than on after a bad schedule loss in Memphis. The worn out Pacers had little to offer the Grizz on the back-to-back and now cling to the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. BUT, during the day, Rodney Stuckey was released and reports of Lance Stephenson agreeing to join the Pacers quickly followed. Can Lance give the Pacers the jolt of energy they need to get back on track for the playoffs?

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The Pacers were unable to finish off the Timberwolves when they had a chance with several opportunities to do so over the final five minutes of the fourth quarter. Instead some sloppy play and a rash of fouls left the Blue and Gold vulnerable to a poor call late which allowed Ricky Rubio to make three free throws and swipe a win from the Pacers. We also update the injury situation and chatter about potentially releasing injured players.

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The Pacers will try some different lineups against Minnesota after injuries have left fewer options available for Nate McMillan. Regardless the Pacers need to attack the Timberwolves who continue to struggle at the defensive end.

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Due to injury, the Pacers returned Monta Ellis to the starting lineup and beat the Sixers. But the win came with more injury news which will likely shake up the playing rotation more for at least the next few games. While the Pacers adjust, they did have a good night in their playoff race with three teams around them in the East losing while they beat the Sixers.

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The Pacers lost their fifth consecutive road game but put forth a better effort thanks in large part to the 37 points from Paul George and 25 points from Jeff Teague. But the Celtics were just better 1-9 in their playing rotation at both ends of the court. Also, a concern emerging at the end of the game was the lack of confidence and shooting slump displayed by Myles Turner.

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The Pacers have another opportunity to raise their level of play on the road when they face the Celtics. Winning would be great, but just competing to be in position to win late would be an improvement. Plus, it has been a few weeks, so thanks to Zach Lowe's great article on ESPN.com we can discuss Paul George free agency and what lies ahead for the Pacers.

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With a trio of Hoosiers, including Gordon Hayward having a career night, the Jazz made one last run at the Pacers but Paul George scored the final seven points, while loudly proclaiming, "This is my city!" The Pacers look like a different, much better team at home and will now try to find a way to take it on the road to Boston

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