Clippers vs. Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (26-27) play against the Indiana Pacers (33-33) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday January 31, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers 116, Indiana Pacers 122 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
mood 1
#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/zij4RceL5v – 9:27 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Back in LA on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/a3aM2LGsYT – 9:25 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Six Pacers in double figures tonight: Justin Holiday, Isaiah Jackson, Caris LeVert, Terry Taylor, Duane Washington, and Lance Stephenson.
Sure. – 9:24 PM Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Pacers have the most complicated roster I’ve ever seen. Could make the trade deadline interesting. Emerging young players mixing with often injured veterans. – 9:24 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
VICTORY MONDAY 🙌
#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/dBnRdB55nk – 9:18 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Pacers 122, Clippers 116
Rookie Isaiah Jackson with 26 points, 10 rebounds, four dunks and two blocks.
Rookie Terry Taylor had 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists off the bench.
Rookie Duane Washington Jr. scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. – 9:17 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Disappointing end to a marathon-slog of a road trip across America. Indiana gets 38 4th quarter points to beat Clippers 122-116.
Clippers end notGrammys trip 4-4. They will get their first two-day rest break since January 4-5, then get their first home game since MLK Day. – 9:16 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers close out January with a win and beat the Clippers 122-116. Impressive win, with a ton of reserves stepping up. Jackson, Washington, and Taylor all stepped into bigger roles and played well while LeVert and Stephenson did a good job guiding the offense. – 9:15 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Clippers shopping for point guard at trade deadline nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/31/rep… – 9:15 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers beat the Clippers 122-116, led by rookies Isaiah Jackson (26/10) and Duane Washington Jr. (16-4-4).
They outscored the Clippers in the paint 68-46. Of the nine guys Carlisle played, four were rookies.
Up next: Wednesday vs Magic. – 9:15 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Isaiah Jackson tonight:
26 PTS
10 REB
2 BLK
12-19 FG
He is the 2nd Pacers rookie with a 25/10 game since 2010 (Myles Turner). – 9:15 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Isaiah Jackson checks out and finishes his first NBA start. 12/19 shooting for 26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal, and +9 in a win. – 9:14 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pacers took a shot clock violation, but Amir Coffey is still playing. Got a layup to get 27 points, Clippers down 121-113 in Indiana with 19.5 left. – 9:12 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Dagger 3 from Justin Holiday. Great pass from LeVert. Pacers up 10 late, excellent closing stretch from the team. – 9:10 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
The Isaiah Jackson Game.
Teammates starting to learn how to throw lobs to him, and then they’re celebrating.
He’s just 20, and you’re seeing why so many were high on him since the summer. – 9:09 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
putting an exclamation point on his performance pic.twitter.com/RrcrMgDwMF – 9:09 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Reggie from deep!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Reggie Jackson pic.twitter.com/DxnJG9MEfc – 9:08 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Indiana finishing this game like they started it, by going right at the Clippers inside.
Reggie Jackson 3s on both sides of timeout mostly negated by assisted Indy buckets in the paint.
Clippers have one timeout left inside 2:00, down 116-109 – 9:08 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
The Clippers are the kings of the comeback, and they are doing it again. 3 point game with 3 minutes to go after a Reggie Jackson 3. – 9:05 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The Brim Reaper
📺 @BallySportWest | @coffeyshop_ pic.twitter.com/EJV07D8hU7 – 9:02 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Is something up with Chris Duarte? Guy is playing with no energy. Gotta ask about this after the game. #Pacers – 9:01 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Count it and-1! 💪
📺 @BallySportWest | @Eric Bledsoe pic.twitter.com/TJogQfrHIo – 8:55 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Duane Washington Jr carrying the Pacers to a double-digit lead. He had 14 in the first 4:30 of the 4th.
Rookies putting on a show tonight. – 8:55 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. AGAIN for 3 and then does a Lance Stephenson-esque shimmy. #Pacers lead 106-94. – 8:54 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
THE MAN IS ON FIRE 🔥🔥🔥
@Duane Washington Jr | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/pUjJhSNugK – 8:54 PM Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
GROWN MANN MOVE
@Tre Mann | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/h5j87kAboi – 8:54 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Gabe Vincent and Duane Washington Jr. vs Clippers, basically pic.twitter.com/KHZdgmKBUH – 8:53 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. AGAIN for 3. But then he fouls Eric Bledsoe and gives up an and-1. #Pacers – 8:52 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. with another 3. He’s heating up! #Pacers lead 96-88. – 8:51 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Nico pour trois!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/1yTMqZdxJ7 – 8:50 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Impressed with Isaiah Jackson’s activity and energy. Getting the start for the depleted Pacers, Jackson has 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks in 24 minutes so far. – 8:49 PM Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Give Tre Mann all of SGA’s shots. – 8:49 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
20/10/2 blocks for Isaiah Jackson, who caps a 9-0 Indiana run with a dime from Lance Stephenson.
Other than Nicolas Batum’s 3s (Pacers finally saw him miss a 3 actually), second unit has struggled to defend and find momentum.
Indiana leads 93-88 with 9:50 left to play. – 8:49 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
That Isaiah Jackson layup means he’s at a 20-10 game. – 8:49 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
First-round pick Isaiah Jackson making the most of his opportunity.
He has his first double-double — 20 points and 10 rebounds, both career-highs — in his first start of his NBA career.
Pacers up 5 on LAC, early 4th. – 8:48 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. with a 3 to take the lead and then Isaiah Jackson with a layup. #Pacers up 93-88. Jackson has 20 and 10 for his first career double-double. – 8:48 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Lance Stephenson with a massive start to the fourth quarter. He’s partially responsible for all 9 of the team’s points so far in the frame (2 points and 3 assists) and the Pacers are back up by 5. – 8:48 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clips 85, Indy 84 | End 3 | Chutes & ladders. LAC goes on a 7-0 run, take an eight-point lead. Indiana goes on a 10-run, takes the lead and momentum right back.
Coffey keeping the Clips afloat, with nine third-quarter points (3-5 from 3).
No points yet for Luke, 0-3 in 9 mins. – 8:44 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 3Q: Clippers 85, #Pacers 84
Indiana’s Isaiah Jackson with 18 points and eight rebounds. Terry Taylor with 11 points and four rebounds off the bench. Both have made one 3-pointer. – 8:44 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🔘🔘🔘 pic.twitter.com/XvLFBElcMS – 8:44 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Messy end to the quarter by Clippers, who got hit with a 10-0 Indiana run in between Lue’s subs.
Clippers still outplayed Indiana overall in third quarter to take 85-84 lead. Coffey did the heavy lifting with 3 3s, now has 20 for game.
Bench minutes have been light for Clippers – 8:44 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
headed to the final 12 minutes pic.twitter.com/asLi9VXUMe – 8:43 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
It’s 85-84 Clippers after three quarters. LA hit 5 threes in the third quarter which helped them get back ahead. Pacers need to continue to attack the rim. – 8:43 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
HE’S HAVING HIMSELF A NIGHT!
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/RxItm6xgVY – 8:43 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Mann with the slam.😤
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/7E3ICeep39 – 8:39 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Terry Taylor for 3! Tie game at 82. #Pacers – 8:39 PM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Kevin Huerter netted 13 points on 5-5 FG in the second quarter. It’s only the second time in his career Huerter has tallied 13+ points in a single quarter on a perfect mark from the floor (1/26/21 vs. LAC, 4th Q). – 8:38 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers capped 9-0 run with a T Mann cut-n-yammmm from Jackson to take an 8-point lead
But Indiana has cut lead to 82-79, and Lue calls timeout to make his first subs of second half with 2:47 left in third quarter. – 8:38 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Adding insult to injuries… Pacers are without Domantas Sabonis this week after he entered protocols. They have a coach and a few staff members in protocols.
And now four starters out. But time away will be good for Sabonis’ ankle.
fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/sabonis-ente… – 8:37 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Caris LeVert with a beautiful drop off pass to Terry Taylor for a layup. #Pacers are climbing back in it. They trail 82-79 with 2:47 left in the 3Q. – 8:37 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Follow the leader. 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/ILgrZUrrnv – 8:34 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clips 78, Pacers 72 | 5:00, 3rd
LAC shooting: 47.5%
IND shooting: 47.5% – 8:34 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
oh my the hang time 😳
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/FSjbghrdWn – 8:33 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Isaiah Jackson breakout game continued with a hand of gawd 3-point play … but then Clippers ripped off a go-ahead 7-0 run.
Hadn’t seen T Mann get his amongst-the-trees putback in some time, Morris starting to drive on slender Indy defenders.
78-72 LAC lead, 5:00 left in 3rd. – 8:33 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Another bucket off a lob for Isaiah Jackson. He’s up to 16 points as the Pacers reclaim the lead here in the third quarter. He’s done a wonderful job taking advantage of a starting opportunity. – 8:30 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson with an and-1 alley-oop from Caris LeVert. #Pacers were up 71-71, but then Reggie Jackson made a 3. – 8:30 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
read it like a book 📕
@Chris Duarte | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/yAlAFPcJQg – 8:29 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Coffey heatin’ up with back-to-back three’s. 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | @coffeyshop_ pic.twitter.com/197wnT8U3n – 8:25 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There was a strong voice on the level below in first half imploring Clippers to PUT COFFEY IN
Coffey got himself back-to-back 3s and Clippers have a 66-62 lead with 9:42 left in third quarter. Only points allowed so far by Clippers in second half was a Isaiah Jackson putback. – 8:22 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
“The Pacers just got mugged.”
Sieman narrates Coffey’s fourth 3-pointer — which pushes the Clippers’ lead to 66-62. – 8:21 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
News – the Indiana Fever are placing Florencia Chagas’ contract on the suspended list for the 2022 season. Chagas, a guard from Argentina, was the 31st pick in the 2021 WNBA draft. @TheNextHoops – 8:21 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Amir Coffey with back-to-back 3s to give the Clippers a 66-62 lead over the #Pacers. – 8:21 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson blocks on a dunk on one end. Rolls to the rim on the other, misses a bunny but gets his own rebound and puts it back in. #Pacers – 8:19 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
check out the @PointsBetIN Numbers At The Half pic.twitter.com/JQnaysrP7H – 8:11 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
38 points in the paint tied a season high for Pacers in a first half this season, and only first half with more scored by a Clippers opponent was when the Nets were in LA last month.
Needless to say, any chance Clippers have of finding a win here in the heartland starts inside. – 8:08 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🔘🔘 pic.twitter.com/SuX0S3q0pp – 8:04 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: #Pacers 60, Clippers 55
Caris LeVert has 14, Isaiah Jackson has 10 and 4, Justin Holiday has 10 and Terry Taylor, Lance Stephenson and Jeremy Lamb each have 6. I’d call that #balance.
Amir Coffey leads LA with 11 points. – 8:04 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Luke Kennard and the Terrific, Fantastic, All Good, No Bad Week:
ocregister.com/2022/01/31/cli… – 8:03 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
into the locker room with the lead pic.twitter.com/NVFXXOjmE8 – 8:03 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Pacers 60, Clippers 55 | Half | Clippers getting outscored by a bunch in the paint (38-20*) in an otherwise pretty darn even affair.
Coffey leading the Clips with 11; LeVert’s 14 pace the Pacers. – 8:03 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Indiana leads Clippers 60-55 at halftime.
In the possession battle, Indiana has the advantage both on the glass (27-24) and turnovers (14:4 assist-turnover ratio for Pacers, 12:5 for Clippers).
Justin Holiday: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 2 3s. – 8:02 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers, who trailed all last game in Dallas, are in front of the Clippers 60-55 at the half. Both teams had moments where they looked disinterested.
While the Pacers are undermanned, the Clippers are without PG and Kawhi, they played yesterday and have been on the road for 2wks. – 8:00 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Never too late for some @coffeyshop_
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/ZGqRi7paRg – 8:00 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🚫 DENIED 🚫
📺 @BallySportWest | @Serge Ibaka pic.twitter.com/Wo63Yqeyv8 – 7:58 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Sixth time this season Serge has recorded two blocks. And they’ve got another half left.
Pacers 54, Clips 50 | 2:16, 2nd – 7:56 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🗣 COUNT IT! @Reggie Jackson completes the 4 PT play.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/CdSUM6AWHa – 7:55 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson with an alley-oop jam from Caris LeVert. #Pacers – 7:51 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
take off then, @Justin Holiday pic.twitter.com/dDeOuvj4Hc – 7:46 PM Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is starting
Josh Giddey
Tre Mann
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Derrick Favors – 7:42 PM Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters vs. Trail Blazers
– Giddey
– Mann
– Dort
– Wiggins
– Favors – 7:42 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lance Stephenson with back-to-back turnovers that led to three points for the Clippers. #Pacers – 7:42 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers interior defense is getting absolutely spanked right now. Indiana holding a 26-8 edge in the paint, and Holiday’s last two buckets came on an offensive rebound and on a fast break.
Indiana leads 38-32 with 9:46 left in first half. – 7:39 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. with an alley-oop pass to Justin Holiday for a dunk. #Pacers leading 38-32. – 7:39 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🔘 pic.twitter.com/mKiOM3LnWU – 7:38 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Duane Washington lobs to Justin Holiday for the sweet alley-oop and it’s time for DEALLLL OR NO DEALLLLLLL – 7:38 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: #Pacers 30, Clippers 27
Young guys doing work. Isaiah Jackson nine points and four rebounds. Terry Taylor two points and two rebounds. – 7:35 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
up after one pic.twitter.com/ZnYH8SSYNq – 7:34 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Indiana leads 30-27 at the end of the first quarter.
Pacers got a strong opening quarter from Isaiah Jackson (9 points, 4 rebounds) and had a 9:1 assist-TO ratio to go with 48.1% FGs. – 7:34 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers lead the Clippers 30-27 after one quarter. Jackson (9) and LeVert (6) combined for half of the Pacers points in the frame. – 7:33 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Batum for three. 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | @Nicolas Batum pic.twitter.com/GbtzL0fmIW – 7:29 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Undrafted rookie Terry Taylor just subbed in for Isaiah Jackson. #Pacers – 7:26 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🚨 Serge IBLOCKA! 🚨
📺 @BallySportWest | @Serge Ibaka pic.twitter.com/moEmyIbB5f – 7:25 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson has 9 points and four rebounds in seven minutes. Looking like the GOAT trajectory if you ask me!! 🤔
(Yes, I have agendas to push!) #Pacers pic.twitter.com/HjwYqAsq3q – 7:25 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LeVert had two assists (Pacers 3s were from Holiday, Jackson, Craig), but he becomes fifth Pacers starter to find a field goal.
Before that, Jackson got his fourth field goal. His career-best for an entire game is five buckets.
Indiana up 19-14 with 4:31 left in first quarter. – 7:25 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
strong start to his first NBA start 💪
@Isaiah Jackson pic.twitter.com/LOWoEwoI4Z – 7:24 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson AGAIN with an and-1. He missed the FT but has 9 points. #Pacers – 7:22 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
9 points and 4 rebounds for Isaiah Jackson in 7 minutes of basketball. He’s been impressive early. – 7:22 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
. @Serge Ibaka with the clean up. 🧽💪
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/hikaH2sxDd – 7:21 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Both teams playing 2-3 zone defenses to start.
Indiana never led two weeks ago on MLK Day, but they have led throughout opening minutes of tonight’s game due to 3s from Caris LeVert, Isaiah Jackson, Torrey Craig.
15-12 Indiana lead with 6:30 left in first quarter. – 7:18 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
3⃣ for 2⃣3⃣
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/XQROyAoiKj – 7:15 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Isaiah Jackson pull-up three. His second in as many games. Such a shot could make him a very tough cover, especially if his screen setting improves. – 7:13 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson putback alert! #Pacers – 7:11 PM Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault said he’s gonna keep the starters vs Blazers a secret but told us to tweet our guesses.
Okay Mark, I’ll call my shot:
Giddey
Mann
Dort
Bazley
Favors
The wildcard is Wiggins. – 6:35 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
first career start for @Isaiah Jackson
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/FYFvMFgOw9 – 6:34 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Pregame work.
🕓 4:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/bkDeVnoeI5 – 6:26 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
GAME NIGHT ROLL CALL! 🚨
share your photos using #PacersGameNight so we can see where you’re watching! pic.twitter.com/DN2ITQRPjN – 6:20 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Who is available for the Pacers tonight, sorted by height. Looks like Isaiah Jackson will start at center with Terry Taylor as a backup. If there’s foul trouble (somewhat likely with Jackson in line for big minutes)… Torrey Craig at center? pic.twitter.com/VYeijV0muF – 6:14 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Oshae Brissett (sore right ankle) won’t play tonight vs Clippers.
With Sabonis, Turner and Bitadze also out, Pacers will be on their fifth center. It’ll be Terry Taylor and Isaiah Jackson. – 6:12 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Oshae Brissett is OUT with a sore right ankle. #Pacers – 6:10 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. LAC (1/2):
Oshae Brissett – Out (sore right ankle)
Goga Bitadze – Out (sore right foot)
Domantas Sabonis – Out (Health & Safety Protocols)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (right Achilles)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/MQJDT6Dhkq – 6:09 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Monday Drip. 💧 pic.twitter.com/JA2NGb3ccK – 5:53 PM James Plowright @British_Buzz
Charlotte’s 2022 1st round pick which is now with Atlanta (via NY) from the Kai Jones trade is top 18 protected.
As of today CHA are 18th in record and would keep their pick. To convey it they would need to finish top 6 in the East while staying above LAC/MIN/LAL record wise. pic.twitter.com/hN2RESEmJK – 5:49 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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» https://t.co/cqH7nq9hMZ pic.twitter.com/c517Bn91l5 – 5:40 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Check that: Serge Ibaka will start for Ivica Zubac (calf). Terance Mann will remain in starting lineup. Sounds like Nic Batum will come off the bench. – 5:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle also said that T.J. McConnell has gotten the pin taken out of his right wrist and it’s a “week’s not days” situation.
T.J. Warren, who’s been out all season (stress fracture in left foot), continues to progress. Played one-on-one with Malcolm Brogdon today. #Pacers – 5:34 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Myles Turner is back on the court shooting. Rick Carlisle said he’s getting more active. Turner’s been out with a stress reaction in his left foot. Still no timetable for his return. #Pacers – 5:33 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says that Nicolas Batum is playing, and Ivica Zubac will miss his first game due to injury tonight. Zubac started the month in health and safety protocols and ended last season missing last two games due to MCL sprain. – 5:33 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
“Nico’s playing. Zu’s out.”
Ty says he there’s “definitely” a bet on tap with Luke Kennard over the Super Bowl.
Luke — the Ohio-born Bengals fan — took $100 from Ty for the Chief-Bengals game. – 5:32 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Nicolas Batum will play tonight, Ty Lue says. – 5:32 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nic Batum is playing. Ivica Zubac is OUT. – 5:31 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A flabbergasted Rick Carlisle on backup center with Turner, Sabonis, Bitadze, possibly Brissett out: “Who do you like?!”
(Later says 6’5″ Terry Taylor is next up at backup center behind presumably Isaiah Jackson) – 5:26 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle says Terry Taylor is the team’s backup center and continues his high praise of him recently. #Pacers – 5:25 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Today is day 10 of Malcolm Brogdon’s 10-day right Achilles rehab, but he’s still out and there’s no timetable for his return, per Rick Carlisle. #Pacers – 5:25 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Oshae Brissett (sore right ankle) is a game-time decision and Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) is out tonight, per head coach Rick Carlisle. – 5:24 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Rick Carlisle greets “the great Mike Fratello.”
The Czar, of course, has been along for the ride on the Bally broadcasts for the duration of the Clippers’ eight-game road swing, which concludes today. – 5:24 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Rick Carlisle says Goga Bitadze (foot) remains out but that the Pacers got good news and that the injury is a bruise and nothing more significant. Oshae Brissett is a gametime decision but Carlisle isn’t optimistic he will play. – 5:24 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Oshae Brissett is a game-time decision with a sore right ankle. Goga Bitadze is OUT with a sore right foot. It’s a bruise, though, so Rick Carlisle is optimistic about his status. No time-table for his return. #Pacers – 5:23 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Goga Bitadze won’t play tonight due to a sore foot. Fortunately, it’s just a bruise. – 5:23 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Oshae Brissett (ankle) is a game-time decision tonight. Goga Bitadze (foot) is OUT. Goga’s testing revealed that he’s just got a bruise, which Carlisle called “great news.” – 5:23 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rick Carlisle not optimistic about Oshae Brissett (gametime decision), and Goga Bitadze is out tonight vs Clippers, in addition to Domas – 5:23 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Rick Carlisle says Malcolm Brogdon has a chance to start practicing with the team “sometime soon” but that there is no timetable. Brogdon is in the 10th day of his initial 10-day timetable to be evaluated. – 5:23 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Carlisle on Malcolm Brogdon (sore right Achilles), who’s now on Day 10 of behind shutdown: “He’s doing well, he continues to progress. He’s playing 1-on-1 and doing a lot of things that are in a controlled environment to build up his leg muscle.”
No timeline to return. – 5:22 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Malcolm Brogdon, on day 10 of his shutdown due to his Achilles injury, is ramping up activity and has began playing 1-on-1. He could start practicing soon, but no concrete timetable for a return to game action. – 5:22 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle said he’s not sure how long Domantas Sabonis will be out. Gone at least six days or if he registers two negative PCR tests 24 hours apart. #Pacers – 5:22 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
🚨 Career-High Tie 🚨
Luke Kennard had a career-tying 10 rebounds against the Hornets. This was his third career double-double. Justise Winslow had a career-tying of 3 blocks against the Hornets. pic.twitter.com/yASLqKDT8t – 5:13 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
in the building in our new attire 💯
get yours at 6:00 PM at https://t.co/hT0A6KfSzl pic.twitter.com/zbHLXiFGyd – 4:47 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers star Domantas Sabonis enters NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 4:29 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Join the @Indiana Pacemates & @JimBeam for a pregame party at Tin Roof from 5-6pm on Wednesday 🥂 pic.twitter.com/sAPhIesYN8 – 4:25 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Put last weekend in reverse. 🔄 pic.twitter.com/wLEavqJhO3 – 4:05 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Pacers star Domantas Sabonis has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. – 4:02 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Domantas Sabonis has entered health and safety protocols, the Pacers say. He’s out tonight. – 3:59 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis’ is now OUT for tonight’s game against the #Clippers. He has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, per the team’s latest injury/illness report.
Surely going to get some more Isaiah Jackson and Terry Taylor minutes tonight.
📸: by me | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/noEdVQEwpf – 3:58 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pacers say Domantas Sabonis has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and will miss tonight’s game against the Clippers after a brief but successful comeback from an ankle injury.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:57 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers center Domantas Sabonis has entered healthy and safety protocols and is out tonight vs Clippers. – 3:51 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Pacers list Domantas Sabonis as out due to health and safety protocols. – 3:48 PM Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version! Among the talking points, 4 of the next 5 games for the Lakers are Blazers (2x), Clippers, Knicks. Crazy to say in January, but these are, not hyperbole, must win.
youtube.com/watch?v=yzAC-B… – 3:40 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Last time out, @BJ Boston shot 57.1% from field over the Hornets.
📼 Clippers CourtVision powered by @awscloud. pic.twitter.com/DKn9DVG9cK – 3:04 PM Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Who’s your #Pelicans Player of the Week for #NBA Week 15? New Orleans had four games (IND, at Phi, DEN, BOS), with only six players appearing in every contest. #PelsPOTWPoll open until pregame begins at 5:30 CT on @BallySportsNO and @ESPNRadioNOLA – 2:16 PM Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Slammin’ it down.
@CarMax Photo of the Night pic.twitter.com/3PEcvQO2Bz – 2:00 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers injury report: Domantas Sabonis is no longer listed, so he should be good to go against the #Clippers tonight.
Oshae Brissett (sore right ankle) and Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) are both questionable.
All others — Turner, Brogdon, both TJs — remain OUT. – 1:42 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Because of Sunday’s early tip in Charlotte, Clippers get a *bit* more rest in this latest back-to-back. They’re 3-5 this season when playing B2B, with a -4.6 net rating. @nbastuffer ranks their adjusted efficiency on 0 days rest (also 3 games in 4 days) as 22nd in the league. – 1:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
And last but not least, a few flicks from Rick Carlisle’s emotional return to Dallas. He was presented with a tribute video before the game, and then #Mavs superstar Luka Doncic proceeded to bully the #Pacers.
My full 📸 gallery here —> https://t.co/ckJnb8dz8l pic.twitter.com/Ki1VslXank – 1:22 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers say center Ivica Zubac (sore right calf) is questionable to play tonight in Indiana, as is Nicolas Batum (low back soreness). – 1:21 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac (sore right calf, shown here) is questionable for tonight at Indiana. Nicolas Batum (back, missed Sunday at Charlotte) is also questionable.
Paul George (elbow), Kawhi Leonard (knee) Jason Preston (foot), Keon Johnson (G League) remain out.
5th game in 7 days. pic.twitter.com/gQIUwLEKg3 – 1:20 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ivica Zubac (sore right calf) has been added to the Clippers’ injury report as questionable to play tonight. Nic Batum (lower back) is also questionable. – 1:18 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol during this game, you had some fans cheering for their team to win and others hoping #OKC or the #Pacers lose for better draft position. Ultimately, Indiana got the dub. (Oh, and Rumble the Bison made that by the way!)
My full 📸 gallery here —> https://t.co/YIyin7aIGW pic.twitter.com/rkV1FWM9Vg – 1:16 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. LAC:
Oshae Brissett – Questionable (sore right ankle)
Goga Bitadze – Questionable (sore right foot)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (right Achilles)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot)
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/2bP87dPAyY – 1:12 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Well, this game got so out of hand that the #Pacers actually made history for all of the wrong reasons. LaMelo Ball and Co. were dominant as the #Hornets scored 158 points in this win! My full 📸 gallery here —> https://t.co/ZSy3rwZD7D pic.twitter.com/awrcZRBINB – 1:07 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Scenes from NOLA. Duane Washington Jr. set the #Pacers’ rookie record with seven 3s, but it wasn’t enough to knock off the #Pelicans. Also, another game, another Isaiah Jackson bang out! My full 📸 gallery here —> https://t.co/L2B65FDbQn pic.twitter.com/wSu6ew7lrt – 1:01 PM