/ laugh at PosterX / GroupOfPeopleY who thought / believed *insert though/belief here*"
Tweet
Re: Today in Pacer History
-
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
That 2002 series against NJ was a fun one to watch.
Butch Joyner, the numberless Pacer, sad.
Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is April 27th, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 0-1 in games played on this date.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 159-147
Year to date - 1062-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1974: The Pacers loose game seven of the Western Finals in Utah, 109-87.
On this date in 1975: The Pacers take a 3-2 Western Finals series lead with a 109-90 game five win in Denver.
On this date in 1992: The Pacers loose the best of five first round Eastern Conference playoff series in three straight games when they drop game three at home to Boston, 102-98.
On this date in 1995: The Pacers open the best of five, first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 90-82 home victory over Atlanta.
On this date in 1996: The Pacers even the first round of the Eastern Conference playoff series with Atlanta with a game two overtime win at home, 102-94.
On this date in 1998: The Pacers are ahead 2-1 after they drop game three in the best of five opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs 86-77 in Cleveland.
On this date in 2000: The Pacers & Bucks are now even after Indiana looses game two in the best of five Eastern Conference playoffs opening round, 104-91.
On this date in 2003: The Pacers fall behind 3-1 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs when they drop game four in Boston, 102-92.
On this date in 2006: Following a 107-95 game three win in the best of seven opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Pacers are ahead 2-1 against New Jersey.
The Pacers go 4-5 in April 27th playoff game history with an over all record of 64-54.
Records
On this date in 1998: Mark Jackson set the Pacers playoff record of 17 assist in a game during the 86-77 game three road loss in Cleveland.
There's not much on this page of Pacer history so lets take a look at My Old School. As I'm sure you know, this is the list of colleges that have supplied us the most Pacers.
I'll list todays players, then add their college, in bold, to the bottom of the updated list.
Ron Anderson
Tremaine Fowlkes
Peter Verhoeven
1. Indiana --------- 10
2. UCLA ------------ 7
3. Georgia Tech ---- 6
3. Michigan -------- 6
5. Arizona State ---- 5
5. Kentucky -------- 5
5. North Carolina ---- 5
5. Notre Dame ------ 5
5. Purdue ----------- 5
5. St. John's -------- 5
11. BYU ------------- 4
11. Dayton ---------- 4
11. Georgetown ----- 4
11. Illinois ----------- 4
11. Kansas ---------- 4
11. South Carolina --- 4
17. Auburn ---------- 3
17. Duke ------------ 3
17. Fresno State ---- 3
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is April 28th, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 0-0 in games played on this date.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 159-147
Year to date - 1062-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1971: The Pacers lose the Western Finals to Utah when the drop game seven at home, 108-101.
On this date in 1973: The Pacers open the ABA Championship series with a 111-107 overtime win in Kentucky.
On this date in 1990: The Pacers fall behind 0-2 in the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 100-87 road lose in Detroit.
On this date in 1991: The Pacers even the best of five, first round series of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 130-118 victory in Boston.
On this date in 1994: The Pacers win the first of the best of five opening round Eastern Conference matchup against the Magic with a 89-88 win in Orlando.
On this date in 2001: The Pacers fall behind 2-1 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs when they drop game three at home to Philadelphia, 92-87.
On this date in 2005: The Pacers go up 2-1 in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 99-76 home defeat of Boston.
The Pacers go 4-3 in playoff games played on April 28th, bringing their overall playoff record to 68-57.
Happy Birthday
John Fairchild 1943
The 6-8, 205 lb. Fairchild was a 2nd round pick out of BYU of the Lakers in the 1965 NBA draft. Fairchild played the 65-66 season for Los Angeles but sat of the following season.
In the 67-68 season he played for Anaheim in the ABA.
He began the 68-69 season with Denver of the ABA but lasted just 11 games. When & how he became a member of the Pacers is unclear. I do know that he played in 52 games for Indiana during the 68-69 season.
Fairchild began the 69-70 season with the Pacers as well, but was either waived or traded after three games. Once again, its not clear of the date or how he was moved. He did wind up with Kentucky for seven games, the last seven games of his pro career.
In Fairchild's time with the Pacers he appeared in a total of 55 games with averages of 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game.
Records
On this date in 1991: Chuck Person connected on a Pacer NBA playoff record 16 field goals in a 130-118 win in Boston. This record was tied on May 6th, 2000 by Jalen Rose and again on May 4th, 2006 by Anthony Johnson.
On this date in 1991: Chuck Person, in the same game as posted above, made a Pacer NBA playoff record seven 3pt field goals. This record was also matched twice. The first time on April 29th, 1995, then again on May 6th, 2000, both by Reggie Miller.
On this date in 1994: Haywoode Workman enters the Pacers playoff record books with a club record seven steals in the 89-88 win in Orlando.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is April 29th, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 1-0 in games played on this date.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 160-147
Year to date - 1063-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1987: The Pacers take game three in the best of opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, 96-87. With the win, Indiana trails Atlanta 2-1.
On this date in 1995: The Pacers go ahead 2-0 in the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 105-97 home win over Atlanta.
On this date in 1996: The Pacers drop game three in Atlanta, 90-83 and fall behind in the first round Eastern Conference playoff matchup against the Hawks 2-1.
On this date in 2000: The Pacers take a 2-1 lead in the best of five opening round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Bucks with a 109-96 win in Milwaukee.
On this date in 2003: The Pacers are now down 3-2 in a best of seven first round Eastern Conference playoff series with an overtime win in game five at home over Boston, 93-88.
On this date in 2006: With a game four loss, the best of seven first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs is now tied 2-2 when the Pacers loose to the Nets at home, 97-88.
The Pacers are 4-2 in April 29th playoff games, bringing their overall mark to 72-59.
Dates of note
On this date in 1987: Former Pacer Gus Johnson died.
On this date in 1987: The Pacers get their first NBA playoff win when they defeat Atlanta 96-87.
Records
On this date in 2003: We have three records from the same game
Jermaine O'Neal sets Pacer NBA playoff marks for most defensive rebounds, 19 and most total rebounds, 22, in the 93-88 overtime victory over Boston.
The Pacers also set a NBA playoff team record with 55 total rebounds in that same game.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is April 30th, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 1-0 in games played on this date. Just so you'll know, the Pacers are only playing regular season games this late in the year due to the lockout season of 98-99. We still have two more games to play, May 2nd & May 4th.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
Year to date - 1064-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1969: The Pacers open the Championship round of the ABA playoffs with a 123-114 loss in Oakland.
On this date in 1973: The Pacers drop game two of the ABA Championship series with a 114-102 loss to the Colonels in Kentucky. The series returns to Indianapolis tied 1-1.
On this date in 1975: The Western Finals is knotted at 3-3 when the Pacers drop game six at home to Denver, 104-99.
On this date in 1993: The Pacers open the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a loss at home to New York, 107-194.
On this date in 1994: The Pacers go up 2-0 with a 103-101 victory in Orlando in the first round of the best of five, Eastern Conference playoffs.
On this date in 1998: The Pacers win the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoff matchup, 3-1, against the Cavs with a 80-74 win in Cleveland.
On this date in 2002: The Pacers win game four at home, 97-74. The best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs returns to New Jersey for the deciding game five.
On this date in 2005: The Pacers drop game four in the best of seven opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs to the Celtics, 110-79. The series is tied heading back to Boston for game five.
The Pacers go 3-5 in April 30th playoff game, dropping their total playoff record to 75-64.
Happy Birthday
Marty Byrnes 1956
Byrnes was the 19th pick in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. After playing half of the 78-79 season he was traded to the New Orleans Jazz allong with Ron Lee, a 1979 1st (#20-Larry Knight), a 1980 1st (#19-future Pacer, John Duren) and cash for Truck Robinson.
Byrnes finished out the season with New Orleans but was waived on October 12th, 1979. The Los Angeles Lakers signed him as a free agent on October 25th for the 79-80 season.
He was drafted by Dallas in the expansion draft on May 28th, 1980 & played for the Mavs for just one year.
Byrnes sat out the 81-82 season before being signed by the Pacers on August 16th, 1982. The 6-7, 220 Byrnes played just a year for the Pacers. Appearing in 80 games he averaged 4.9 points, 2.4 rebiunds, 2.2 assist and 18 minutes per game.
The Syracuse product was waived by the Pacers on September 7th, 1983 and even though he was later signed by Denver, he never played another NBA game.
Byrnes won a Championship ring while with the Lakers during the 79-80 season.
Isiah Thomas 1961
Thomas was the 11th head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Hired July 20th, 2000, Thomas compiled a 131-115 record in his three seasons as head coach with Indiana. He was fired on August 27th, 2003.
Transaction
On this date in 1997: Larry brown resigned as head coach
Records
On this date in 2005: The Pacers set two records in the same game.
First, the fewest field goals made in a Pacer playoff game with 21.
Second, lowest field goal percentage in a Pacer playoff game with .269. Having gone 21-78 during their 110-79 thrashing by the Celtics.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 1st, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 0-0 in games played on this date. Just so you'll know, the Pacers are only playing regular season games this late in the year due to the lockout season of 98-99. We still have two more games to play, May 2nd & May 4th.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 0-0
Year to date - 1064-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1970: The Pacers tip off the Eastern Finals with a 114-110 overtime loss at home to Kentucky.
On this date in 1972: The Pacers win game seven of the Western Finals in Utah, 117-113.
On this date in 1987: The Pacers loose the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs 3-1 when they drop game four at home to Atlanta, 101-97.
On this date in 1990: The Pacer are defeated in three straight game in the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs when they loose to Detroit in game three at home, 108-96.
On this date in 1991: The Pacers fall behind 2-1 with a game three loss at home in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs to Boston, 112-105.
On this date in 2000: In the best of five opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Pacers are defeated in Milwaukee 100-87 in game four to tie the series 2-2.
On this date in 2003: The Pacers loose the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a game six defeat in Boston, 110-90.
Not a good day in Pacer playoff history. Indiana goes 1-6 in May 1st playoff games, bringing their over all record to 76-70.
Happy Birthday
Eddie Johnson 1959
On October 10, 1979 the Utah Jazz traded Ron Lee to Atlanta for a 1980 2nd (#41-Jawann Oldham) and a 1981 2nd (#29-Eddie Johnson).
Just over a month later, on November 23rd, 1979 the Jazz trade the 1980 2nd (#41-Jawann Oldham), 1981 2nd (#29-Eddie Johnson) along with a 1982 2nd (#26-Ricky Frazier) and future considerations back to Atlanta for Terry Furlow.
On November 3rd of 1980 the Hawks send the 1981 2nd that will be used for Eddie Johnson along with $50,000 to compensate the Kansas City for signing Tom Burleson.
Finally, on June 9th, 1981, Kansas City drafts the 6-7, 215 lb. Eddie Johnson with the 29th pick in round two of the NBA draft.
Johnson plays for the Kings in both Kansas City & Sacramento for the next six seasons.
On June 19th, 1987 Sacramento trades Johnson to Phoenix for Ed Pinkney and a 1988 2nd rounder (#30-Fennis Dembo). He remains a Sun for just over three seasons before being delt along with a 1991 1st rounder (#22-LeRon Ellis) and a 1994 1st (1994 #6-Sharone Wright) to Seattle for Xavier McDaniel on December 7th, 1990.
Johnson played an additional two seasons with the Sonics before being traded again, This time on September 1st, 1993 Seattle traded Johnson & Dana Barros along with the rights to Greg Graham and the Hornets option to swap 1994 first round picks (#6-Sharone Wright) to Charlotte, in exchange for Kendall Gill & Hornets option to swap 1994 first round picks (#11-Carlos Rogers).
Johnson played just a single season with Charlotte before signing to play overseas for the 94-95 season. He won finals MVP for his play with Olympiacos.
the Pacers as a free agent on October 2rd, 1995. He remined a Pacer for little more than a year, playing in a total of 90 games. With averages of 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1 assist in 14.5 minutes a game.
On February 20th, 1997 Johnson was traded yet again, this time to Denver along with Vincent Askew and 2nd round draft picks in 97 (#41 Jason Lawson) & 98 (#54 Tremaine Fowlkes) for Mark Jackson & LaSalle Thompson.
Denver waived Johnson just six days later without him taking the court for them.
He landed in Houston on March 3rd of 97. He completed the 97-98 season with the Rockets, returned to play a full season the following year then retired on May 16th, 1999.
Johnson earned Sixth man of the year honors while with the Suns in 1989. He is currently doing color commentary for the Suns is a contributor to Hoops Hype.
Austin Croshere 1975
The 6-9, 235 lb Croshere was the 12th player taken in the 1997 NBA draft.
In his nine seasons as a Pacer, Croshere averages 7.5 points, 4.3 boards, 1 assist, 1.1 turnovers and 18.9 minutes a game.
On July 12th, 2006 Croshere was traded to Dallas for Marquis Daniels. Croshere played a single season with the Mavs before signing as a free agent with the Golden State Warriors on August 3rd, 2007.
Following the 07-08 season Croshere was signed, then waived by the Pacers during training camp. He land a spot with the Bucks during the early part of the season. Signing with Milwaukee on October 27th, 2008 & being waived January 6th, 2009.
He signed a single 10 day contract with San Antonio on January 16th & has not returned to the league since that expired on January 26th of this year.
Records
On this date in 1987: Chuck Person set the Pacers NBA playoff record of 27 FG attempts in 101-97 home losss to Atlanta. This record was tied on April 29th, 2000 by Reggie Miller.
On this date in 1987: In the same game as above, the Pacers set a team NBA playoff record for the most FT attempts with 47. This record has been matched twice. The first time on May 1st, 1991 the again on June 1st, 1999.
On this date in 1991: The Pacers set their NBA playoff game record for the most FT made with 39 in a 112-105 loss to Boston.
On this date in 2000: The Pacers set a team playoff record for lowest 3pt. FG%, .000, when they missed all 13 atteempts in a 100-87 loss in Milwaukee.
On this date in 2003: Jermaine O'Neal set the Pacers NBA playoff mark of 11 offensive rebounds in a game during our 110-90 defeat by Boston.
On this date in 2003: In the same game as above the Pacers as a team grabbed the most offensive rebounds in a Pacer NBA playoff game with 24.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 2nd, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 1-0 in games played on this date. Just so you'll know, the Pacers are only playing regular season games this late in the year due to the lockout season of 98-99. We still have one more game to play, May 4th.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 1-0
Year to date - 1065-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1969: The Pacers even the ABA Championship series with a 150-122 game two win in Oakland.
On this date in 1970: The Pacers play Kentucky in the second of a three games in three nights, Eastern Finals series. Indiana takes game two at home, 121-110, to even the series.
On this date in 1993: The Pacers are down 0-2 in the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a game two loss in New York, 101-91.
On this date in 1994: The Pacers sweep Orlando with a 99-86 home win in the best of five first round Eastern Conference playoff series.
On this date in 1995: The Pacers win the best of five opening round of the Eastern Conference playoff series against Atlanta, 3-0 with a 105-89 home victory.
On this date in 1996: The first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs is now tied when the Pacers win game four in Atlanta, 83-75.
On this date in 2001: The Pacers drop game four in the best of five first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, 88-85. Philadelphia wins the series 3-1.
On this date in 2002: The Pacers loose the deciding game five of the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against New Jersey in double overtime, 120-109.
On this date in 2006: The Pacers fall behind 3-2 in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 92-86 loss in New Jersey.
Indiana is 5-4 in May 2nd playoff games, bringing their total to 81-74.
Happy Birthday
Troy Murphy 1980
The Pacers have traded Troy Murphy!
Well kinda....
On June 30th of 1999 the Pacers aquired the right to Jeff Foster from Golden State in exchange for Vonteego Cummings & a 2001 1st round draft pick (#14 Troy Murphy).
Murphy was drafted by the Warriors in 2001 & played for Golden State five & a half seasons before being traded on January 17th, 2007 to the Pacer along with Mike Dunleavy Jr., Ike Diogu & Keith McLeod for Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Sarunas Jasikevicius & Josh Powell.
The 6-11, 245 lb Notre Dame product has been with the Pacers for 2 & a half season, appearing in 190 games he has averages of 12.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assist, 1.4 turnovers & 30.4 minutes a game.
In 08-09 Murphy posted his career best FG% numbers (.475), 3pt FG% (.450), defensive rebounds (9.8), total rebounds (11.8), assist (2.4) & turnovers (1.56).
Also in 08-09, Murphy had his 2nd best career season in FT% (.826) & scoring average (14.3).
These numbers are from NBA.com.
Regular Season Ranks
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Rebounds Per Game(11.8)
Ranks #46 in the NBA in Field-Goal Percentage(0.475)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage(0.45)
Ranks #42 in the NBA in Free-Throw Percentage(0.826)
Ranks #12 in the NBA in Three-Point Field Goals Made(161.0)
Ranks #24 in the NBA in Three-Point Field Goal Attempts(358.0)
Ranks #47 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds(146.0)
Ranks #35 in the NBA in Offensive Rebounds Per Game(2.0)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds(715.0)
Ranks #1 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per Game(9.8)
Ranks #3 in the NBA in Total Rebounds(861.0)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Double-doubles(49.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Three-Point Field Goals Per 48 Minutes(3.11)
Ranks #1 in the NBA in Defensive Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(13.8)
Ranks #4 in the NBA in Rebounds Per 48 Minutes(16.6)
Ranks #17 in the NBA in Total Efficiency Points(1617.0)
Ranks #15 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(22.15)
Ranks #13 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(31.27)
Hicks 1984
Never drafted & has yet to sign with an NBA team.
Records
On this date in 1969: Four team records were set in the same game, the 150-122 victory in Oakland.
Most points in a playoff game, 150.
Most free throw attempts in a playoff game, 58.
Most free throws made in a playoff game, 42. This record was tied on May 3rd, 1970.
Most field goals made in a playoff game, 53. This record was tied April 22nd, 1971.
On this date in 1994: With a 99-86 win in game three over Orlando, the Pacers win their first NBA playoff series!
On this date in 1995: Mark Jackson sets the clubs NBA playoff record of 8 turnovers in a gamein the 105-89 series clinching game three win at home over Atlanta. This record was matched on April 30th, 1998 by Reggie Miller.
On this date in 2002: The Pacers set the team record with 3 disqualifacations in a playoff game. Jermaine O'Neal, Ron Artest & Austin Croshere all fouled out of the game. Ron Mercer ended up playing 42 minutes and finished with 5 fouls. Those four players conbined for 23 of Indiana's 36 personal fouls.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Last edited by Jose Slaughter; 05-02-2009, 08:10 PM.Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
I forgot Troy and I share the same birthday. I remembered Croshere being May 1st.Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Wow; also didn't realize they broke through in the playoffs on my b-day either. Sweet!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 3rd, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 0-0 in games played on this date. Just so you'll know, the Pacers are only playing regular season games this late in the year due to the lockout season of 98-99. We still have one more game to play, May 4th.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 1-0
Year to date - 1065-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1969: The Pacers fall behind 2-1 in the ABA Championship series with a 134-126 overtime loss at home to Oakland.
On this date in 1970: With a 114-110 win in Kentucky the Pacers take a 2-1 series lead in the Eastern Finals.
On this date in 1973: The Pacers drop game three at home 92-88 and now trail Kentucky in the ABA Championship round, 2-1.
On this date in 1975: The Pacers deafeat the Nuggets in Denver, 104-96 to win the Western Finals 4-3.
On this date in 1991: The Pacers even the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs when they win game four at home over Boston, 116-113.
On this date in 2005: The Pacer win game five in Boston 90-85 to take a 3-2 lead in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Pacers are 4-2 in May 3rd playoff games and currently have a 85-76 all time playoff record.
Records
On this date in 1969: We have two records from the same game, a 134-126 home loss to Oakland.
Roger Brown set the Pacer playoff record for most field goal attempts, 33.
The Pacers as a team also set a team playoff record for most field goal attempts, 125.
On this date in 1970: We have two records from the same game, a 114-110 win in Kentucky.
Freddie Lewis set the club playoff record for most free throws made, 17. This record was tied April 30th, 1993 & May 30th, 1994 by Reggie Miller.
Freddie Lewis also earned the record for highest free throw % in a playoff game, 100% when he made all 17 of his free throw attempts.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 4th, on this date in Pacer history......
The Pacers are 1-0 in games played on this date. This is the latest the Pacers have played a regular season game. Due to the strike shorten season of 98-99 regular season games were played until early May.
The Pacers beat Cleveland at home 100-78 on this date in 1999.
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 2-0
Year to date - 1066-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1993: The Pacers trail 2-1 after winning game three at home in the best of five opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, 116-93 over New York.
On this date in 2000: The Pacers advance with a game five win in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs over the visiting Bucks 96-95.
On this date in 2006: The Pacers drop game six, 96-90 and the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs 4-2 to New Jersey.
With two wins & a loss in May 4th playoff games the Pacers overall post season record stands 87-77.
Records
On this date in 1993: The Pacers went 44-73 from the field to set a team record for the highest FG% in an NBA playoff game, .603.
On this date in 2000: Reggie Miller scored a Pacer NBA playoff record for points in a game with 41. Reggie matched this record on April 24th, 2001.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 5th, on this date in Pacer history......
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 2-0
Year to date - 1066-1001
Playoff Update
On this date in 1969: The Pacers fall behind 3-1 with a 144-117 loss in game four of the ABA Championship series at home against Oakland.
On this date in 1970: The Pacers win game four of the Eastern Finals, 111-103 to take a 3-1 lead over Kentucky.
On this date in 1972: The Pacers win the opening game of the ABA Championship series against New York with a 124-103 home victory.
On this date in 1973: The Pacers even the ABA Championship series with the Colonels by taking game four at home, 90-86.
On this date in 1991: The Pacers drop game five 124-121 to loose the best of five opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against Boston.
On this date in 1996: The Pacers loose at Atlanta 89-87 in the final game of the five game opening round of the Eastern Conference playoff series.
On this date in 1998: The Pacers start the Eastern Semi's with a 93-83 home win over New York.
On this date in 2005: The Pacer overtime home loss in game six the Celtics, 92-89 sends the first round Eastern Conference playoff series back to Boston for game seven.
With a 4-4 record in May 5th playoff games the Pacer playoff record is now 91-81.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
-
Re: Today in Pacer History
Today is May 6th, on this date in Pacer history......
Our record:
January ------ 303-293
February ----- 272-255
March -------- 328-306
April ---------- 161-147
May ------------ 2-0
Year to date - 1066-1001
The next regular season game update will be October 10th
Playoff Update
On this date in 1970: The Pacers win game five of the Eastern Finals with a series clinching home victory over Kentucky 117-103.
On this date in 1993: The Pacers are eliminated from the playoffs when they loose 109-100 in overtime to New York in game four in the best of five, first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
On this date in 2000: The Pacers begin the Eastern Conference Semi's with a 108-91 home win over Philadelpha.
On this date in 2004: The Pacers take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semi's when they defeat Miami at home 94-81.
The Pacer playoff record now stands at 94-82.
Not much going on this time of year other than playoff news. We have a few playoff records here & there, a handfull of birthdays coming up & since its the offseason, little in the way of transactions.
So, I'll do something that has turned into one of my favorite features....
Pacers by the Numbers
We're up to jersey #14
Freddie Lewis: Lewis was one of the original Pacers and wore #14 from 67-68 through the 73-74 season. Lewis was traded to Memphis in July 1974. He did return for part of the 76-77 season but he switched to #1 for that year.
Ricky Sobers: The Pacers traded for Sobers on September 6th, 1977. He picked up the jersey that has only been worn by Lewis & kept the number for the two full seasons he was with Indiana. Sobers was delt to Chicago on August 28th, 1979.
Jerry Sichting: A year went by before anyone wore #14. Sichting was signed October 9th, 1980 as a free agent & remained a Pacer for five full seasons. On October 3rd of 1985 Sichting was traded to Boston.
Randy Wittman: Wittman was aquired on February 20th, 1989 in a trade with Sacramento. He remained a Pacer until his retirement following the 91-92 season.
Gerald Paddio: Paddio was part of the Schrempf for McKey deal of November 1st, 1993. He was a Pacer for just four weeks, being waived on November 29th, 1993.
Sam Perkins: Smooth was signed January 21st, 1999 as a free agent and spent three seasons in Indiana. Perkins was waived September 17th, 2001.
Tim Hardaway: Mr. Sensitivity was the last player to wear #14. Hardaway was signed March 27th, 2003, appeared in just 10 games & didn't return after the 02-03 season.
That's it for today, see ya tomorrow!Comment
Comment