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You DID Hear It From Us: There's Normal Gossip Merch

NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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Ray Ratto

Doug McDermott of the Indiana Pacers dunks during a game against the Atlanta Hawks

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Pacers Escape The Play-In, Reaffirm That The Hawks Are A 10th-Place Team

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Chris Thompson

The Pacers And Raptors Help Each Other To Escape The Play-In

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Tom Ley

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks exchanges words with Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers following a game at Fiserv Forum on December 13, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks

The Fellas Got In A Big Fight Over A Ball

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Patrick Redford

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Giri Nathan

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 04: &lt;&gt;during the NBA In-Season Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 04, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers: Quarterfinals – 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament

The Minor Stakes Of The NBA In-Season Tournament Have Led To Good, Silly Fun

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 4: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates during the game against the Boston Celtics during the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament on December 4, 2023 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

In-Season Tournament – Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers

The Pacers Are Back, Or At Least Getting There

Now Is The Season Of Noticing The Indiana Pacers

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 21: Obi Toppin #1 of the Indiana Pacers dunks against Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena on November 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Obi Toppin; Onyeka Okongwu

Indiana Pacers v Atlanta Hawks

Report: In-Season Tournament “Is A Real Thing”

The Bulls Are Built For Another Era

The Poor, Exciting Pacers Might Be Too Good To Turn Back Now

A Spalding ball sits on the court during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Some Basketball You Don’t Need To See To Comprehend

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Russell Westbrook #0 and head coach Frank Vogel watch play during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 04, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

Russell Westbrook Might Have A New Home: The Bench

The Pacers Deserve A Break

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Let’s Appreciate Some Randos Who Smushed The Hornets Flat As A Pancake

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Albert Burneko

Head coach Nate Bjorkgren diagrams a play for the Indiana Pacers during a timeout

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Let’s Check In On The Indiana Pacers, As Well As, For No Particular Reason, The Atlanta Hawks

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