Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is a basketball lifer. He's played with Boston Celtics legends like Larry Bird. When Carlisle compliments a player, it comes from a genuine place. After Wednesday's 133-119 victory over the Detroit Pistons, the veteran head coach admired a Pacers star for his "stellar" performance.

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 133-119 in a game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The win allowed the Pacers to split the two-game series while showcasing the brilliance of their young star, Tyrese Haliburton, who turned in an outstanding performance. Haliburto

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin "is being monitored by nearly every team seen as a buyer at the deadline," according to the Los Angeles Times'

The Indiana coach was serious while praising Paris police during the team's trip to face the San Antonio Spurs.

The Pacers beat the Pistons 111-100 for their 13th win in their last 17 games. Dustin Dopirak. Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talks loss to Cleveland Cavaliers

Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is out against the Pistons with a thoracic spine sprain and guard Bennedict Mathurin is out with an illness.

The Pacers beat Philadelphia 115-102 on Saturday night to grab their 14th win in their last 18 games. Dustin Dopirak

NBA.com ranked the Pacers eighth in their power rankings. Among the many teams listed below Indiana, the small-market franchise sits higher than the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks. Ironically, the Pacers' defense is the story of their dominant start to 2025.

On Thursday in Paris, the Indiana Pacers gave ... even when we were bad on defense," Carlisle said. "Giving up 45 points in a quarter is alarming." More Pacers: Paul George Reveals He Almost ...

The Indiana Pacers are in a strong position as the 2024-25 season progresses, emerging as one of the hottest teams in the league. Their impressive play has sol

The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs were in the City of Lights for the 2025 NBA Paris Games this month. How did they do?