Pacers' Hansbrough coming off bench

Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough will make his pro debut Friday night against Washington after missing the preseason and four regular-season games with a right shin injury.

Ford, defense fuel Pacers to first win

T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and the Indiana Pacers won for the first time this season, holding the New York Knicks without a field goal for the final 9-plus minutes Wednesday night in a 101-89 victory.

Pacers-Knicks Preview

Pacers-Knicks Preview

Anthony, Billups lead way for 4-0 Nuggets, who have best start in 24 years

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and Chauncey Billups added 24 to help Denver beat the Indiana Pacers 111-93 on Tuesday night, lifting the Nuggets to their best start in 24 years.

Early impressions from all 30 teams

Brian McKitish takes a look at the first week of the season and what we've learned about players from all 30 teams.

Hawks get timely defensive stops in defeat of Pacers

Joe Johnson scored 25 points, Al Horford had 24 and the Atlanta Hawks finally played some defense in an offensive shootout, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a season-opening 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

First Cup: Tuesday

Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times: "Yet some Lakers think it's not out of the question to try to top 72. Lakers veteran forward Lamar Odom, whos...

Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones, right, is defended by Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson, left, and guard Randy Foye during the...

Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones (1) drives past New York Knicks' Danilo Gallinari during the second half of an NBA basketball...

New York Knicks' David Lee (42) drives past Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York...

Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones, left, makes a pass against Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen during the second quarter of an...

Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones (1) shoots over Atlanta Hawks' Joe Smith in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game...