What They’re Saying: Jan. 3rd

USA Today: “The Indiana Pacers, a team with high expectations, stumbled out of the gate in the 2012-13 season. But they went from looking like they would be on life support without standout forward Danny Granger in the lineup to closing out 2012 on a tear.” Read More

Washington Post: “Ever since he went No. 1 overall in 2010, Wall has always found the most support away from home in Indianapolis, where fans of his college exploits still come in droves – some in his Wildcats jersey – to cheer him on.” Read More

Rant Sports: “The Indiana Pacers, who are 11-3 at home this season, begin the new year as they ended the old year, by winning at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers, who won at home on New Year’s Eve, began 2013 with a Wednesday night home win, as well. Indiana has now won 6 straight home games, although few of which have been in dominating fashion against playoff-bound teams.” Read More

Bleacher Report: “David West has been the Indiana Pacers’ most consistent player thus far this season, averaging 17.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, while filling in some of the offensive void left with the injury to Danny Granger.” Read More

Always Miller Time: “The Indiana Pacers look to continue their winning ways against the Washington Wizards.  Already winners of the past two games, the Pacers should be able to put away the Wizards in tonight’s game with as well as they’ve been playing.  George Hill will be a game time decision, but if D.J. Augustin plays as inspired as he did on Monday, the Pacers should be able to play without him.” Read More

USA TODAY: “Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) goes up for a shot in the lane against the Washington Wizards at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports). INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a good thing the outcome of the Indiana Pacers’ game.” Read More

Fox News: “Indianapolis, IN – With one George still on the mend, Indiana’s other George continued to keep the Pacers rolling, as Paul George recorded 29 points and 14 rebounds in an 89-81 victory over the Washington Wizards.” Read More

Indy Corn Rows: “Building a 17-point lead out of the gate ended up being just the reserve the Indiana Pacers needed in holding off the Washington Wizards. In some sense, it should have never been a game; Indiana came out firing and had the makings of a big win, but the benches for both team changed the flow of the game in a big way.” Read More