Pacers top Knicks 93-82, lead series 3-1

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Wed, May 15 2013 11:55:03

Pacers beat Knicks 93-82, take 3-1 series lead

1. Keidel: I Told You So — Knicks Going Nowhere Fast With Carmelo Anthony

   New York Can Still Win This Series, But Why Bother? May 15, 2013 6:18 AM. View Comments. Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks grimaces …

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2. JR Smith: 'I take the blame'

   INDIANAPOLIS — If you're looking for someone to blame for the New York Knicks' 3-1 series deficit to the Indiana Pacers, J.R. Sm…

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3. Indiana Pacers take control vs. New York Knicks – USA Today

   11 hours ago … Indianapolis — As the Indiana Pacers have taken control of the Eastern Conference semifinals series vs. the New York …

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   #Pacers #Indiana instagram.com/p/ZVOvceTKVu/

   Samantha@SexySam1908

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   Wed, May 15 2013 05:05:08

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5. 

   SportsCenter@SportsCenter

   BLUE COLLAR, GOLD SWAGGER! Paul George drops 18 Pts, 14 Reb & 7 Ast to lead Pacers past Knicks, 93-82. Indiana leads series, 3-1.

   Tue, May 14 2013 18:32:29

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   “We’re a deep team, and the way we played tonight we can be a great team.” – @George_Hill3 pic.twitter.com/euBV8ztWW6

   Indiana Pacers@Pacers

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   Tue, May 14 2013 20:33:12

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   ESPN@espn

   Paul George Hill -> dynamic name AND player combo. #BrainTeaser #Pacers

   Tue, May 14 2013 17:48:24

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8. 

   Indiana Pacers@Pacers

   4:53 left in the 4th quarter.  #Pacers lead the Knicks, 82-67.

   Tue, May 14 2013 18:11:02

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   hitty456@hitty456

   I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEN TO THE BALL MOVEMENT WITH THIS TEAM SMH @KNICKS!!

   Tue, May 14 2013 18:17:49

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    I think the picture says it all! #pacerswin @Pacers @ReggieMillerTNT @SpikeLee pic.twitter.com/4mqP1EH93i

    Tracy Harris@delta46107

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    Tue, May 14 2013 19:43:01

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    The @Pacers win and take a commanding 3-1 series lead! #Area55Playoffs pic.twitter.com/dUUaxJrd5N

    Area 55@PacersArea55

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    Tue, May 14 2013 19:08:09

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    Jay Jelinek@jdjelinek

    @knicks and @pacers are combined 13 of 56 shooting 3 pointers. #shoottilyourhot

    Tue, May 14 2013 18:21:03

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13. 

    NBA@NBA

    George Hill coming alive in the 3rd quarter. He has 17 points on 8/12 shooting as the @Pacers lead the @NYKnicks 59-43. Melo leading NY w/19

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:34:25

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14. 

    “@Knicks bench right now – Shumpert, Stoudemire both have had their knees wrapped. pic.twitter.com/c9xKyTCq5m” there’s the Knicks fans excuse

    Justin @justinsamm13

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    Tue, May 14 2013 16:31:48

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    Brandon Dubs@BDubs8

    These referees aren’t letting anything go tonight @NBA #knicks #pacers

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:33:38

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    Darren Hupke@darrenhupke

    Quit scowling, quit complaining and looking for calls. Drive, score inside, open it up for the shooters. Come on, @nyknicks @nba

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:32:01

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    Jeremiah Johnson@JJFOX59SPORTS

    George Hill could be earning himself a spot at the @NBA post-game press conference

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:32:41

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    ESPN New York@ESPNNewYork

    Halftime Report: #Pacers 48, #Knicks 34 espn.go.com/blog/new-york/…

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:24:53

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19. 

    NBA@NBA

    The @Pacers completely owned the PAINT in the 1st half. They outrebounded NY 30-18 & scored 17 2nd chance pts on their way to a 48-34 lead.

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:05:53

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20. 

    NBA New York Knicks@nyknicks

    Felton finds Chandler for the 2-handed dunk but #Knicks trail Pacers 41-32 w/ 1:57 left in the half. IND 20pts in the paint.

    Tue, May 14 2013 17:00:37

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    NBA@NBA

    Melo (12 points) starting to heat up in the 2nd quarter cutting the @Pacers lead to 35-26. George continues his strong play with 10-5.

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:47:28

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    NBA@NBA

    The @Pacers close the 1st quarter on a 9-2 run taking a 23-16 lead. Paul George making his presence known in these #NBAPlayoffs w/ 7-4.

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:27:44

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    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone

    First quarter rebounds: Indiana 17, Knicks 7.

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:26:35

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    #WelcomeBackReggie pic.twitter.com/Tv7Jxcmprk

    Indiana Pacers@Pacers

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    Tue, May 14 2013 16:39:41

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    mike freeman@realfreemancbs

    Fred Sanford has better knees than Stoudemire.

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:42:18

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    ESPN Stats & Info@ESPNStatsInfo

    Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony are now playing on the court together for the first time this series.

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:36:06

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    NBA@NBA_fan_talk

    14-14 3 minutes left in the 1st… Knicks vs Pacers #nbaplayoffs

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:18:29

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    @Pacers out to an early 11-3 lead over Knicks in game 4. Timeout New York. 7:11 in 1st. @FOX59 pic.twitter.com/as4VVwcyfS

    Chris Hagan@chrishaganfox59

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    Tue, May 14 2013 16:11:31

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    NBA@NBA

    Paul George setting the TONE early with the STRONG one-handed slam! #NBARapidReplay – on.nba.com/19pPMeg

    Tue, May 14 2013 16:11:58

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    NBA New York Knicks@nyknicks

    #Knicks starters: PG Felton, SG Shump, SF Melo, PF Martin, C Chandler | IND: PG Hill, SG Stephenson, SF George, PF West, C Hibbert

    Tue, May 14 2013 15:58:42

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    Mike Wells@MikeWellsNBA

    Reggie Miller on tonight’s Game 4: “It’ll be the hardest game the young Indiana Pacers have played.” indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/…

    Tue, May 14 2013 05:35:17

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32. Dale Davis shares his thoughts on current Indiana Pacers

    The current Indiana Pacers received some kind words and what amounted to a seal of approval from a former enforcer who knows a thing or t…

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    .@carmeloanthony: “I’m going to come out more aggressive. We don’t want to go back to New York down 3-1.” #Knicks pic.twitter.com/4wniukvILR

    NBA New York Knicks@nyknicks

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34. Paul George making an impact against Knicks despite still-developing offensive …

    But while Anthony and the Knicks have buckled under the weight of their errant shooting, George is engaged and invested in the status quo…

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    ESPN New York@ESPNNewYork

    2013 NBA playoffs — Iman Shumpert of New York Knicks will start Game 4 vs. Indiana Pacers after MRI on knee… dlvr.it/3MxH4x

    Tue, May 14 2013 15:15:02

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    ESPN First Take@ESPN_FirstTake

    “I’m going to say it one more time… if the New York Knicks lose tonight, it’s OVER.” – @stephenasmith

    Tue, May 14 2013 10:18:20

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    #KNICKSvPACERS Game 4, @NBAonTNT RIGHT NOW! twitpic.com/cqkb9q

    NBA@NBA

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    Tue, May 14 2013 16:01:03

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