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Bird: Granger's extension shows Pacers' focus

Nov. 1, 2008
Pacers president Larry Bird says Danny Granger's contract extension shows the Pacers value good players who are responsible on and off the court.
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NBA: New Jersey 108, Indiana 107

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Devin Harris sank a 22-footer at the buzzer Tuesday to hand the New Jersey Nets a 108-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

NBA: Indiana 91, Houston 90

HOUSTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A tip-in by Danny Granger with 13.7 seconds remaining Wednesday lifted Indiana to a 91-90 triumph over Houston.

NBA: Indiana 113, Atlanta 96

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Danny Granger scored 34 points Tuesday to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 113-96 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA: Indiana 98, New Jersey 80

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Danny Granger scored 23 points Saturday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 98-80 victory over the New Jersey Nets.

NBA: Indiana 95, Boston 79

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Danny Granger scored 20 points Saturday to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 95-79 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Report: Eddie Jones won't join Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Swingman Eddie Jones may retire after being traded to the Indiana Pacers from the Dallas Mavericks, Pacers' officials said.

Pacers' Williams at scene of drug arrest

CARMEL, Ind., July 20 (UPI) -- Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams was in a car when one of his passengers was arrested for alleged marijuana possession in Carmel, Ind., police say.

NBA: Washington 117, Indiana 110

WASHINGTON, April 14 (UPI) -- Roger Mason made seven three-pointers Monday and scored 31 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 117-110 win over the Indiana Pacers.

NBA: Indiana 85, Philadelphia 76

PHILADELPHIA, April 11 (UPI) -- Danny Granger scored 30 points Friday to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 85-76 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA: Indiana 112, Atlanta 98

INDIANAPOLIS, April 8 (UPI) -- Mike Dunleavy scored 28 points Tuesday, helping the Indiana Pacers stay in the post-season hunt with a 112-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA: Indiana 105, Milwaukee 97

INDIANAPOLIS, April 6 (UPI) -- Danny Granger had 27 points and seven rebounds Sunday to lead the Indiana Pacers to a comeback 105-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA: Indiana 105, Milwaukee 101

MILWAUKEE, April 4 (UPI) -- Mike Dunleavy scored 27 points Friday and the Indiana Pacers kept their slim playoff hopes alive by holding off Milwaukee 105-101.

NBA: Indiana 105, Miami 85

INDIANAPOLIS, March 31 (UPI) -- Danny Granger had 23 points and seven rebounds Monday, leading the Indiana Pacers past the Miami Heat 105-85.

NBA: Indiana 123, New Jersey 115

INDIANAPOLIS, March 28 (UPI) -- Troy Murphy, returning to action after suffering from strep throat, scored 21 points Friday in helping the Indiana Pacers get past New Jersey 123-115.

NBA: Indiana 110, New York 98

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17 (UPI) -- Mike Dunleavy tied his career high of 36 points Monday in the Indiana Pacers' 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch