Danny Granger

2. Danny Granger and Jeff Pendergraph to Los Angeles for Pau Gasol. All signs point to Pau Gasol leaving L.A. Some destinations mentioned have been Orlando or Brooklyn. I don't think those are good fits for Gasol. If he went to Orlando, that would mean ...  

INDIANAPOLIS (USA TODAY) — Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger said his sprained left ankle swelled the size of a "small softball, maybe a baseball," but he will start for the Pacers against the Miami Heat in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference ...  

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger said his sprained left ankle swelled the size of a "small softball, maybe a baseball," but he will start for the Pacers against the Miami Heat in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals ...  

INDIANAPOLIS (USA TODAY) — Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger said his sprained left ankle swelled the size of a "small softball, maybe a baseball," but he will start for the Pacers against the Miami Heat in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference ...  

This is too big of a game for Danny Granger to take a night off. The Indiana Pacers forward said after Thursday morning's shoot around that he will play in Game 6 despite a sprained left ankle. "This game is so important," Granger said.  

This is too big of a game for Danny Granger to take a night off. The Indiana Pacers forward said after Thursday morning's shoot around that he will play in Game 6 despite a sprained left ankle. "This game is so important," Granger said.  

Pacers Will Give Roy Hibbert a Big Contract, Larry Bird Will Return for One More Year, Danny Granger Will Be On the Trading Block, Pacers Will Get Better In Free AgencyContributor: Peter L.Published: May 30, 2012  

With his Indiana Pacers facing elimination, Danny Granger will fight through the pain and play in Game 6 against the Miami ... will go in Game 6 tonight vs. Heat. — Jeff Zillgitt (@usat_jzillgitt) May 24, 2012 Granger has struggled thus ...  

Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger’s sprained left ankle isn’t 100 percent, but he he’ll be in the starting lineup for tonight’s Game 6 against the Miami Heat. “I have to play with it being an elimination game,” Granger said ...  

Danny Granger proved to be more than able of getting in LeBron James' face during the testy second-round series between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, but he wasn't able to do much more than that.His Pacers ultimately fell to the Heat in six games, with Granger having an underwhelming series by just about any measure.Of course, it wasn't all Granger's fault.But, he did shoot just 40 percent for the series, and let's face it—anytime your...  

Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers had made a name for himself during the team’s series with the Miami Heat.  Granger was often seen as a soft player, but he has made a reputation for himself as someone who likes to escalate situations.  

Pacers forward Danny Granger went through shootaround Thursday prior to Game 6 against the Heat and despite a sore ankle that has required anti-inflammatory treatment, Granger says he has to play and coach Frank Vogel confirmed he will start. The Pacers ...  

Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger’s sprained left ankle isn’t 100 percent, but he he’ll be in the starting lineup for tonight’s Game 6 against the Miami Heat. “I have to play with it being an elimination game,” Granger said ...  

Pacers forward Danny Granger went through shootaround Thursday prior to Game 6 against the Heat and despite a sore ankle that has require anti-inflammatory treatment, Granger says he has to play and coach Frank Vogel confirmed he will start. The Pacers ...  

The Indiana Pacers absolutely need Danny Granger to return for Game 6 if they hope to survive against the Miami Heat. Well, unless his foot falls off, that is. After spraining his ankle and missing most of the second half in the Pacers' embarrassing 115-83 ...  

MIAMI — Miami Heat forward LeBron James had one message for Danny Granger. It’s not going to work. Granger, an Indiana Pacers’ starting forward, had drawn three technical fouls entering Tuesday’s Game 5 in this best-of-7 series in the ...  

Indiana Pacers star small forward Danny Granger left Game 5 against the Miami Heat after spraining his left ankle. He quickly went back to the locker room, and stayed there as both teams broke for halftime. He is now questionable to return in the second half.  

With Game 5 of the second round between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat only hours away, the two biggest stars on the Heat are none too pleased with Pacers guard Danny Granger. Both LeBron James and Dwyane Wade made comments giving Granger ...  

MIAMI --- Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger might want to focus his attention on trying to contain LeBron James instead of getting in the face of Miami Heat players, James said today. Granger has picked up a technical in each of the past ...  

We won’t know until late Wednesday afternoon if the NBA will hand down any suspensions for Game 6 in this knock-down, drag-out Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers series. But Pacers forward Danny Granger left little doubt what he thought should happen in the wake ...  

Miami Heat forward LeBron James had one message for Danny Granger. It's not going to work. Granger, an Indiana Pacers' starting forward, had drawn three technical fouls entering Tuesday's Game 5 in this best-of-7 series in the Eastern Conference ...  

MIAMI -- Miami Heat forward LeBron James had one message for Danny Granger. It's not going to work. Granger, an Indiana Pacers' starting forward, had drawn three technical fouls entering Tuesday's Game 5 in this best-of-7 series in the Eastern ...  

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger went to the locker room with 2:48 left in the second quarter after twisting his left ankle when he landed on LeBron James' foot. Granger missed the three-point attempt. Granger was having a strong game for the Pacers ...  

MIAMI -- Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have grown tired of what they think are bating tactics from the Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger. James went so far as to call it "stupid." Granger has gotten called for technical fouls in each ...  

We won’t know until late Wednesday afternoon if the NBA will hand down any suspensions for Game 6 in this knock-down, drag-out Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers series. But Pacers forward Danny Granger left little doubt what he thought should happen in the wake of Udonis Haslem’s flagrant foul on Tyler Hansbrough in the first half of Tuesday’s [...]  

The Pacers lost forward Danny Granger for a short time late in the first half against the Miami Heat. They started falling apart. The Pacers lost him for good 3 minutes and 11 seconds into the third quarter. They crumbled. What was a close game ...  

Battier finished 4-of-5 from long distance and the Heat were 9-of-16 on 3-pointers. Heat guard Mike Miller played several possessions late in the third quarter with only one shoe. Instead of stopping play by intentionally fouling, Miller threw ...  

While Danny Granger has reported to be sore entering Thursday night's Game 6, Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel has said that the forward will start Thursday and will log his normal game minutes according to FOX 59 Indianapolis sports ...  

Let's get one thing clear here—Harrison Barnes will never be a player like LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Paul Pierce in the NBA. He doesn't have that sort of ability.But he can, and I believe will, be a very good NBA player. If I were projecting his upside, I'd ask you to look no further than the man currently doing battle with King James in the NBA playoffs, Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers.Both players are long wings who are at their best...  

The Miami Heat have fought back to a 3-2 lead in their 7 game series against the Indiana Pacers, but game six could be a tough one, especially if Udonis Haslem gets suspended for his flagrant foul on Tyler Hansbrough. Fox News reports that the ...  

It will be interesting to see if he does get "normal minutes." If he's too sore, obviously he will see the bench, but there's more than that factoring into the equation. This playoff series has been incredibly rough and physical from both teams ...  

The Indiana Pacers would have to be out of their mind to dump Danny Granger for the Hornets Eric Gordon. For their sake, I hope they are aware of this. They have been rumors of their interest in Gordon floating around for a while, and this has led to ...  

In the first half, Danny Granger came down on LeBron James and injured his ankle. He wound up scoring zero points in the second quarter after putting up a team high nine in the first. Granger presumably received treatment at the half and ...  

INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers.2012 Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS, IN: Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers passes the ball to Tyler Hansbrough #50 around Shane Battier #31 of the Miami Heat.2012 Getty Images Danny ...  

The Indiana Pacers don’t overly rely on any one player to score in their offense, but Danny Granger is regarded as their most talented and prolific scorer. So where has he been in the first three games of the series vs. the Miami Heat?  

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger was hit with a technical foul for stepping to Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinals series. The exchange occurred after Wade took a foul from Pacers center Roy Hibbert.  

Pacers forward Danny Granger will play Thursday despite a sprained ankle. INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger's ankle is swollen "like a small softball" and he's on "every type of anti-inflammatory" he's ever heard of, but he plans to play ...  

Danny Granger claims he's just trying to send a message that the Indiana Pacers won't be bullied. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade aren't seeing it that way. Granger has picked up technical fouls in three straight games for going at LeBron and Wade following ...  

The Miami Heat have bigger fish to fry than Danny Granger. That is, if LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the LeWadettes are truly intent on and capable of capturing their first NBA title as a group, with or without the services of Chris Bosh. In the meantime ...  

Pacers forward Danny Granger will play Thursday despite a sprained ankle. Despite leaving Miami's arena in a walking boot with a sprained ankle Tuesday, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is going to play in Thursday's Game 6. Pacers coach Frank Vogel ...  

Danny Granger's attitude during the Indiana Pacers series against the Miami Heat has been somewhere between that of an angry junkyard dog and a spoiled two-year-old throwing a tantrum because his ...  

Miami - The Pacers' Danny Granger has gotten a technical foul in the last 3 games for getting in both LeBron James' and Dwyane Wade's faces, ESPN reports. James said Tuesday that Granger's tactics were "stupid." "Whatever he's trying, it's not working ...  

The back-and-forth varied greatly, depending on perspective. The Heat said Granger was instigating, trying to disrupt Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. The Pacers said Granger is sticking up for his teammates and showing that Indiana isn ...  

James and Wade have both commented on Granger's aggressive style ... We'll see if this will make Granger stop his trash talking or fuel it even more Tuesday night at Miami. Evan Sidery is a beat writer for FootBasket. He is a fan of the Colts and Pacers.  

James and Granger have been the focal points of these feuding teams during the series. The two had to be separated in games 2 and 3. Granger then was whistled for a technical in Game 4 when reacting to Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Pacers center ...  

The Miami Heat are pouring it on in the second half of Game ... It's a huge blow for Indiana, as the veteran wing has been a leader for his young upstart club as they try to upset the Heat. X-rays on Granger's ankle were negative but he was ...  

Miami - The Pacers' Danny Granger has gotten a technical foul in the last 3 games for getting in both LeBron James' and Dwyane Wade's faces, ESPN reports. James said Tuesday that Granger's tactics were "stupid." "Whatever he's trying, it's not working ...  

Kobe Bryant and Danny Granger meet in a battle to the death. Well, not really, but we have two parody videos that feature NBA stars, and they are hilarious. The good people over at The Basketball Jones featured both of the following videos and asked their ...  

Three Things to consider on this sports Thursday: Thing 1: Pacers forward Danny Granger says he has a “history of recovering fast,” but I still wouldn’t expect to see him able to guard LeBron James very effectively in tonight’s Game 6.  

Indiana’s Danny Granger made it his mission to mix it up with James after the whistle in each game. James dismissed Granger’s actions and got revenge by obliterating the Pacers with a three-game blitz to close the series. When Indiana’s Tyler ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Danny Granger started this. Danny Granger can end it. Maybe not in storybook fashion, but certainly better than it stands right now. The circumstances could be better, certainly. Granger, the Indiana Pacers' veteran forward and leading ...  

Danny Granger is making a past-time of getting in LeBron James' face, but it hasn't exactly had the desired effect. It's easy to sympathize with where Granger is coming from. He speaks for a sentiment that countless Pacers fan undoubtedly embrace (via ESPN ...  

Danny Granger has been raising some eyebrows among fans over the past few games by getting in the faces of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade after fouls. Granger has drawn technical fouls for these actions, but it appears the Heat players are wise to ...  

But it’s not and he is going to go out there and play in Game 6 Thursday night, an elimination game for the Pacers who trail 3-2 in the series. How well he can still play remains to be seen. Granger was honest when speaking to the media ...  

Whatever Danny Granger’s motive for his technical fouls, LeBron James said he isn’t falling for anything that could get him ejected from a game. Granger received technical fouls in Games 2, 3 and 4, and the individual matchup between Granger ...  

Whatever Danny Granger’s motive for his technical fouls, LeBron James said he isn’t falling for anything that could get him ejected from a game.  

It's hard to make much sense of Danny Granger's career so far. He seemed to be reaching his prime just four years into his life as the Indiana Pacers' young star, averaging over 25 points a game and showing off the steady improvement he'd made from one ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference series, 4-1. Darren Collison scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and George Hill added ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference series, 4-1. Darren Collison scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and George Hill added ...  

Miami Heat forward LeBron James has one message for Danny Granger. It's not going to work. "Whatever he's trying, it's not working," James said. "I don't know if he's trying to do it for his own self confidence … I guess he's doing it for his ...  

All of Granger’s posturing and getting up in people’s faces resulted in the actions in last night’s game. Them MIA boys decided that enough was enough. No more posturing and angry words. IND wanted a physical series, Granger seemed willing ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. "I'm just so happy for our fans," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "They've ...  

Indiana got good work from center Roy Hibbert (17 points, 11 rebounds) and power forward David West (17 points, 12 rebounds). Indiana’s drought began after George Hill’s three-pointer trimmed the Heat’s lead to 86-85. George and Granger ...  

This much was clear from Miami’s thrashing of the Indiana Tuesday night — with Danny Granter the Pacers may not win but without him they are doomed. Granger sprained his ankle just 3:11 into the third quarter when he landed on LeBron James ...  

This much was clear from Miami’s thrashing of the Indiana Tuesday night — with Danny Granter the Pacers may not win but without him they are doomed. Granger sprained his ankle just 3:11 into the third quarter when he landed on LeBron James ...  

MIAMI -- Welcome to the next round of the playoffs, Danny Granger, where the stars shine brighter and others go hide in the corner. Sorry Indiana Pacers fans, but Granger was the latter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Don't worry ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, 4-1. It was Indiana's first series win since 2005 and ...  

Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The lawsuit claims Goodell has made false statements about Vilma while discussing the NFL’s bounty investigation.  

These kind of moves are common place, but the NBA has already moved to stiffen penalties for them after several injuries a result of plays from Bruce Bowen, who of course denied their intention. Granger has been involved in several incidents with both ...  

These kind of moves are common place, but the NBA has already moved to stiffen penalties for them after several injuries a result of plays from Bruce Bowen, who of course denied their intention. Granger has been involved in several incidents with both ...  

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are tired of Danny Granger getting into their faces and trying to be "a tough guy." And, with Game 5 of the Heat/Pacers series just hours away, they're letting him know about it. "Whatever he's trying, it's not ...  

"It's not going to work, whatever he's trying," James said. "It's not getting me off my game...I'm here to play basketball...Nobody's fighting on the basketball court. C'mon. No one's going to fight." Granger said he is acting out against James in defense ...  

Update: Granger tried, but returned to the locker room before the 8-minute mark of the third. The Pacers say he will not return. Update: Granger wills start the second half. Granger will start second half. These kind of moves are common place, but the NBA ...  

He was replaced by Dahntay Jones, and it was confirmed that he wouldn’t return for the rest of Game 5. If he doesn’t return in Game 6, it would have been a serious blow to Indiana and another instance of injuries impacting the 2012 playoffs.  

The Miami Heat’s decisive 105-93 win in Game 6 doused the Pacers' playoff aspirations. Dwyane Wade led Miami, who will face either the Boston Celtics or the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals.  Here are some thoughts and comments following the Pacers’ loss.   Danny Granger’s Injury All the questions and concerns regarding Danny Granger’s ankle seemed to dissipate after the first quarter. Granger got off to a hot start...  

Just before halftime of Sunday's Heat-Pacers game in Game 4, Dwyane Wade and Danny Granger had a little confrontation. Roy Hibbert fouled Wade and held him up so he wouldn't fall down. Wade took offense to that and aggressively ripped away from Hibbert.  

Despite a sprained left ankle, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is expected to start Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with his team facing elimination against the Miami Heat. Granger, the Pacers' leading scorer during the regular ...  

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Despite a sprained left ankle, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is expected to start Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with his team facing elimination against the Miami Heat. Granger, the Pacers' leading ...  

but the NBA has already moved to stiffen penalties for them after several injuries a result of plays from Bruce Bowen, who of course denied their intention. Granger has been involved in several incidents with both James and Dwyane Wade during the course of ...  

It took a few games, but now we’re getting some real playoff passion and disgust for the other team going. “Whatever he’s trying, it is not working,” James said Tuesday before Game 5. “He’s said he’s not scared of LeBron, I want to ...  

I'm not going to fight because I mean too much to our team, and I can't afford to be suspended for a game or do something stupid to get me kicked out of a playoff game.” “If he's trying to do it for his own self confidence …  

Despite a sprained left ankle, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is expected to start Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with his team facing elimination against the Miami Heat. Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Despite a sprained left ankle ...  

There had been a ton of speculation connecting Gordon to his hometown Pacers ... move forward with Paul George at shooting guard and Danny Granger at small forward. Dwight Howard "regrets forgoing his early termination option" and still wants a trade ...  

George Hill added 15 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Roy Hibbert finished with eight points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, doing most of his work at the start and finish of the game.  

Danny Granger came into the Eastern Conference semifinals leading the Pacers with 21.4 points per game in the playoffs. He scored no fewer in 19 points in all five games against the Magic in the first round. Sunday, the small forward didn't come ...  

Darren Collison scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth ... The Magic made just 5 of 16 shots in the fourth quarter. • Knicks: Interim coach Mike Woodson says Jeremy Lin will not play in the first-round series against Miami, even if they ...  

Danny Granger, towards the end of Thursday's Game 6 (Getty Images) What you've got here, Pacer fans, is an odd setup. The Pacers are a young team, replete with veterans. The Pacers are an incredibly well-coached team, run by someone who made a lot of glaring and worrying mistakes in first full year ...  

Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career. Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger (33) is defended by Miami Heat's Shane Battier, left, and Dexter Pittman (45) during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Indianapolis. Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, top, signals after making a 3-pointer on an assist from shooting...  

Danny Granger really doesn't like LeBron James. The two have a bit of a history, dating back to when James was in Cleveland and the two were Central Division foes. That was rekindled on Tuesday in Game 2, when both wing players went nose-to-nose ...  

Pacers-Heat is getting testy. Moments after Dwyane Wade gave Darren Collison a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of Game 2, Danny Granger came over the top of LeBron James, landing with his elbow around James' neck. In response, James elbowed Granger in ...  

It's been a long while since the Indiana Pacers were in contention for an NBA title. Now they've taken a 4-1 series from the Orlando Magic in the first round to become one of the eight teams left to battle for the 2012 title. Beating a Dwight ...  

At least two Indiana Pacers were involved in an incident outside an Orlando nightclub early this morning, according to media reports. About 2:45 a.m. this morning, Orlando police reportedly responded to Club 23, where a small crowd had gathered ...  

Pacers-Heat is getting testy. Moments after Dwyane Wade gave Darren Collison a flagrant foul in the fourth quarter of Game 2, Danny Granger came over the top of LeBron James, landing with his elbow around James' neck. In response, James elbowed Granger in ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana’s OWN “big three” — Danny Granger, David West and Roy Hibbert — asserted itself early in Game 6 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday night. But when the Pacers abandoned their inside game, Miami’s Dwyane ...  

MIAMI – In three consecutive games, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has drawn a technical foul — each one in an altercation with a Miami Heat player, two involving forward LeBron James and one involving guard Dwyane Wade. Granger has ...  

MIAMI - In three consecutive games, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has drawn a technical foul — each one in an altercation with a Miami Heat player, two involving forward LeBron James and one involving guard Dwyane Wade. Granger has made ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger smiled broadly when it was suggested his nickname should be “The Closer.” It’s a reputation he has coveted for a while. Granger ranks 10th in the NBA in scoring average the past five years, but he often has ...  

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Danny Granger had 26 points and nine rebounds, Roy Hibbert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 97-74 on Wednesday night to a take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. The Pacers ...  

ORLANDO, Fla. - Danny Granger had 26 points and nine rebounds, Roy Hibbert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 97-74 on Wednesday night to a take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. The Pacers ...  

At least two Indiana Pacers were involved in an incident outside an Orlando nightclub early this morning, according to media reports. About 2:45 a.m. this morning, Miami police reportedly responded to Club 23, where a small crowd had gathered ...  

At least two Indiana Pacers were involved in an incident outside an Orlando nightclub early this morning, according to media reports. About 2:45 a.m. this morning, Miami police reportedly responded to Club 23, where a small crowd had gathered ...  

At least two Indiana Pacers were involved in an incident outside a Miami nightclub early this morning, according to media reports. About 2:45 a.m. this morning, Miami police reportedly responded to Club 23, where a small crowd had gathered ...  

At least two Indiana Pacers were involved in an incident outside an Orlando nightclub early this morning, according to media reports. About 2:45 a.m. this morning, Miami police reportedly responded to Club 23, where a small crowd had gathered ...  

Heading into Tuesday night's crucial Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade lashed out at Pacers forward Danny Granger over his "tough guy" tactics and vowed they would not be baited into a fight.  

Miami shot a franchise playoff-record 61 percent from the floor. Paul George scored 11 points for Indiana, with starting forwards Danny Granger and David West adding 10 points apiece. Granger left with a sprained left ankle in the third quarter ...  

MIAMI (AP) - Indiana forward Danny Granger started the second half despite spraining his left ankle after missing a shot late in the second quarter of Game 5 of the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal series in Miami on Tuesday night.Granger missed a 3-pointer with about 3 minutes left, and landed ...  

MIAMI (AP) — Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle. The Pacers said Granger would not return. Indiana will host Game 6 ...  

Danny Granger, George Hill, Paul George and Roy Hibbert talk about what they learned from the NBA Playoffs and the bitter taste left in their mouthes from losing against the Miami Heat.  

MIAMI - Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle. The Pacers said Granger would not return. Indiana will host ...  

MIAMI -- Indiana forward Danny Granger sprained his left ankle after missing a shot late in the first half of Game 5 of the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal series in Miami on Tuesday night. Granger missed a 3-pointer with about three minutes left, and ...  

Update: Granger scored 25 points with four rebounds and three assists during the Pacers' 105-87 win over the Magic on Tuesday. Recommendation: Granger went 8-of-20 from the field, 5-of-5 from the line and 4-of-9 from downtown in 43 minutes of action.  

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the first two games against the Orlando Magic, the Indiana Pacers struggled to make the most of their size and matchup advantages. After several days of repeated tongue lashings from coach Frank Vogel, the Pacers finally got ...  

We did play soft,” Indiana’s Danny Granger said Wednesday ... he landed on LeBron James foot and the Pacers were outscored by 21 the rest of the way. Granger said he will play; coach Frank Vogel was more hesitant. In a series that ...  

MIAMI — Heading into Tuesday night’s crucial Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hit out at Pacers forward Danny Granger’s “tough guy” tactics and vowed they would not be baited into a fight. Granger, who leads Indiana with 18 points ...  

The gulf between Granger and elite players like LeBron and D-Wade was never more obvious than the fourth quarter -- in one sequence, LeBron drove and made a layup, Granger missed a terrible 3-point attempt, then Granger fouled LeBron in the open court.  

Clay Travis (@ClayTravisBGID) May 18, 2012 The always-vocal Not Bill Walton wasn't impressed when LeBron James and Danny Granger got into it in the third quarter: Danny Granger & LeBron James start pushing each other like childish school girls! Somewhere ...  

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger finished the regular season in strong fashion after his customary slow start following the lockout. Without a full training camp and preseason schedule, Granger spent the first month of the season searching ...  

MIAMI (AP) -- Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with a sprained left ankle.  

a game where three flagrant fouls added more chapters to an already-physical series and Indiana watched starting forwards Danny Granger and David West leave with injuries. “This is our challenge right now, to leave it behind us,” Heat coach ...  

There is the emotion of Udonis Haslem, Tyler Hansbrough, LeBron James and Danny Granger in this Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers playoff series. Theirs are the visceral reactions to a contentious NBA playoff series that could end as soon as Thursday's ...  

After two altercations in the past two games, Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger vowed Saturday he won't back down from LeBron James in heated moments of their intense series against the Miami Heat. INDIANAPOLIS -- After two altercations in the past two ...  

Miami Heat star LeBron James said the confrontational tactics of Pacers guard Danny Granger are "stupid," according to ESPN.com. Granger has been called for technical fouls in each of the past three games for confronting James and Dwyane Wade after fouls.  

There is the emotion of Udonis Haslem, Tyler Hansbrough, LeBron James and Danny Granger in this Miami Heat-Indiana Pacers playoff series. Theirs are the visceral reactions to a contentious NBA playoff series that could end as soon as Thursday's ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of ...  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

The team president called his players “soft.” And now they’re facing an elimination game. That’s what the Indiana Pacers face in Thursday’s Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Forward Danny Granger, who sprained his ankle late in the first ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of ...  

MIAMI – The Band of Brothers, bedecked in Band-Aids, have finally punched back. After days of the Indiana Pacers' browbeating and posturing, led by tough-but-empty talk from Danny Granger, the Miami Heat delivered what looks like a knockout blow Tuesday ...  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

On Tuesday night, at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in a thriller of a match with a score of 102-97. As the regular season is winding down, the Pacers have come out to be one of the ...  

MIAMI – The Indiana Pacers need Danny Granger's scoring. They need his defense on Miami Heat forward LeBron James. And therein the conundrum facing small forwards throughout the NBA: How to limit James offensively and score on him on the other ...  

AHN Sports Staff Indianapolis, IN, United States (AHN Sports) – Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger promised he won’t back down from anybody, including three-time NBA MVP LeBron James, as their highly-physical Eastern Conference second-round playoff series with the Miami Heat resumes on Monday. In an interview with ESPN, Granger reiterated he will continue to be [...]  

He was great in the first round against the Orlando Magic, averaging 21.4 ... come back and win this series, but make a lengthy run, possibly to the finals. To do that though, they need more from Randolph. He’s put up a solid 14 point and 14 rebounds ...  

MIAMI The Indiana Pacers spent every chance they got this season talking about their depth. Lose a player, don't panic. Simply plug in another and keep going. The Pacers lost forward Danny Granger for a short time late in the first half against ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, 4-1. It was Indiana's first series win since 2005 and ...  

[UPDATE by your friendly BullsBlogger, 04/25/12 9:54 AM CDT: The Bulls cancelled shootaround and did a walkthrough instead this morning. ] With the Bulls clinching the #1 seed in the East on Tuesday night, both them and Indiana are locked in their respective seeds. The Bulls do have a chance to get the best overall record on the league. Danny Granger is expected to sit for Indiana as he rests a sore knee, but everyone else should be a go for...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers ... A putback by Ryan Anderson gave Orlando a 51-50 lead early in the third quarter. A bucket by David West and a jumper and a 3-pointer by Hill pushed Indiana’s ...  

LOS ANGELES: Danny Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando 105-87 in game five of their Eastern Conference series.  

Granger looked fine and wouldn't have returned if there was any serious damage, so this shouldn't impact his status for Game 5. He finished 9-of-20 from the field (two 3-pointers) but only attempted one free throw in 42 minutes.  

Mario Chalmers’ 3-pointer to tie bounced away on the final play, and the series was tied 1-1. New Orleans native Danny Granger scored 11 points and Paul George added 10 for Indiana, which took advantage of Heat forward Chris Bosh’s absence and ...  

LOS ANGELES: Danny Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando 105-87 in game five of their Eastern Conference series. The Pacers advanced past the first round ...  

In the third quarter of Game 3 between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, LeBron James and Danny Granger got into a little confrontation again, similar to their face-to-face in Game 2. When James went for a loose ball, Granger grabbed his jersey ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — New Orleans native Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana’s first series win since ...  

If you're like most of America, you're probably not watching the first round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Indiana Pacers versus the Orlando Magic. Enter Chris Duhon to provide a legit spark. During the final seconds of Orlando's 81-77 Game ...  

Mario Chalmers' three-pointer to tie bounced away on the final play, and the series was tied 1-1. Danny Granger scored 11 points and Paul George added 10 for Indiana, which took advantage of Heat forward Chris Bosh's absence and outrebounded ...  

INDIANAPOLIS—Pacers forward Danny Granger had already watched coach Frank Vogel present clips of Miami guard Dwyane Wade to his team, but apparently, he needed a little more. Granger is not primarily responsible for guarding Wade, but still ...  

MIAMI -- Danny Granger lived through one of those playoff nightmares in Game 1 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers' acknowledged leader and best player, Granger shot the basketball 10 times and missed nine. He scored 11 points below his ...  

G Dwyane Wade, F Shane Battier and C Dexter Pittman combined to go 2-of-22 from the field. QUOTE TO NOTE "We cannot sit back after this win. We must be ready. There's a game in a day or two." -- Pacers F Danny Granger.  

dribbles the ball to the basket as Indiana Pacers small forward Danny Granger (33) defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory credit: Michael Hickey-US PRESSWIRE INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - LeBron James scored 40 points, superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana’s first series win since 2005 and its first ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.  

After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, Tuesday night and clinch their ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference series 4-1.  

While George Hill and Roy Hibbert are expected to return to action, Granger will take his second straight game off to rest what is being called a strained knee. Frank Vogel said Granger "could go" if this was the playoffs, so the Pacers are just being ...  

It was just like old times at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Finally. After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the ...  

LeBron James grabbed a seat on Miami's bench, lowered his head and stared down at the floor. Way down. The Heat is in a hole. Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the host Indiana Pacers ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana's first series win since 2005 and its ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana's first series win since 2005 and its ...  

The Indiana Pacers’ strong first quarter was kind of ruined by foul trouble. Paul George, David West and now Danny Granger all have two fouls, which has allowed Miami to get back into the game. The Pacers were 26th in the league in fewest free ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch ...  

Finally. After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch ...  

Veteran Mike Bibby will start Wednesday. Pacers beat Magic 105-87, into 2nd round INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern ...  

INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana’s first series win since 2005 and ...  

After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their ...  

Miami does not have Udonis Haslem Thursday night, suspended for his hard foul on Tyler Hansbrough last game. Danny Granger will be out on the court for Indiana but playing with an ankle he described as swollen like a small softball. These are ...  

The perennially underrated All-Star David West was signed to join the equally unheralded Danny Granger in the starting five. Louis Amundson was brought in to join Tyler Hansbrough to bang bodies, clog lanes and crash boards. Barbosa teams up with Darren ...  

Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana's first series win since 2005 and its first clincher on ...  

The Heat are in a hole. Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than favored Miami, throttled the malfunctioning Heat 94-75 on Thursday ...  

Sanders was suspended for two games without pay. Granger and West were fined for "instigating and adding to the escalation of an on-court incident." Sanders was suspended the two games without pay for "initiating an altercation, failing to leave ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.  

Hill was followed closely behind by Roy Hibbert with 19 points and 18 rebounds. Danny Granger — who came alive offensively for the first time in the series — scored 17 and David West added 14. “This is who we’ve been all year,” Pacers ...  

Way down. The Heat are in a hole. Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than favored Miami, throttled the malfunctioning Heat 94-75 ...  

future stars like Paul George, Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert will only continue to get better and there's an opportunity for Indiana to swing for the fences and fill out the remaining pieces.. The Pacers are in better financial shape going forward than ...  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

A dominant third quarter spawned an even more impressive final period. Indiana outscored Miami 51-32 in the final 24 minutes. George Hill led the way with 20 points, while Roy Hibbert had 19 and Danny Granger added 17. Hibbert also grabbed a ...  

Miami rolls at home to take 3-2 lead in Eastern Conference semifinals. Indiana may have lost more than game, as forwards Danny Granger and David West are injured. Game 6 is Thursday in Indianapolis.MIAMI — Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards.  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as Indiana throttled visiting Miami on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Overlooked during the regular season and given little chance to ...  

This is going to be a great game. Granger vs. James Good article on espn.com about todays heat/pacers game about the Danny Granger vs. Lebron James matchup. This type of basketball is my favorite to watch, playoffs and 2 players going head to head with no hard feelings.  

INDIANAPOLIS - Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

MIAMI -- Heading into Tuesday night's crucial Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hit out at Pacers forward Danny Granger's "tough guy" tactics and vowed they would not be baited into a fight.  

“I think it’s an award well deserved,” Pacers forward Danny Granger said. “Larry probably has more accolades than anybody right now.” Bird was hired as team president in 2003 and learned the ropes at Donnie Walsh’s side. He helped ...  

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Overlooked during the regular season and given little chance to upset the reigning East champions, the Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game...  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Overlooked during the regular season and given little chance to upset the reigning East champions, the Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 4 is Sunday at raucous...  

Granger has let fantasy owners down in the stretch in the past, but has really come through this year. Keep running him out there, but be careful with him and the other Pacers starters once they clinch the No. 3 seed.  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.    Overlooked during the regular season and given little chance to upset the reigning East champions, the Pacers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.  Game 4 is Sunday at raucous...  

Forward David West paced the Pacers with 16 points, supported by 15 from point guard George Hill and forward Danny Granger scoring 11. The game appeared to turn when Wade, out of frustration, committed a flagrant foul on Pacers point guard Darren Collison ...  

Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

Roy Hibbert has 19 points and 18 rebounds to lead Indiana to the victory and 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.INDIANAPOLIS -- Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill added 20 points and Danny Granger had 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat, 94-75, on Thursday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

NBA: Indiana Pacers eliminate Orlando Magic By Cliff brunt The Associated Press Published May 8, 2012 10:44PM MDT Indianapolis • It was just like old times at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Finally. After years of losing and players finding trouble, the Indiana Pacers finally gave their fans something to really cheer about. Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their...  

Danny Granger scored 26 points for the Indiana Pacers in a 97-74 win over the Orlando Magic which put them 2-1 up in their Eastern Conference play-off series. The Pacers led 23-14 at the end of the first quarter but the Magic pulled back to within six by half-time.  

Let’s take a look at tonight’s player prop bets for Game 5 of the knotted up series between the Heat and Pacers. Danny Granger 17 points OVER. Granger finally showed up in game 4, after scoring just 18 points in games one and two combined, and managing 17 in game 3. He needs to get [...]  

according to Alex Kennedy of Hoops World: Doctors are evaluating Lance Stephenson. He's getting x-rays and a concussion test. He may have a broken collarbone, says Danny Granger. Stephenson landed awkwardly after the elbow sent him up into the air.  

In a night where everyone seemed to have beef with everyone else in the NBA, Pacers-Bucks started it all — and it continued into the press conferences afterward. After Leandro Barbosa incited an undercard scuffle between Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Tyler ...  

when three flagrant fouls added more intrigue to an already-physical series and Indiana watched starting forwards Danny Granger and David West leave with injuries. "We're in the flow," James said. "We're in a good flow right now. Guys know what ...  

Indiana Pacers' Dahntay Jones (right) congratulates Danny Granger (left) and Roy Hibbert during Game 3 of their NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat in Indianapolis. (AP Photo) Center Roy Hibbert muscled his way for 19 points and 18 ...