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» Update: 02:28 PM ET

Saturday, May 18

Conrad Brunner

J.R. Smith checks in to see if he can get the ejection out of the way early.

Scott Agness

Tyson Chandler, who's been handled by Hibbert this series, now has four fouls. Kenyon Martin takes his spot.

Mike Wells

I wonder if the coaches around the league watching Chandler are asking themselves, "How in the hell did I vote him 1st team All-Defense?"

Scott Agness

Pacers on top 55-47 at half, led by 16pts, 8rbs from Lance Stephenson. Carmelo has 20. Pacers are 7-0 this postseason when leading at half.

Mike Wells

Pacers go into the half with a 55-47 lead

Mike Wells

Vogel was yelling "kill him, Paul, kill him, Paul" as a decoy on the final possession, which ended with Lance three-point play.

Conrad Brunner

Pacers had a 5-on-4 after JR was knocked down in backcourt by George but stalled the possession with a timeout. Curious.

Scott Agness

Tyson Chandler picks up his 3rd foul, then J.R. Smith gets T'd up. Pacers have their largest lead: 52-42.

Conrad Brunner

J.R. Smith twice petulantly flips of the ball away from the refs, earning a T for the 2nd.

Mike Wells

Chandler gets called for foul. JR Smith gets a tech. Melo tells JR to just knock it off. Pacers up 51-42 w 1:40 left in half

Scott Agness

Remember, this time last year Lance was on the bench. Tonight, he's been the Pacers best player. Aggressive, yet under control.

Mike Wells

Refs review the play and downgraded it to a regular foul on Chandler

Mike Wells

Chandler delivers a flagrant foul on Stephenson. Instead of spending 20 min on the ground (like in Game 5), Lance hopped right back up.

Conrad Brunner

Tyson Chandler does to Lance Stephenson what Roy Hibbert has been doing to Knicks throughout series, and fans don't like it.

Scott Agness

Lance Stephenson, aka Gump, is all fired up. Took the ball the length of the court for a layup...then absorbed a hard foul by Chandler.

Mike Wells

Melo and Sam Young exchange words as he heads to the bench.

Conrad Brunner

Paul George needs to throw more passes and lob fewer hand grenades.

Mike Wells

When is the last time Sam Young has been talked about in a positive way on Twitter? He picked a good night to play well.

Conrad Brunner

We're almost 5 minutes into the 2nd quarter and Knicks have 0 rebs in period, 5 for game. Effort indicator?

Scott Agness

Sam Young giving the Pacers good minutes, again. Not sure how much longer Woodson can stick w/ Amar'e. Pacers 40-34, 7:28 2Q.

Conrad Brunner

Like I've been saying all along, Sam Young should be playing more.

Mike Wells

Even David West had to smile that Kenyon Martin pulled the chair from under him, causing him to throw the ball up toward the basket.

Conrad Brunner

Pacers have yet to play a one-possession game in the playoffs. This one has that feeling.

Conrad Brunner

J.R. Smith jobs toward a long rebound, Sam Young sprints. Guess who wound up with the ball.

Mike Wells

I don't think @AustinCroshere has aged a bit since they showed him on the jumbotron of the Pacers-Knicks flashback.

Scott Agness

Strong quarter for both teams, shooting 50%. Pacers lead 29-27. Carmelo had an efficient quarter, going 5-of-8 for 12pts.

Mike Wells

Stephenson has 9 pts and the Pacers lead 29-27 at end of 1st qtr

Conrad Brunner

Highest-scoring quarter of the series ends with the Pacers up 29-27. Anthony heating up, has 12 for Knicks.

Mike Wells

Melo has it going tonight. He's got 12 pts on 5 of 8 shooting. Knicks doing good job of setting multiple screens to free him up

Scott Agness

Excellent ball movement leads to a corner-3 from Paul George. He nailed it, and was fouled in the act by 'Melo. Pacers up 5.

Mike Wells

Lance Stephenson is already having a better game than in Game 5. He's got 7 pts, 6 boards and 3 assists

Scott Agness

Lance Stephenson has been incredibly active early. He has 5pts, 5rebs, 2asts just six minutes in. Pacers up 17-12.

Scott Agness

Pacers already dominating the boards, 7-0. They have a six-point lead. And Iman Shumpert just picked up his 2nd foul.

Scott Agness

Busy day for Colts coach Chuck Pagano. He waved the green flag at IMS for Pole Day, now sitting in the 2nd row of Game 6.

Conrad Brunner

Fans roar when George Hill is introduced, utterly unconcerned with causing a relapse.

Scott Agness

Loud cheers at the Fieldhouse as George Hill made his way to the court. instagram.com/p/ZeOFeRl5Uk/

Scott Agness

Spike Lee is on the floor—looking like he’s ready to rebound. Check out his flood game. instagram.com/p/ZeJTPEF5ct/

Conrad Brunner

Details on George Hill's return launch tonight's LIVE Game 6 blog. Hope you choose to follow along. blogs.1070thefan.com/?p=6191

Scott Agness

Vogel says Hill (concussion) was cleared this afternoon. He will start and have no limitations.

Scott Agness

Hill remained symptom-free after each step of the NBA's Return-to Participation Exertion Protocol and was cleared by team physicians.

Mike Wells

George Hill has been CLEARED to play tonight

Scott Agness

BREAKING: George Hill is cleared to play.

Scott Agness

All Gold Everything @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse instagram.com/p/ZeAbXFl5d3/

Scott Agness

Officials for tonight’s game: Ken Mauer, Ed Malloy, Tom Washington. #PacersvKnicks

Scott Agness

The @Pacers are undefeated (5-0) at home this postseason. All five wins were decided by at least 11 points. on.nba.com/13D27vO

Scott Agness

Blog: George Hill’s going through a series of tests, not yet cleared for Game 6 bit.ly/17L52Wu #PacersvKnicks

Mike Wells

Pacers playoffs: George Hill takes part in shootaround, still not cleared yet for Game 6 indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/…

Mike Wells

More Vogel: "Not ruled out, not cleared to play."

Scott Agness

DWest: “We’re looking at it like this is our one shot (to advance to ECF). It’s all or nothing. The whole season comes down to this one gm.”

Mike Wells

Vogel on Hill: "(He) did some work today, looked fine, but he still has some more test this afternoon."

Mike Wells

Hill took part in shootaround today. He still has steps to take in the concussion protocol. Game-time decision

Scott Agness

Vogel said Hill “looked fine” but still has a number of tests to pass. He’s preparing for Hill not to play. If he does, “I’ll be very happy”

Scott Agness

Forgot to tweet this out yesterday -- my practice update from Fri. Hear from the Pacers ahead of Game 6. VIDEO: on.nba.com/19KZ9Fr

Scott Agness

Knicks coach Mike Woodson said they will start the same lineup as last game. Also, they are preparing as if Hill will play.

Scott Agness

George Hill (concussion) is going through some exertion tests during shootaround. Will continue to be monitored. He’s a game-time decision.

Scott Agness

Carmelo Anthony on Paul George: “I enjoy playing against him. He makes me work.”

Conrad Brunner

New Blog: Pacers have many questions to answer in Game 6 bit.ly/12jDu4j @1070thefan

Friday, May 17

Scott Agness

Frank Vogel: "We feel like we have the plan to beat the @NYKnicks, we just need to execute it." bit.ly/10a9da8

Scott Agness

Pacers practice today consisted of offensive cleanup, a film session, and 100 free throws to end the day. Notebook: bit.ly/10a9da8

Scott Agness

The gold shirt - different from Game 3 - that every fan at Saturday's game will receive. instagram.com/p/Zbnzgwl5Zf/

Conrad Brunner

New Blog: Viso posts fastest lap in 10 years bit.ly/12hZEUM @1070thefan

Scott Agness

All you need to know about George Hill's status and the NBA's Concussion Policy - bit.ly/14dFHR5

Scott Agness

NBA instituted a new concussion policy in 2011. Time missed depends on the player. Hill could miss a few wks…or no time, like Kobe recently.

Scott Agness

George Hill was not a practice but he will meet with team doctors later today and take the concussion test. He remains day-to-day.

Mike Wells

Hill take the concussion test later today.

Mike Wells

Vogel on the screen by Chandler where Hill suffered the concussion: "No comment"

Mike Wells

Pacers shooting free throws at practice. Good idea after 19 of 33 in Game 5 instagram.com/p/ZbJEIFkmRB/

Scott Agness

Pacers end practice with … you guessed it, free throws. instagram.com/p/ZbIJceF5ds/

Scott Agness

Likely won't learn anything new on George Hill's availability today. He is "day-to-day" and that is all they are offering up.

Scott Agness

There are about 1,500 tickets available for Game 6 on Sat., mostly in club and balcony levels. Details at Pacers.com/Playoffs #GoldOut

Conrad Brunner

Forbes reports a range of 5 days out (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) to 27 (Chris Kaman), but not a comprehensive list.

Conrad Brunner

NBA types, help me out: what's the least time missed by a concussed player under the league's new concussion protocol?

Conrad Brunner

New Blog: If Hill can't return, Pacers are in trouble bit.ly/13APtxm @1070thefan

Mike Wells

Riding in this may be safer than getting in a NYC cab instagram.com/p/ZZkiFMEmUW/

Scott Agness

Vogel: "I cautioned our guys that..playing G6 at home isn’t going to beat the Knicks. We have to play a much more determined basketball gm"

Mike Wells

Pacers playoffs: Tyler Hansbrough suggested that Hill get checked out after he had a concussion/vertigo indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/…

Scott Agness

19 turnovers, 14 missed FTs, (and no Hill) -- not a formula for success. Even so, chances were there. REWIND: on.nba.com/16o3CBv

Mike Wells

Roy Hibbert summed it up best when he said they played like a part of the female's anatomy. Use ur imagination to figure it out.

Thursday, May 16

Scott Agness

To return, Hill must pass an online test, several exertion tests & then consult with a league neurologist. Could take several days, at least

Scott Agness

Hibbert: "We just did not come to play. There's no excuses. We didn't deserve to win..we’ve got to figure it out,man up,toughen up,sack up."

Conrad Brunner

Beauty of a live game blog is it's done as soon as the game's over. Read all about Game 5: blogs.1070thefan.com/?p=6143

Scott Agness

Should the Pacers make the ECF, there will be a game on Sun., May 26 at 8:30 PM -- the same day as the Indianapolis 500.

Scott Agness

Meanwhile, the Heat are guaranteed a week between games. The Eastern Conference Finals won't begin until next Wednesday.

Mike Wells

Pacers lose 85-75. Game 6 back at the fieldhouse on Saturday at 8 pm.

Scott Agness

Knicks led the entire way, win Game 5 85-75 to force Game 6 on Sat. in Indy. 28pts for Anthony. PG had 23. Hill's status is day-to-day.

Scott Agness

Another fast break where the Pacers turn it over rather than getting a layup with numbers. Knicks ball, up 8 w/ 1:48 to play.

Conrad Brunner

Pacers have a 5-on-4 as Chandler stays down after hard landing and what do they do? Throw it away. #microcosm

Mike Wells

Looks like the Heat will have their feet plopped up on the couch for a full week before conference finals start next week

Mike Wells

Pacers get to within 4 and now the Knicks are right back up by 10 after Melo jumper and Stephenson turns ball over

Scott Agness

A quick 6-0 spurt by the Knicks stretches their lead back to 10 with 4:39 to go.

Conrad Brunner

"We're down 6? As bad as we've played? How tight do you think they're gonna get if we cut it to four?" Vogel during timeout.

Scott Agness

David West checking back in. With 17pts and 10 rebounds, he has his third consecutive double-double.

Scott Agness

Paul George is going to need some help down the stretch. Pacers trail 77-71 w/ 5:51 left.

Mike Wells

There's a lot of head scratching going on amongst the media on why the Knicks aren't up more than 6 right now. They should be embarrassed

Conrad Brunner

How much longer before Frank unleashes his secret weapon: Bensanity!

Conrad Brunner

Pacers trying to rally with Stephenson at point, Green and Young at the wings. This lineup couldn't even win in summer league.

Scott Agness

Huge foul on Paul George -- his 5th. Vogel has to bring Sam Young in. New York's lead is eight, 9:19 remaining.

Conrad Brunner

No dropoff when Sam Young checks in for Paul George, right?

Mike Wells

Paul George just picked up his 4th and 5th fouls in seconds. Now Vogel is (badly) forced to bring Sam Young in for PG.