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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers
Sometimes you have to leave it all behind, fly overseas, and look for a fresh start. At least that’s what the San Antonio Spurs will attempt to do after going 3-7 in their last ten games and getting blown out in their last three. A trip to Victor Wembanyama’s homeland in Paris, France could be just what they need to right the ship. They’ll say bonjour to the Indiana Pacers, who are currently surging as they’ve won 8 of their last 9 games.
It’s a major landmark game for the Spurs who visit France for the first time since drafting Wembanyama. They’ve spent the week doing plenty of community events and even appearing at fashion shows. While this is officially a road game for the Spurs, expect a home environment for San Antonio with most of the local crowd showing up to support Wembanyama and company.
These Paris games will have a lot of flash and celebration around them, but they are extremely important for the Spurs. Two losses here will put them in a tough position in the Western Conference standings and could impact how the front office operates with the trade deadline looming. These aren’t quite “must-win” affairs yet, but San Antonio needs something to go its way if they want to continue pushing for a playoff berth this season.
San Antonio Spurs (19-22) vs. Indiana Pacers (24-19)
January 23, 2025 | 1 PM CT
Watch: NBA TV | Listen: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Injuries: Jeremy Sochan – Questionable (back), Riley Minix – Out (G League), David Duke Jr. – Out (G League), Harrison Ingram – Out (G League)
Pacers Injuries: Rayj Dennis – Questionable (G League), Enrique Freeman – Questionable (G League), Isaiah Jackson – Out (achilles), James Wiseman – Out (achilles), Quenton Jackson – Out (G League)
What to watch for:
Defending the perimeter
The Spurs have gotten lit up from three recently. Without Jeremy Sochan, their perimeter defense has suffered. The third-year forward is questionable for this game, but reports indicate he will try to play. Indiana plays a pace and space style. They want to get the ball up the floor and shoot open threes. Indiana is 7th in the NBA in three-point (or as the French say, trois points) percentage. They have several bigs like Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner who can space the floor. San Antonio will have to contain drivers and get out to shooters if they want to hold back a potent Pacers offensive attack.
Getting Wembanyama involved
Look, this is the Paris games. Wemby is going to be motivated to have some big-time performances. The Spurs need to get him the ball in advantageous positions to allow that to happen. Indiana has stout big men who may try to slow down Wembanyama’s interior attack. Running Wemby off flex screens, and using him in the pick-and-roll or running action to get him the ball in the middle of the court would help Vic establish a greater offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Winning the bench minutes
Indiana is not a deep team. Their starting unit is talented, but the bench leaves a lot to be desired. TJ McConnell is solid and somewhat of a nuisance, Obi Toppin and Aaron Nesmith are tough scorers, but the rest of the group is easy to overlook. If Sochan is back, the Spurs should be able to move Stephon Castle back to the bench where he can run the second unit alongside Tre Jones and Keldon Johnson. A big night from the bench could be all the Spurs need to propel them to victory.
Indiana
International academy proposes tennis center in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — An international tennis training group wants to open a facility in Noblesville, and the City Council on Tuesday night introduced the proposal.
Mouratoglou Tennis Center hopes to open a new academy at 14469 Olio Road for upcoming and professional athletes in September at the Deer Creek Business Park, located just off I-69 northwest of The Arena at Innovation Mile and east of Ruoff Music Center.
Just before the council meeting, the business and the Hamilton County city’s government announced the proposal in a news release.
News 8 reached out to the city government and the business to find out how much will be spent on the tennis center, and whether any government incentives were to be issued. Those questions are ones that could be asked during a public hearing for the project at 6 p.m. April 20 before the Noblesville Plan Commission.
The Noblesville tennis center would feature six indoor tennis courts, eight padel courts and four indoor futsal pitches, the release said. Construction would scheduled to begin in May, the release said. The facility would hold a soft opening in August, with a full opening expected by September.
Joyceann Yelton with the Noblesville Planning Department told the council that an existing building next to the roundabout at East 146th Street and Olio Road would be refurbished as part of the project.
Patrick Mouratoglou, a coach for more than 25 years, founded the tennis center, with the flagship being in France. Others are in China, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Malaysia and Mexico. In the United States, there are centers in California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and Texas. Mouratoglou previously coached Serena Williams.
Mouratoglou said in a statement, “Bringing Mouratoglou Tennis Center to Noblesville is an exciting step in our international expansion. What makes this project truly special is the ambition of the city to build a complete sports ecosystem where performance, education and community come together.”
The new academy will join several other major sports and wellness projects in the area: The Arena at Innovation Mile, which serves as the home for the Indiana Pacers G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom; and the future site of the USA Gymnastics Training and Wellness Center and headquarters. Additionally, The Arena was recently selected to host the 2027-2031 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships.
In July, the Noblesville government announced Gared Performance Sports Systems, a maker of institutional-grade sports equipment, would be coming to the 45-acre Deer Creek Business Park by August.
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Indianapolis police investigate shooting near downtown canal
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person was taken to the hospital Monday night after a shooting near the canal in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded just before 8 p.m. to a shooting in the 300 block of West 9th Street. That’s an address within the 9 on Canal apartments near North St. Clair Street and West Senate Avenue.
Officers entered an apartment building and found a male who had been shot. He was taken to Eskenazi Health in stable condition.
A police report obtained by News 8 identifies the suspect as a male.
Police did not say what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made.
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Does this diner serve the biggest pork tenderloin sandwich in Indiana?
EDINBURGH, Ind. (Amazing America) — Is a trip to the Hoosier state complete without digging into a massive Indiana-style breaded pork tenderloin sandwich?
The Edinburgh Diner, a classic small-town joint about 40 minutes south of Indianapolis, serves up a delicious version of the staple that just might be the biggest one out there.
Drawing locals and road trippers alike, the menu at this cozy diner focuses on classic comfort food, with burgers, fries & onion rings, hearty breakfast spreads, and hefty portions of homestyle dishes — all for an affordable price.
The Edinburgh Diner’s 16-ounce behemoth of a pork tenderloin sandwich costs just $9.99.
The recipe is pretty simple overall, but there is a whole culture built around the Indiana pork tenderloin sandwich.
A large piece of pork is pounded super thin, then dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, it’s served on a basic hamburger bun with toppings like pickles, onions, mustard, or mayo.
The thing the otherwise no-frills sandwich iconic is the pork cutlet being way bigger than the bun, hanging over the edge dramatically. Locals say that if the tenderloin fits inside the bun, it’s not done right.
A crispy, salty exterior, tender pork, a soft bun and tangy toppings combine to form a simple yet beloved, satisfying Midwest meal.
Inspired by European schnitzel brought to the Midwest by German immigrants, the sandwich made its Indiana debut at Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington in the early 1900s. Over time it skyrocketed in popularity, becoming what many call Indiana’s unofficial signature dish.
It’s not just a sandwich. It’s a slice of Midwestern food culture. The debate over who makes the best one might never be settled, but until then, we are more than happy to try any and every version of this scrumptious dish — for research, of course.
The Edinburgh Diner is located at 413 S Eisenhower Dr, Edinburgh, Indiana 46124. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
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