Elie Deglaoui

Elie Deglaoui

Elie Deglaoui has been the Site Expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds since July 2024. Elie also has experience writing about the Boston Celtics, as well as covering news and rumors regarding every team in the NBA. Elie received an English degree with a concentration in Journalism/Professional Writing from UMass Lowell in 2021. Elie has also been featured on Athlon, LastWordOnSports, GiveMeSport, MSN, Yardbarker, BVM Sports, and NewsBreak. When he is not watching the NBA, Elie loves spending his time watching the NFL, playing video games, listening to music, and playing with his cat.

Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers fans should be laughing at outlandish takes ahead of favorable playoff matchup

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Memphis Grizzlies v Indiana Pacers

Unfortunate injury update gives Pacers another massive edge over Bucks

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Mar 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) gestures towards the Milwaukee Bucks bench after scoring a basket during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Pacers have 2 massive edges that the Bucks have 0 answers to

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Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

4 Burning Pacers questions that will be answered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs

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Apr 4, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to a basket and foul in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Former NBA All-Star praises Tyrese Haliburton in take that will divide Pacers fans

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Brooklyn Nets v Indiana Pacers

These 2 words from Rick Carlisle may have confirmed this Pacer's future in Indiana

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Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle stands on the court during a timeout in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Pacers' biggest goal may become even harder to achieve if latest reports are true

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers

Tyrese Haliburton improvement that would vault him into superstar status

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Mar 16, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates with guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers vs. Cavaliers full injury report Apr. 13: Haliburton, Siakam, Mitchell, & more

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Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Pacers are a serious playoff threat for an obvious reason nobody is talking about

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers

Pacers' first-round playoff opponent could spell doom for their championship dreams

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Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers' record-breaking feat will be key to their playoff success

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Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers

Pacers vs. Magic injury report Apr. 11: Haliburton, Siakam, Turner, Banchero, & more

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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton has hilarious response to his latest surprising accomplishment

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Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers only a game away from ending 11-year drought with postseason significance

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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers may have gotten a major gift from an unlikely team before the playoffs

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