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News and notes on one of the NBA's best

Making his first appearance of the season, Jamison Brewer had the best overall game of his NBA career at Sacramento, Dec. 7. In that game, he tied a career-high with eight points, had a career-high two steals and did not commit a turnover in a career-high 28 minutes. He also tied for the Pacers' lead in assists with three. That was the first time in his career that Brewer had ever led the team in assists. That was just the third time that he had ever logged 20+ minutes and marked just his fourth game ever with double-digit minutes. Brewer missed the season's first 18 games while on the injured list with a sprained first toe on his right foot. Activated from the injured list Dec. 3, he had not played in games at Portland, Dec. 3, and Seattle, Dec. 5, due to coaching decisions.

Jeff Foster also had two steals and no turnovers against the Kings. For the season, Foster leads the team and is ranked ninth in the league in steals-to-turnover ratio with 1.32-to-1. With 29 steals this season, Foster is second on the team.

The Pacers' three-point loss at Sacramento, Dec. 7, was the eighth game for Indiana this season decided by four points or less. The Pacers are now 5-3 in those games.

Averaging 20.6 points and 10.6 rebounds a game, Jermaine O'Neal is one of five players in the NBA (and the only one in the Eastern Conference) averaging 20 or more points and 10 or more rebounds a game this season.

Tickets for the all Pacers’ home games can be purchased at the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Internet (www.Ticketmaster.com or www.ConsecoFieldhouse.com) or by phone at 1-317-239-5151 or 1-800-4NBATIX. For group ticket information, call 1-317-917-2500.

Recent Transactions

Dec. 3 Activated Jamison Brewer from the injured list and placed Jamaal Tinsley on the injured list

Oct. 27 Placed James Jones, Jamison Brewer and Jonathan Bender on the injured list

Injury Report

Anthony Johnson (lower abdominal strain) day-to-day

Jamaal Tinsley (sore lower back) is on the injured list

Jonathan Bender (left knee surgery) is on the injured list

James Jones (strained left hamstring) is on the injured list

In the Community

The Indiana Pacers are teaming up with the Indiana Blood Center to present the “Give Blood, Give Life" blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Conseco Fieldhouse. All participants will receive a one-of-a-kind Pacers hat and have the opportunity to win prizes, including Pacers tickets, autographed memorabilia and more.

For the 21st consecutive year, the Indiana Pacers will assist the United States Marine Corps’ "Toys for Tots" drive, teaming with the U.S.M.C. and Republic Waste Services to collect new, unwrapped toys to help lift the spirits of Indianapolis' children in need. For the five home games leading up to Christmas (Dec. 9, 12, 15, 17 and 19), Republic Waste Services will provide special containers for collection of toys outside Conseco Fieldhouse. Fans may also drop off toys through Dec. 19 at either Home Court Gift Shop, located in Conseco Fieldhouse and Circle Centre Mall.