Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
Many mascots came together to wish Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer a Happy Birthday prior to the start of the Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)The Dallas Mavericks and Indiana Pacers tip off the basketball game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Downtown Indianapolis, IN. on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) splits the Dallas Mavericks defenders in the paint during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the lane between Mavericks forwards Luka Doncic (77) and Derrick Lively II during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) puts up the long ball against the Dallas Mavericks forward Derrick Lively II (2) during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) attempts a long shot over Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas) Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) brings the ball up the court during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (20) during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) shoots a fadeaway jumper during their matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, located in Downtown Indianapolis, IN., on February 25, 2024. (Photo/Walt Thomas)
The Indiana Pacers improved their record in the eastern conference to 32-25 with a home victory over the Dallas Mavericks 133-111 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers’ next game is against the Toronto Raptors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Feb. 26. For information on Pacers tickets, click here.
This gallery was compiled by multimedia staff writer Noral Parham. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. For more Pacers news courtesy of the Indianapolis Recorder, click here.
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
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