Dustin Dopirak

indianapolis, indiana, united states

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Sports writer with experience covering Indiana for The Athletic and the Bloomington Herald-Times, the Pirates and Steelers for DK Pittsburgh Sports, Tennessee football at the Knoxville News Sentinel and James Madison basketball at the Daily News-Record. Also a former field organizer with For Our Future-PA.

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Pacers have 3-game winning streak with 98-96 win over Celtics

Pascal Siakam gives Pacers first 3-game winning streak of the season Dustin Dopirak - Pascal Siakam scored the game-winning shot to lead the Pacers to a 98-96 victory over the Celtics. - The win marks the Pacers' first three-game winning streak of the 202... See more

indystar.com•Dustin Dopirak•Jan 13, 2026

Boston's Jaylen Brown doubtful against Pacers with back spasms

Boston's Jaylen Brown doubtful against Pacers with back spasms Dustin Dopirak INDIANAPOLIS -- Like the Pacers, the Celtics are going through this season without their franchise player as Boston's Jayson Tatum and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton both out for t... See more

indystar.com•Dustin Dopirak•Jan 12, 2026

Pacers vs Heat: Andrew Nembhard scores 29 in 123-99 victory

Andrew Nembhard, small lineup lead Pacers to second straight win Dustin Dopirak - Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 29 points, nine assists, and zero turnovers in a 123-99 victory over the Heat. - The Pacers utilized a smaller starting lineup, which pro... See more

indystar.com•Dustin Dopirak•Jan 11, 2026

Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000-win milestone: 'So happy for our players'

Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000-win milestone: 'So happy for our players' Dustin Dopirak - Pacers coach Rick Carlisle earned his 1,000th career win against the Charlotte Hornets. - The 114-112 victory also ended a franchise-record 13-game losing streak for th... See more

indystar.com•Dustin Dopirak•Jan 9, 2026

Rick Carlisle gets 1,000th win, Pacers end 13-game losing streak

Pacers end 13-game losing streak, get coach Rick Carlisle 1,000th win Dustin Dopirak - The Indiana Pacers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-112, ending a 13-game losing streak. - Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 30 points, including the game-winning sho... See more

jconline.com•Dustin Dopirak•Jan 9, 2026

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Bachelors, Journalism at Penn State UniversityGraduated: 2004

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Pacers have 3-game winning streak with 98-96 win over Celtics

Boston's Jaylen Brown doubtful against Pacers with back spasms

Pacers vs Heat: Andrew Nembhard scores 29 in 123-99 victory

Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000-win milestone: 'So happy for our players'

Rick Carlisle gets 1,000th win, Pacers end 13-game losing streak

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Pacers have 3-game winning streak with 98-96 win over Celtics

Boston's Jaylen Brown doubtful against Pacers with back spasms

Pacers vs Heat: Andrew Nembhard scores 29 in 123-99 victory

Rick Carlisle reaches 1,000-win milestone: 'So happy for our players'

Rick Carlisle gets 1,000th win, Pacers end 13-game losing streak