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The NSE Nifty50 index was trading 87.46 points down at 24248.55, while the 30-share BSE Sensex was down 314.75 points at 80369.7 at around 10:54AM. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.(up 2.15%), Cipla Ltd.(up 1.4%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.(up 1.2%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 0.83%), Bajaj Auto Ltd.(up 0.81%), Eicher Motors Ltd.(up 0.8%), Reliance Industries Ltd.(up 0.8%), HCL Technologies Ltd.(up 0.65%), Wipro Ltd.(up 0.59%) and Trent Ltd.(up 0.41%) were among the top gainers in the Nifty pack. 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NEW YORK (AP) — The huge rally for U.S. stocks lost momentum on Thursday as Wall Street counted down to a big jobs report that’s coming on Friday. The crypto market had more action, and bitcoin briefly burst to a record above $103,000 before pulling back. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from the all-time high it had set the day before, its 56th of the year so far, to shave a bit off what’s set to be one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 248 points, or 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2% from its own record set the day before. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Gov. Brad Little announced Monday he has sent Idaho State Police troopers to Texas, according to a press release . This is the fourth time ISP has been deployed at the U.S.-Mexico border. “In Idaho and across the country, reports of human trafficking are on the rise,” Little said in the release. “Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are seizing record amounts of fentanyl, meth, and other dangerous drugs. In too many cases, this illegal activity can be traced right back to cartels and other bad actors taking advantage of our lawless southern border.” The 13 troopers sent are part of the ISP Domestic Highway Enforcement team, a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force to identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug trafficking organizations. The troopers left Sunday and will be deployed until mid-December. The release states the troopers will assist the Texas Department of Public Safety in intercepting drug and human traffickers, learning the “latest tactics being used by Mexico drug cartels to smuggle drugs, weapons, and people into America.” “The troopers we deploy to Texas come back with better knowledge to stop these perpetrators in our state,” Little said in the release. “As they have done before, our troopers will debrief and train their law enforcement colleagues around the state so we can protect Idahoans from these deadly, dangerous threats.” This follows actions by Little since 2021 addressing a southern border “crisis.” Little has claimed Idaho faces a drug threat from the border and has often criticized the Biden administration. In 2021, Little sent specialized ISP troopers to Arizona to assist with drug interdiction. In May of 2023, Little sent two teams of Idaho State Police troopers to the Texas border to assist in efforts to “secure the border.” In April of 2024, Little sent another two teams of state troopers to Texas to assist with and learn tactics to deter human trafficking. Little is also a member of the American Governors’ Border Strike Force and created “Operation Esto Perpetua.” The state initiative made a new citizen’s action group to combat drug trafficking and human trafficking, according to the governor’s office. The Legislature approved $250,000 for Operation Esto Perpetua and directed another $1 million to purchase additional roadside testing equipment and start a new media campaign to educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl, according to a 2022 press release . Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador denied that Mexico produced or consumed fentanyl. In 2023, he called it a problem of U.S. “social decay,” according to reporting by the Associated Press . U.S. President-elect Donald Trump recently threatened a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico if the country doesn’t stop drug trafficking and illegal immigration across the border. Current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was willing to engage in talks on the issues, but said the flow of drugs across the border “is a problem of public health and consumption in your country’s society,” according to reporting by the Associated Press . While much of the fentanyl in the U.S. is from Mexico, a 2023 report from the U.S. Sentencing Commission indicated 86.4% of people sentenced for fentanyl trafficking were American citizens.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 points — both season highs — and Tomislav Ivisic had his third double-double of the season to help Illinois beat Little Rock 92-34 Monday night. The 7-foot-1 Ivisic scored 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds with two steals. Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1). After Little Rock's Mwani Wilkinson hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring, White made a layup and then hit two free throws to give Illinois the lead for good with 18:26 left in the first half. Riley hit a 3-pointer to make it 20-10 with 12 minutes left in the first half before the Fighting Illini scored 23 consecutive points — including four 3-pointers and three dunks — to take a 30-point lead when White made a layup with 4:05 left in the first half. The Trojans went 0 for 9 from the field and committed three turnovers during a scoring drought of nearly 8 minutes and Illinois scored eight second-chance points off four offensive rebounds during that span. Jakucionis, who played point guard for Lithuniana at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship, scored 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting and hit 6 of 6 from the free-throw line as Illinois took a 51-19 halftime lead. Jordan Jefferson led Little Rock (3-4) with 11 points. __ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball Illinois' Will Riley (7) shoot over Oakland's Isaiah Lewis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Credit: AP/Craig Pessman
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans think the contestants are starting to turn on Dean McCullough. The 33-year-old radio host may be rubbing some of his fellow campmates the wrong way - for a variety of reasons. While the radio host has admitted he is an early riser and knows to be chipper first thing - as his early morning radio show job demands it of him - he may be antagonising fellow campmates. In recent episodes of the ITV reality show, N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos has made it clear she does not appreciate him singing loudly first thing in the morning when she is still trying to sleep. Despite her politely sharing this news, he continued to loudly sing at her in scenes that aired on Monday. While others are getting frustrated by the fact he keeps getting nominated by the public to take on all of the challenges. Loose Women star Jane Moore particularly objected to Dean being nominated for a sixth trial when she is desperate to undertake one herself. She turned to Dean - who is also sick of being nominated - and suggest he stay silent in order to avoid being nominated, the Mirror reports. Her remark suggests she's noticed his behaviour could be considered attention seeking and leading to him getting the most airtime. Viewers watching along have suggested the campmates are beginning to get wise to Dean's behaviour and how it might be portrayed in the show. One fan wrote on X: "Everyone clocking Dean and him always being chosen for the trials #ImACeleb." Another wrote: "Love how they are all seeing through Dean’s act #ImACeleb." And another wrote: "Not once has dean asked 'but why do they keep picking me, what am I doing wrong' for these trials like most usually do at this point. Because he knows why. He knows what he's doing and he wants the air time. Stop voting for this loser! #ImACeleb." Another typed: "Sounds like all the camp mates are onto Dean and have had enough #ImACeleb." And other berated the radio host for the way he sang at Tulisa after she asked him not to. One wrote: "Can’t Dean just respect anyone’s wishes please like just don’t sing while Tulisa is asleep? #ImACeleb." And another typed: "Dean is really annoying. As the president of the Tulisa fan club I would like him to apologise to her #ImACeleb." On Monday, Dean undertook a trial called Jack and the Scream Stalk. He had to scale a huge construction while safely attached to a safety line and dip his hand into various boxes - filled with critters such as spiders and scorpions - to retrieve stars. It was his most successful trial to date - as he retrieved 10 stars out of a possible 12 before falling from the structure. Dean’s valiant efforts won him a round of applause from hosts Ant and Dec – and an ostrich egg dinner for the camp. ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join, so you can choose which one you want to be part of and we'll send you the latest news direct to your phone. You could even join them all! To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice . Join the ChronicleLive Breaking News and Top Stories community Join our Court & Crime community Join the Things to do in Newcastle and the North East community Join our Northumberland community Join our County Durham community Join our Sunderland community Join our NUFC community Join our SAFC community Join our Great North Run community
Letters, Nov. 23: Bring back plastic grocery bagsAs Afrobeat takes the world by storm, captivating audiences with its infectious energy and cultural significance, a new podcast, Culture Sonic, is set to delve deep into the heart of this musical phenomenon. Hosted by the dynamic duo of media personality, Cheche Smith and Lucklyn Audu, an entertainment lawyer, ‘Culture Sonic’ intends to provide listeners with an immersive journey into the world of Afrobeat. “We’re excited to bring listeners a fresh perspective on the music industry,” says Cheche Smith, one of the hosts of Culture Sonic. “We’ll be exploring everything from its impact on global culture, to independent artists and everything in between. “Our goal is to give listeners a deeper understanding of the music, the artists, and the culture that surrounds it,” adds Lucklyn Audu, co-host of the podcast. “We’ll be interviewing industry leaders, analyzing the latest trends, and discussing the challenges and opportunities facing Afrobeat artists,” Smith said. The podcast will feature candid interviews with industry heavyweights, including renowned DJs, producers, musicians, and music executives like DJ Neptune, Excel Joab, Joey Akan, Ayomide Tayo, Crowd Kontroller, Obinna Agwu and host of others. Smith further noted that by sharing their insights and experiences, these experts will provide a comprehensive understanding of the Afrobeats phenomenon and the African music industry. “Listeners can expect to gain valuable knowledge about the evolution of Afrobeats from its humble beginnings to its global dominance, the business side of the music industry, including record deals, publishing rights, and the challenges faced by African artists, the impact of technology on the music industry, the cultural significance of Afrobeats, and the future of the genre, including emerging trends, new talent, and the potential for further growth,” she added. The first episode of Culture Sonic drops December 5, 2024, and will be available on Spotify and YouTube with plans to expand to other platforms. As Afrobeat continues to evolve and gain global recognition, Culture Sonic offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of this vibrant and dynamic genre.NoneDaVita Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
The Los Angeles Galaxy will aim to complete one of the most remarkable transformations in Major League Soccer history on Saturday when they host the New York Red Bulls chasing a record-extending sixth MLS Cup crown. A year ago, the California franchise had hit rock bottom, plummeting to their worst ever regular season record to finish one place off the bottom of the Western Conference. The team that had once been a home to the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were engulfed in crisis, with fans boycotting fixtures after nearly a decade of failure on the field. Moreover, the Galaxy's status as one of MLS's glamour clubs had been diminished by the arrival of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, as well as the emergence of city rivals Los Angeles FC, winners of the MLS Cup in 2022. The febrile atmosphere at the Galaxy prompted team ownership to shake up their front office, with Will Kuntz appointed general manager to replace long-time predecessor Chris Klein, who was fired in May 2023. The turnaround since those changes has been dramatic. After winning just eight fixtures in the 2023 season, the Galaxy under head coach Greg Vanney won a record-equalling 19 games this season to finish joint top of the table, second only to leaders LAFC on goal difference. The Galaxy kept up their winning ways in the postseason, swatting aside Colorado 9-1 on aggregate to wrap up their first round series, before thrashing Minnesota United 6-2 and then squeezing past Seattle 1-0 last weekend. Those results have left the club on the threshold of a first MLS Cup title since 2014 and a record sixth championship overall. Victory in Saturday's showpiece in Carson would be especially sweet for Vanney, who appeared in three MLS Cup finals with the Galaxy as a player in 1996, 1999 and 2001 -- and lost all three. Reflecting on his team's journey to this year's final, Vanney said this week his team had thrived under the pressure of being expected to challenge for silverware. "The expectation is to be in games like this, to win trophies and win championships," Vanney said. "This group has come out and attacked it from day one and hasn't been afraid of it or in awe of it -- and that's one of the beauties of this group. "I'm excited for this group and this opportunity and now the objective is to win it and put the stamp on it, rewriting a new group of players and new legacy for this organisation." Vanney's task has become more complicated by an injury to star midfielder Riqui Puig, who suffered torn knee ligaments in last week's Western Conference final win over Seattle and will miss Saturday's game. "He's the ultimate competitor," Vanney said. "He wants to win, compete, and take responsibility on the field. He drives the team in so many ways. "We're going to have to adapt, and we're going to have to adapt in a collective way." The Galaxy meanwhile will be wary of a New York Red Bulls line-up that have ripped up the form book en route to the final. After finishing seventh in the Eastern Conference -- 27 points behind leaders Inter Miami -- the Red Bulls stunned reigning champions Columbus in the first round of the playoffs before wins on the road over rivals New York City FC and Orlando to book their place in their first MLS Cup since 2008. New York's Scotland international midfielder Lewis Morgan says the team is unfazed by Saturday's assignment in Los Angeles. "For me, it doesn't really matter where it is: it's playoff football," Morgan said this week. "It's not the regular season. These games are more cagey. You go 1-0 up, we defend a little bit deeper and we're relying on guys at the back. There have been massive performances." rcw/bbLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Allowing two kickoff return touchdowns and missing an extra point all in the final few minutes added up to the Washington Commanders losing a third consecutive game in excruciating fashion. The underlying reason for this slide continuing was a problem long before that. An offense led by that was among the NFL’s best for a long stretch of the season put up just nine points and 169 yards for the first three-plus quarters against Dallas before falling behind 20-9 and teeing off on the Cowboys’ conservative defense. “We just couldn’t really get it going,” said , whose lengthy touchdown with 21 seconds left masked that he had just three catches for 16 yards through three quarters. “We’ve got to find a way to start faster and sustain drives, and that’s everybody: the whole coaching staff and the offensive players just going out there and figuring out ways that we can stay on the field.” This is not a new problem for Washington, which had a season-low 242 yards in a and 264 yards four days later at Philadelphia. Since returning from a rib injury that last month, Daniels has completed just under 61% of his passes, after 75.6% over his first seven professional starts. Daniels and have insisted this isn’t about injury. The coaching staff blamed a lack of adequate practice time, but a full week of it before facing the Cowboys did not solve the problem. It is now fair to wonder if opponents have seen enough film of to figure it out. “I think teams and coordinators are going to see what other teams have success against us and try to figure out how they could incorporate that into their scheme,” Daniels said after going 12 of 22 for 80 yards passing through three quarters in the Dallas game. “We’ve been in third and longer a lot these past couple games, so that’s kind of where you get into the exotic pressures and stuff like that. We’ve just got to be better on first and second downs and stay ahead of the chains.” Daniels has a point there, and it predates this losing streak. The Commanders have converted just 36% of third-down opportunities (27 for 75) over their past seven games after 52% (31 for 60) in their first five. That challenge doesn’t get any easier with Tennessee coming to town Sunday. The Titans, despite being 3-8, have the second-best third-down defense in the league at 31.6%. What’s working The defense kept the Commanders in the game against Dallas, allowing just 10 points until the fourth quarter and 20 total before kickoff return touchdowns piled on to the other side of the scoreboard. Even Cooper Rush’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Luke Schoonmaker with five minutes left came after a turnover that gave the Cowboys the ball at the Washington 44. The defense spending more than 35 minutes on the field certainly contributed to fatigue as play wore on. What needs help The running game that contributed to a 7-2 start has taken a hit, in part because of The Commanders got 145 yards on the ground because Daniels had 74 on seven carries, but running backs combined for just 57. Daniels could not say how much the rushing attack stalling has contributed to the offense going stagnant. “You’ve got to be able to run the ball, keep the defense honest,” he said. “We got to execute the plays that are called in, and we didn’t do a good job of doing that.” Stock up Linebacker Frankie Luvu keeps making the case to be Adam Peters’ best free agent signing. He and fellow offseason addition tied for a team-high eight tackles, and Luvu also knocked down three passes against Dallas. Stock down Kicker Austin Seibert going wide left on the point-after attempt that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left was his third miss of the game. He also was short on a 51-yard field goal attempt and wide left on an earlier extra point. Seibert, signed a week into the season after Cade York struggled in the opener, and was 22 of 22 on extra points before injuring his right hip and missing the previous two games. He brushed off his health and the low snap from Tyler Ott while taking responsibility for not connecting. “I made the decision to play, and here we are,” Seibert said. “I just wasn’t striking it well. But it means a lot to me to be here with these guys, so I just want to put my best foot moving forward.” Injuries Robinson’s sprained ankle and fellow running back from a late kickoff return that led to him being hospitalized for further evaluation are two major immediate concerns. Quinn said Monday that Ekeler and starting right tackle Andrew Wylie are in concussion protocol. It’s unclear if Robinson will be available against Tennessee, which could mean Chris Rodriguez Jr. getting elevated from the practice squad to split carries with Jeremy McNichols. The Commanders still have not gotten cornerback Marshon Lattimore into a game since from New Orleans. from a hamstring injury, and the secondary could use him against Calvin Ridley, who’s coming off at Houston. Key number 17 — Handoffs to a running back against Dallas, a significant decrease from much of the season before this losing streak. Next steps Don’t overlook the Titans with the late bye week coming immediately afterward. The Commanders opened as more than a touchdown favorite, but after the results over the weekend, BetMGM Sportsbook had it as 5 1/2 points Monday. ___ AP NFL:
It's no secret that clean energy technology specialist FuelCell Energy Inc FCEL has thoroughly struggled this year, with FCEL stock hemorrhaging about 77% of market value since the beginning of January. On paper, the underlying company's business of developing and delivering fuel cell systems — which convert hydrogen into electricity — is highly relevant. Unfortunately, declining revenue from prior years contributed to investor sentiment erosion. In mid-November, management announced a global restructuring effort to reduce costs and focus on core technologies, part of an overall response to slower-than-expected clean energy investments. Within the plan, FuelCell stated that it would reduce its workforce by 17% and slash spending on product development, overhead and other expenses. The company anticipates that the directive will lower operating costs by approximately 15% in fiscal year 2025 compared to 2024. Since announcing this strategic shift, FCEL stock has rebounded from the abyss. At its trough this year, shares traded hands for less than $6. However, since late last month, FCEL jumped above the all-important $10 technical support line. Should the bulls continue to maintain level flight, the energy specialist could potentially enjoy a sentiment reversal. Also Read: Biden Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: ‘Inside Track’ To Wealth Short-Squeeze Speculation Entices an Aggressive Long Strategy Currently, FCEL stock ranks among Benzinga's Most Shorted Stocks list, a screener dedicated to securities that have attracted the most short interest . This label refers to the total number of shares of a company that have been borrowed and sold by speculators betting that the stock will fall. The idea is that by borrowing and immediately selling a downbeat security, the speculator can pick up shares at a cheaper price. Following the return of the borrowed amount of shares back to the lending broker, the short trader pockets the difference as profit. Obviously, the target security must fall in value for a short position to be profitable. Of course, with the market being unpredictable, short traders have incurred devastating losses due to the stock in question shooting skyward. When an unexpected bullish wave materializes, the upside pressure can be exacerbated. That's because a short trader must buy to close the position, creating in effect a self-fulfilling prophecy. This upward panic — colloquially known as a short squeeze — can be incredibly powerful, especially if the contrarian bull gets in ahead of the panic. Heightened Options Activity Tempts the Contrarian Mindset To be fair, options volume for FCEL stock has been light compared to prior years due to the escalating financial challenges. However, activity has been picking up , particularly for out-the-money (OTM) call options. Though no definitive conclusions can be made, this development may suggest rising bullish interest in FuelCell stock. Investors interested in taking an aggressive wager may consider a bull call spread strategy , specifically the 9/12 call spread for the options chain expiring Jan. 17, 2025. This trade involves simultaneously buying the $9 FCEL call and selling the $11 call. The credit received from the short call partially offsets the debit paid for the long call, essentially providing a discounted net long position. In this case, $159 is at risk for the chance to earn $141 (88.68% payout). True, the bull call spread caps the reward at the short call's strike price. However, the benefit is that the threshold of profitability (or the breakeven point) is reduced. In the case of the 9/12 call spread, the breakeven price (at time of writing) sits at $10.59. Further, FCEL stock needs to rise about 12% to reach the short strike price, which is doable considering recent pricing activity. Nevertheless, it must be said that FuelCell represents a high-risk, high-reward opportunity. Given the company's history, a continuation of its misery is well within the realm of possibility. However, the bulls’ ability to jump above the critical $10 threshold — combined with management's strategic pivot — could entice contrarian traders. Read Next: Fed Meetings Made Stock Traders Richer In 2024: Could Wednesday Bring Last Big Rally? Photo: r.classen/Shutterstock.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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Sharks take on the Sabres after Wennberg's 2-goal gamePetco Health + Wellness Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings ResultsSAN DIEGO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (“Maravai” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of life science reagents and services to researchers and biotech innovators, announced that Carl Hull will retire from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board and that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected R. Andrew Eckert to succeed him as Chairman of the Board, effective December 5, 2024. Carl Hull founded Maravai in 2014 and served as Chief Executive Officer, assuming the role of Executive Chairman in October 2022. “Leading Maravai has been the single most rewarding experience in my career. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished together over the past 10 years,” stated Carl Hull. “I extend my sincere thanks to Trey Martin, our CEO, the rest of our leadership team and to the dedicated employees across the world who enthusiastically serve our customers and their communities every day. I am excited about the company’s future prospects and am confident that Maravai has the team, the talent, and the technology to deliver on its long-term objectives.” "On behalf of the entire Board, I thank Carl for his incredible commitment to Maravai since he founded the Company in 2014.” said Constantine (“Dean”) Mihas, Board member and Co-CEO of GTCR. “I congratulate him for his distinguished career and deeply appreciate his vision and unwavering service to building Maravai and positioning the company for long-term success. He has been a model of corporate leadership and integrity in our industry and beyond, and we wish him well in his well-deserved retirement." Mihas continued, “We also want to welcome Andy as our new Chair and Board member. Andy is a healthcare industry veteran with extensive experience as an executive officer of several healthcare companies. He brings deep knowledge of operations, strategic planning, product development and marketing to our Board and has valuable corporate governance insight gained from having served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of publicly held companies. We look forward to leveraging his impressive executive experience to help guide Maravai to achieve significant scale.” “I'm honored to join the Board of Directors at Maravai, a company dedicated to innovation to help our customers improve human health,” said Eckert. “I look forward to contributing to the success and transformative impact of this remarkable organization while concurrently driving long-term shareholder value." About R. Andrew Eckert Mr. Eckert is a Senior Adviser to Permira, a global private equity leader. Prior to Permira, he served as CEO of Zelis, a healthcare payments and cost containment business. Before Zelis, he served as CEO of wound care leader Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) from 2017 until its sale to 3M in 2019. Prior to joining KCI, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Valence Health, an emerging leader in value-based healthcare, until its sale in 2016. Andy previously served as Chief Executive Officer of TriZetto, a leader in payer information technology (acquired by Cognizant), and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CRC Health Group, a leading behavioral health treatment provider (acquired by Acadia). Earlier in his career, he was Chief Executive Officer of Eclipsys Corporation from 2005 to 2009, and Chief Executive Officer of SumTotal Systems from 2002 to 2005. Andy began his career at ADAC Laboratories, including four years as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until its sale to Philips Medical Systems in 2000. Andy has served on several corporate boards and is currently the Chairman of Kipu Health, Lead Director at Fortrea (NASDAQ: FTRE), and a Director at Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX). He was Chairman of Varian Medical Systems for seven years until its acquisition by Siemens Healthineers in 2021. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both from Stanford University. About Maravai Maravai is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, and novel vaccines and to support research on human diseases. Maravai’s companies are leaders in providing products and services in the fields of nucleic acid synthesis and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharmaceutical, vaccine, diagnostics and cell and gene therapies companies. 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Last season, the Indiana Pacers made a surprising run all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. The narrative around them was that it was somewhat of a lucky accomplishment for them. Their first round opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks , were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the whole series and didn’t have Damian Lillard for two games. In the next round, they faced the New York Knicks who were missing numerous pieces such as Julius Randle , OG Anunoby , Mitchell Robinson , and Bojan Bogdanovic . Nonetheless, being one of the final four teams remaining in the NBA playoffs is an impressive feat. Much of their success was predicated on an explosive offense that was among the best in the league. Their play on the offensive end has not gone as smoothly thus far this season. It is a huge reason why the Pacers are just off to a 9-14 start after going 47-35 last season. In their most recent game on Wednesday, they had a disappointing performance against the Brooklyn Nets, losing by the score of 99-90. The Pacers scored just 35 points in the first half. Stark Differences Between Pacers Offense This Season And Last What A Difference A Year Makes For The Pacers Offense The differences in the Pacers numbers on offense from this season to last are quite stark. Just look at some of those numbers from 2023-24 and through 23 games in 2024-25 (where they rank for the season listed in parentheses). Points per game: 2023-24: 123.3 (1st) 2024-25: 113.4 (14th) Offensive rating: 2023-24: 121.0 (2nd) 2024-25: 112.6 (18th) Pace: 2023-24: 101.7 (2nd) 2024-25: 99.9 (8th) The 121.0 offensive rating that Indiana finished with last season is the second-highest in NBA history . Only last season’s champions, the Boston Celtics , have a higher one at 123.2, also from 2023-24. To go from the second-best ever to not even being in the top half of the league this season is mind-blowing. Keep in mind that the Pacers only had two-time All-NBA Pascal Siakam for about half of last season after trading for him. Haliburton’s Offensive Decline Of course, the Pacers fulcrum on offense is star point guard Tyrese Halliburton . The 24-year-old was named to the All-NBA Third Team last season while leading the league averaging 10.9 assists per game. Despite playing three more minutes per game in 2024-25, his numbers have dipped. Halliburton is averaging 2.5 less points (17.6 to 20.1 in 2023-24) and is down to 8.4 assists per contest. He is throwing up a career-high 8.6 threes per game while connecting on just 33.3% of them (career-low). Halliburton has also been less accurate inside of the arc, making 53.8% of his two-pointers compared to 59.5% in 2023-24. Injuries To Two Starters While not exactly household names, Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard have been extremely important role players for Indiana. They have been the team’s starting small forward and shooting guard respectively when available. The two just haven’t been available enough. They have combined to appear in just 15 of a possible 46 outings. The 24-year-old Nembhard has come back to play in two games for Indiana but missed 12 straight from November 8-29 with right knee tendinitis. He did not play in Wednesday night’s game due to it being the second game of a back-to-back. The 24-year-old Nesmith hasn’t played since November 1 due to a sprained left ankle. Head coach Rick Carlisle recently stated that he is still weeks away from returning. While neither of them are offensive juggernauts, both are capable three-point shooters. Nembhard really stepped up his offensive output during the 2024 playoffs. The Pacers offense needs to go back to, or at least come close to, their 2023-24 levels to have any chance of approaching the success they had last season. It will help having Nembhard and Nesmith back regularly, but most importantly, they need Haliburton to once again look like one of the best offensive point guards in the league. This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.Adrian Butler Elected to PRA Group Board of Directors