This Day in Black History: February 5

February 5, 1984 - Chuck Cooper, the first African-American player drafted by an NBA team, passed away. Pacers center Ian Mahinmi tells Cooper's story in this video.

February 4, 2016 - On this episode of the Blue and Gold Breakdown: Pat Boylan is joined by Pacers.com writer Mark Monteith to discuss the win in Brooklyn and preview the weekend's matchup at Atlanta and vs. Detroit. And Jeremiah Johnson reports from Atlanta and sits down with Pacers forward Solomon Hill.

After coming back from an injury last year, Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George is better than ever .

C.J. Miles has 27 points, Paul George scores 17 and the Pacers send the Nets to their fifth straight loss, 114-100.

February 3, 2016 - Joe Young and Lavoy Allen run the pick and roll to perfection, leading to the easy dunk.

February 3, 2016 - Paul George gets the steal and dishes to Monta Ellis for the fast break finish.

Lavoy Allen drives the lane after the pick-and-roll for posterizing dunk on Thomas Robinson.

C.J. Miles drives the lane on the fast break for the falling down and-one layup.

Paul George drives the lane on fast break for strong and-one layup finish.

C.J. Miles drives past his defender for the one-handed slam.

Myles Turner sends back Thaddeus Young's layup attempt off the glass.

February 3, 1943 - Dennis Edwards, one of the lead singers for The Temptations, was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Pacers forward Lavoy Allen tells more about Edwards in this clip.

February 2, 2016 - Pacers head coach Frank Vogel talked about why it's better to be making some mistakes now, rather than later in the season, and how Myles Turner's development is following a similar path to Paul George's.

February 2, 2016 - Pacers rookie Myles Turner talks about watching film from Monday night's overtime loss to the Cavs, and shares his memories about his highlight-reel block of LeBron James at the rim.

February 2, 2016 - Pacers forward Paul George talks about the team's end-of-game execution and his individual battles to find a balance offensively between looking for his shot and setting up teammates.

February 1, 2016 - The Indiana Pacers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime 111-106 Monday night. Pacers.com's Lauryn Gray breaks down the game and gets reaction from players from both teams.

February 1, 2016 - Cleveland head coach, Tyronn Lue, and players Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving and Lebron James give their thoughts following their 111-106 victory in Indianapolis on Monday night.

LeBron James scores 24 points and adds 12 rebounds as the Cavaliers hold off the Pacers in overtime, 111-106.

February 1, 2016 - After a difficult 111-106 overtime loss to the Cavaliers on Monday night, Pacers players Paul George, Myles Turner, and Solomon Hill reflect on the game and discuss their mentality moving forward.

LeBron James goes strong to the rim but Myles Turner is there for the emphatic rejection.

Off the Cavaliers turnover, George Hill gets the loose ball and gets the easy two.

Off the steal, C.J. Miles finds Glenn Robinson for the alley-oop.

Myles Turner runs the floor and gets the two-hand slam from Paul George.

February 1, 2016: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James provides insight on facing the Indiana Pacers and Paul George and discusses the team's mindset since Tyronn Lue took over as head coach.

February 1, 2016: Pacers head coach Frank Vogel discusses tonight's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 1, 2016 - Pacers All-Star forward Paul George discusses Monday night's game against LeBron James and the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 1, 1978 - The first stamp of the United States Postal Service's Black Heritage series honoring Harriet Tubman was released. Pacers forward C.J. Miles tells more about Tubman and her impact.

January 30, 2016 - Monta Ellis scored a season-high 32 points Saturday night to help the Indiana Pacers clinch their first overtime win of the season, beating the Denver Nuggets 109-105. Pacers.com's Lauryn Gray breaks down the game.

Monta Ellis scores 32 points with nine boards and six assists to lead Indiana over Denver in overtime, 109-105.

January 30, 2016 - Pacers shooting guard Monta Ellis, point guard George Hill, and rookie forward Myles Turner discuss Indiana's 109-105 overtime win over the Nuggets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.