Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
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Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
THE SKINNY
The Pacers managed to win an away game in the 4th quarter. Never mind that it was against the lowly Cavaliers. The Pacers are now one game back from the playoffs and gunning for Charlotte and Philly. The injury-ridden Trailblazers come into Conseco after having beaten Indiana in Portland. The last matchups was only a few games ago, with the Trailblazers taking the Pacers by 5 points.
THE LINEUPS
Point Guard
Darren Collison finally showed his all-star potential by notching 22 points and 9 assists against the Cavaliers, while shooting over 50% from the field and snatching the ball away for 4 steals. Now he faces Andre Miller, who is not a quick, young guard like Ramon Sessions, but who is still a threat to score and can rack up the assists. Collison can win this matchup is he uses his quick feet and hands to challenge Andre Miller on both ends of the floor.
Shooting Guard
Wesley Matthews is first and foremost a scorer, but he also managed to dish out a career-high 9 assists against the Pacers last time around, teeing up Batum for several open shots. The Pacers needs to guard the wings better, because even without Roy, the Blazers have fearsome swingmen. Mike Dunleavy has quietly been shooting nearly 40% from 3, and he is better at home.
Small Forward
Granger hasn't been a revelation since the coaching change, with turnovers being a problem, but he went to the line 13 times against the Cavaliers, which increases his scoring efficiency. He also has been trying to be a better all-around player, and it shows in his better assist numbers. If he focuses on taking care of the ball and maybe adds some solid passing to his repertoire, he'll be hard to leave off any all-star team. Batum is a long, athletic forward who is similar to Granger, except he's a little more known for his defense than being a prolific scorer.
Power Forward
Josh McRoberts is Vogel's PF of choice, and is taking the lion's share of minutes. However, he needs to shoot better than the 2-8 he produced from the field against the Cavaliers. He has been one of the few Pacers who have been able to take care of the ball well in recent history.
Center
Hibbert has posted consecutive double-doubles, something he hasn't done since late November. Now he looks to take on a true defensive center in Przybilla, and come up with a good performance or the Pacers will have difficulty winning. With a lack of depth for the opposition, Hibbert should be looking to dominate.
THE BENCH
Tyler Hansbrough turned the ball over 4 times against the Cavaliers, and had a tough time overall during the night, yet still managed to rack up 14 points to go with 8 boards. His rebounding will help solidify the advantage the Pacers have inside. George is hitting his long-range shots and has had two consecutive double-double games. His promise is actually turning into very positive production. AJ Price has shot well and managed the game well but committed an uncharacteristic 5 fouls against the Cavs.
THE COACHES
Vogel is still undefeated, but now faces a team that has a better chance of beating the Pacers. Despite injuries, the Trailblazers hold a playoff spot and an above-.500 record.
THE INJURY REPORT
Pacers
Brandon Rush - Ankle: Out.
Danny Granger - Sinus: Maybe.
Blazers
Wesley Matthews - Ankle: Maybe.
Brandon Roy - Hardaway Syndrome: Out.
Greg Oden - Walton/Yao Complex: Out.
Elliot Williams - Knee: Out.
Marcus Camby - Knee: Out.
THE HEAVY MATTERS
-Stifle the wings and stop Aldridge. Defense needs to start on the perimeter in this game so the bigs don't get saddled with foul trouble.
-Close out the game. Most likely this will be a competitive one, and so the Pacers need to play for 48 minutes.
THE TRADITION
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
i think we will get em tonight and have our first 3 game win streak of the year....pregame show had a nice interview with lance
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
jnzook wrote:i think we will get em tonight and have our first 3 game win streak of the year....pregame show had a nice interview with lance
missed it. I'll catch it somewhere else.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
nice start to the game...dc and hibbert looking real good...and granger seems to be ready to explode tonight
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
Game summary: Indiana scoring leaders
Hibbert 6 points
Granger 174 points
Typo?
Hibbert 6 points
Granger 174 points
Typo?
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
Roy played over 10 minutes in the 1st? JOB would never do that.
Oh yeah, when you say Roy, make sure you say Hibbert. Some genius from the Portland board might think we're talking about Brandon Roy.
Oh yeah, when you say Roy, make sure you say Hibbert. Some genius from the Portland board might think we're talking about Brandon Roy.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
lol....yea i remember you posting that guys comments last game vs. portland...smaaarts....good 1st quarter for us tho...we just got to keep it up
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
That and-1 by Dahntay was crazy.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
o ya...i thought paul was gonna touch it, but he held off....f'n fernandez is killin us
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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jnzook wrote:o ya...i thought paul was gonna touch it, but he held off....f'n fernandez is killin us
Yeah. Paul's shot looks off tonite. He needs to keep driving.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
yeah...he's shot a few ugly one's..especially that airball on the 3 that tyler put back in
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
WE hlave hyu Weggie.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...Posey is checkin in...you're breaking my heart Vogel
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
Yo, I'm Chinese, so don't do that ****.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
Indy2thaWindy wrote:WE hlave hyu Weggie.
Bo Man!!! lol
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Miller4ever wrote:Yo, I'm Chinese, so don't do that ****.
My bad.
jnzook wrote:NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...Posey is checkin in...you're breaking my heart Vogel
Fire Vogel.
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
jnzook wrote:Indy2thaWindy wrote:WE hlave hyu Weggie.
Bo Man!!! lol
He was rockin the Pacers hardhat.
Is he famous or something?
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
thats one damn dedicated fan with some deep pockets if he came all the way from beijing just to watch the pacers...if i was reggie id call bird and have him pull that guy so reggie could just say a word to him after the game
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Indy2thaWindy wrote:jnzook wrote:Indy2thaWindy wrote:WE hlave hyu Weggie.
Bo Man!!! lol
He was rockin the Pacers hardhat.
Is he famous or something?
idk..ive never heard of him before..he had that big ass camera tho...he might be a photographer for a beijing paper or magazine or something and be here on assignment...not too many "average joes" have big cameras like that unless it pertains to your job
jnzook's favorite player depth chart:
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
Deron Williams/Kyrie Irving/George Hill
Paul George/Jeremy Lamb
LeBron James/Danny Granger/Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Dirk Nowitzki/David West
Roy Hibbert/DeMarcus Cousins
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Re: Game 3547: Pacers vs Trailblazers 02/04/11, 7:00 EST
Roy having a good 1st half.