Game 66, Pacers vs. Pistons

[GrandBasterd]

I only caught the end of the 4th and overtime, so I didn't get a chance to see Bynum play much.
Peeps who are saying he played great, can you elaborate? I see 6 for 18 and thats not very pretty. In 20 minutes he basically lead the team in shot attempts and as a guy who lives around the rim, converting only 33% is pathetic....
So please, sell me on what you saw.

[GrandBasterd]

I remember that Scola injured his shoulder a while ago and I suspect that he's still not 100%.

I want us to rest him when his game isn't there and give some PT to Copeland or LaVoy.

I wonder why Cope isn't getting a look. From the limited time in the beginning of the season it seemed like his defense was OK, and he was giving a great effort, and he's shooting 40% from three in spot time. Should certainly get higher with more PT.

[Nuntius]

I only caught the end of the 4th and overtime, so I didn't get a chance to see Bynum play much.
Peeps who are saying he played great, can you elaborate? I see 6 for 18 and thats not very pretty. In 20 minutes he basically lead the team in shot attempts and as a guy who lives around the rim, converting only 33% is pathetic....
So please, sell me on what you saw.

Several of those 18 shots were tip-ins. He got the ball in good position in the post several times but he was usually double (and some times even triple) teamed. He did force some shots in those situations but he made some nice passes as well. All in all, he was a threat and did influence the game in our favor. That's why people like what they saw

[Nuntius]

I remember that Scola injured his shoulder a while ago and I suspect that he's still not 100%.

I want us to rest him when his game isn't there and give some PT to Copeland or LaVoy.

I wonder why Cope isn't getting a look. From the limited time in the beginning of the season it seemed like his defense was OK, and he was giving a great effort, and he's shooting 40% from three in spot time. Should certainly get higher with more PT.

He just seems to trust Scola more. There is nothing wrong with that, of course, but when Scola is off I really wish that he'd look towards Cope to give him some answers.