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Yeah, we're not going to be able to catch them, i'm not even going to lie to myself and say we can. Last time we played, we lost to them but without Danny Granger and at the United Center. I do believe the Pacers have made many strides this season and actually remind me of the Bulls team of a year ago. I think we are one year away from being able to say we are in the mix for the division. Bulls last year finished 41-41... but needed a very strong finish at the end of the season to finish .500. I think the Pacers could finish .500 as well. But, showing signs of improvement is one thing, but, beating superior teams is another. Not just for confidence for now but for the future.

I think beating teams such as Boston, Miami, and Chicago, go a long way. Same reason as why many believe that making the playoffs would be great, even if they lose in 5 games to get that experience of it.

So does anybody think tomorrow nights game vs. Chicago is a statement game for the Pacers?

Bulls fan here...the Bulls are terrible on the road. Theyve lost to NJ, PHI, and CHA. Now they have to go play a pretty decent team in IND. Expect your players to come out and play like it IS a statement game, and expect to win.

It was close most of the game against the Bulls earlier this season. They just had 2 really good runs that pulled that won it for them. The first was at the beginning of the game wher you could tell the team looked lost without Granger. The other was at the end when the team looked lost because the go to guy was out. I think with Granger we can beat them. It didn't help JOB didn't play PG in the 1st game.

Posey's stat line against Chicago earlier this season

33 minutes/5 points/5 rebounds/2-10 shooting/1-7 from 3

Who gives Posey 33 minutes? Especially when he's playin like trash.

But he did take 2 charges.

Curse you John O Brown! You better not screw this one up!