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EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat (TIED 3-3)
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 3:08 am
by Jake0890
May 22, 2013
8:30 PM ET
American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL
Indiana Pacers
3rd Seed in Eastern Conference
Starting 5
RotationPG - George Hill/DJ Augustin/Ben Hansbrough
SG - Lance Stephenson/Orlando Johnson/Gerald Green
SF - Paul George/Sam Young
PF - David West/Tyler Hansbrough
C - Roy Hibbert/Ian Mahinmi
Stat LeadersPoints - Paul George (17.3)
Rebounds - Roy Hibbert (8.4)
Assists - George Hill (4.7)
Miami Heat
1st Seed in Eastern Conference
Starting 5
RotationPG - Mario Chalmers/Norris Cole
SG - Dwyane Wade/Ray Allen
SF - LeBron James/Mike Miller/James Jones
PF - Udonis Haslem/Shane Battier/Rashard Lewis/Juwan Howard/Jarvis Varnardo
C - Chris Bosh/Chris Andersen/Joel Anthony
Stat LeadersPoints - LeBron James (26.8)
Rebounds - LeBron James (8.0)
Assists - LeBron James (7.3)
Injury ReportsPacersDanny Granger (knee) - Out of season
Miami HeatNone
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 3:20 am
by Mr. E
Indy is such an impressive squad and only looks to improve.
Hope I'm not jinxing anything, but I'm cheering for you guys in this series. This Indy team plays the kind of basketball that I love to watch. Play hard, play strong and remember if the world is against you then you have NOTHING to lose!
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:01 am
by NYKMentality85
As a Knicks fan I truthfully believed we were screwed by the refs. Free throw differential and fouls being called was insane. Never seen anything like it. Disheartening. Old school New York vs. Indy games were officiated as playoff battles. Not this one.
But with all that said? Congrats Indiana. I'm now a big time fan of Indiana come next round. I want the Heat eliminated.
I'm just disheartened as a NY fan and blaming refs. But, I told you all I'd be back win or lose. Go take care of Miami and make all of us Knick fans at least a little more excited about the league.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 4:08 am
by PR07
Our balanced starting 5, size, toughness, and defense will make this a tough series for Miami. I think it goes 6 or 7. My head says without Granger, we probably fall. However, my heart says this group will at least make it very interesting. A lot will depend on Wade's health and play.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:03 am
by JSmooth93
Congrats even though that Game 6 was brutually unfair.
Now please beat Miami, even though it'll be much harder to do with the way the refs officiate Lebron.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:19 am
by Grang33r
NYKMentality85 wrote:As a Knicks fan I truthfully believed we were screwed by the refs. Free throw differential and fouls being called was insane. Never seen anything like it. Disheartening. Old school New York vs. Indy games were officiated as playoff battles. Not this one.
The Knicks are build with a dirty identity. They have a bunch of bone headed players.
Thanks for the kind words, though. Much appreciated and very classy from you, essp hours after your team fell. Take care.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:48 am
by JES12
I am routing for you guys to win it this year for a number of reasons.
1) Your team went without Granger and still is very sound.
2) Our two franchises have a good relationship and have done several trades that has worked out for both sides.
3) I never want to see Wade win another title....ever.
4) I have met Bosh in real life and he is a complete douche.
5) The mirror image of you in the West is Memphis and I don't support bad character guys like Zach Randolph. I know you guys pride yourself on having good character guys and I really want to see your group win it all.
6) Duncan has enough rings.
7) Prove you can win titles without paying $110 million in salary.
8) Prove that winning a title should be about the team (As Dallas 2011 and the Wallace era Pistons proved) and no the name on the back of the shirt.
9) To prove smaller markets can succeed.
Everyone may have a different view of which is most important to you, but for me, it has to be #5 and 8.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:51 am
by JES12
I really want to see this in the finals:
Conley......Hill
Allen........Stephenson
George.....Prince
West........Randolph
Hibbert....Gasol
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 8:29 am
by Gremz
BEAT MYAMEE!
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 12:19 pm
by Wizop
JSmooth93 wrote:Congrats even though that Game 6 was brutually unfair.
Now please beat Miami, even though it'll be much harder to do with the way the refs officiate Lebron.
I'm sure I'd feel the same way if the situation were reversed, but in defense of our defense if you defend with your feet you are going to foul a lot less than if you defend with your hands. I don't think we deserve to be classed with Pat Riley's old Knicks who fouled on every play knowing the refs wouldn't call everything.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:00 pm
by Jake0890
I think our size and balance is going to take this series to 7. I'm not going to say we can't win though. I still believe in this team enough to believe the Pacers have a chance.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:24 pm
by mr_sunshine
Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami. And enjoy the tears of Knicks fans claiming that the NBA rigged something for the Pacers over NY. They're reaching levels of stupidity never seen before.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:12 pm
by JSmooth93
Jake0890 wrote:I think our size and balance is going to take this series to 7. I'm not going to say we can't win though. I still believe in this team enough to believe the Pacers have a chance.
I think for sure you guys can win if the refs call it even close to fairly.
Your positions Sg-C are bigger than almlost everyone in their starting 5. Your PF is the size of their center but way stronger.
If Hibbert plays like game 4 then he will shatter that team.
They can't drive the lane and you guys prevent 3's which is good, so it comes down to execution on offense.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 6:52 pm
by Wizop
mr_sunshine wrote:Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami. And enjoy the tears of Knicks fans claiming that the NBA rigged something for the Pacers over NY. They're reaching levels of stupidity never seen before.
that's a very high bar. we've seen a lot from them before.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 11:52 pm
by Grang33r
mr_sunshine wrote:Leggo Pacers! Please stomp Miami.
Big words coming from the location of the D-Wade fan club...
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:52 am
by rosegardener
Hibbert will rule. Dont think LeBron can handle Roy.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:51 pm
by heatchamp45
Congrats on beating the knicks. That was a really tough task. The knicks are one of the most talented teams in the NBA. If they ever get it together watch out.
I hope for a injury free series to both teams.
May the best team win.
Cheers.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:35 pm
by dynamic duo
rosegardener wrote:Hibbert will rule. Dont think LeBron can handle Roy.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:42 pm
by dynamic duo
Indy has much better chance to win this year than last because Granger is not there to motivate LeBron with his fake tough act, god that was embarassing.
Re: EC Finals: Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:04 pm
by Scoot McGroot
dynamic duo wrote:Indy has much better chance to win this year than last because Granger is not there to motivate LeBron with his fake tough act, god that was embarassing.
Glass houses, my friend....