Game Thread 03/07: Pacers vs. Jazz

[boomershadow]

Wednesday's opponent, the Jazz, are also in a playoff chase, but currently on the wrong side of the standings. Utah is in 10th place in the Western Conference (1.5 games out of eighth) and needs to put together a strong finish to pass at least two teams and sneak into the postseason.

Despite losing All-Star forward Gordon Hayward in free agency, Utah has been a solid squad all season, thanks in large part to rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell. The former University of Louisville standout is a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year honors, leading the Jazz in scoring 19.8 points per game.

Wheat Hotchkiss
http://www.nba.com/pacers/preview-pacers-jazz-180307

[Wizop]

I'll be there as this is in my 10 game package. We'll be at Pearl Street Pizza as usual before the game.

[Pacersike]

Gobert is so awesome. To think he hasn't been voted an Allstar

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/bookers-homework-leads-him-pacers

Good read about Booker.

"It's tough to play 10 guys, but now it gives us some insurance if something happens at that power forward position," McMillan said. "It allows us to have more depth at every position."

Sabonis has been more effective as a center

Abundance of signs though that they don't think Sabonis or Turner are good enough to play/defend the 4 position next to Al Jefferson.

Better to notice them right now and be prepared for what might happen

[Pacers_Freak]

I'll be there as this is in my 10 game package. We'll be at Pearl Street Pizza as usual before the game.

Never been there Wiz. Will have to give it a go sometime.

[Pacers_Freak]

The guys out in the desert have the Pacers as a 1 point dog tonight. I know the Jazz have been playing great with Gobert back, but a little surprised to see Indy as a dog.

[Wizop]

I'll be there as this is in my 10 game package. We'll be at Pearl Street Pizza as usual before the game.

Never been there Wiz. Will have to give it a go sometime.

It's on the side of the Century Building and you enter through the alley that runs West from Pennsylvania across the street from Scotty's. good pizza. good beer list. we're usually able to park on Market Street in front of the City Market setting the time on the meter to Max so that the meter is paid through the time the parking becomes free. if Market St is full, I can usually find a spot driving around the block.

I can also recommend China King on Delaware and the Dick's Ribs at Market and Penn. Pita Pit on Washington is another cheap option.

[cruwinas]

Utah is solid, but beatable. Dipo last game was off, time to be normal for him again. Pacers better win this one. Schedule ahead is nasty.

[Pacers_Freak]

Utah is solid, but beatable. Dipo last game was off, time to be normal for him again. Pacers better win this one. Schedule ahead is nasty.

Agreed. This one is tougher than appears on paper. Jazz have been playing good ball since gettin Rudy back. Would be a great win, but one we are capable of!

[ducler]

[Jake0890]

I think this is a game where Domas and Myles probably are going to have to be on the court together a good amount of time to handle Gobert and Favors or we're gonna get eaten alive inside. Utah is a really good team.

[boomershadow]

This game could be tough. Jazz are trying to make the playoffs.

[basketballwacko2]

Utah is solid, but beatable. Dipo last game was off, time to be normal for him again. Pacers better win this one. Schedule ahead is nasty.

Yeah the schedule is every other day and one back to back late.

[JermaineOYea]

I'll be there as this is in my 10 game package. We'll be at Pearl Street Pizza as usual before the game.

Never been there Wiz. Will have to give it a go sometime.

It's on the side of the Century Building and you enter through the alley that runs West from Pennsylvania across the street from Scotty's. good pizza. good beer list. we're usually able to park on Market Street in front of the City Market setting the time on the meter to Max so that the meter is paid through the time the parking becomes free. if Market St is full, I can usually find a spot driving around the block.

I can also recommend China King on Delaware and the Dick's Ribs at Market and Penn. Pita Pit on Washington is another cheap option.

First off, Wizop, I read all your posts and am a fan of your fanhood and longevity with us.

Anyways, one question because I really wanna try Pearl Street Pizza when I go to Friday's game... How early do you get there in order to take advantage of the parking meter situation?

[boomershadow]

Vic hit the ground hard. He does that too too often. I've worried about it before. Now i'm even more worried.

[Wizop]

around 6 or a little before.

Sent from my phone.

[basketballwacko2]

Bad first quarter after a good start.

[boomershadow]

We're hitting twos. They're hitting threes.

[Miller4ever]

I had no idea Curry was spelled R-U-B-I-O

Utah is well-coached. Rubio having a Godney year aside, we have to recognize and react to their actions faster and more as a team.

[Miller4ever]

Myles came to play.

[Miller4ever]

DC being out really hurts us.