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Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 12:59 pm
by boomershadow
Pacers All-Star guard Victor Oladipo has been brilliant over the course of this trip. Over the past three wins, Oladipo has averaged 26.0 points, 6.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 steals while going 29-for-43 from the field (67.4 percent) and 7-for-16 from 3-point range (43.8 percent).
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While Tuesday's game means a lot for the Pacers, who are still chasing Cleveland and Philadelphia in the race for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, it is even more important to the Nuggets.
Denver is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference, a game back of both Minnesota and New Orleans in the loss column. But because they play the Timberwolves twice over their final five games, the Nuggets control their own destiny to make the playoffs, meaning that if they win all of their remaining games, they will be guaranteed a spot in the postseason.
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Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 1:36 pm
by Jake0890
As long as Victor and Myles continue to play as they have recently, we should have a shot.
I'm hoping that Sabonis gets back on the right track before we get to the playoffs, he hasn't been the same since he got hurt.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 1:47 pm
by Pacers_Freak
Going to be a damn tough one tonight @ Denver. On the sidebar convo. I find it unlikely that we can make a run up to the 3 seed. Is anyone else rooting like hell for Cleveland to get the 3. I would much rather see Philly than Cleveland.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 7:42 pm
by ducler
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 7:53 pm
by Jake0890
Myles has to attack Jokic. It's entirely possible to abuse Jokic's slowness and take him out of the game if you have bigs that are willing to run the floor and attack the rim.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 9:03 pm
by BooomBaby
Another tough game.
Can't wait!
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 10:04 pm
by Jermainevent
Absolutely massive game for both teams. Pacers need the win to keep pace with the 76ers and Cavs for homecourt advantage and the Nuggets need to the win to catch the Pelicans, who are fading fast.
Fun Facts:
All-time regular season record: Pacers 44 Wins Nuggets 43 Wins
Last Time Pacers won in Denver: Nov 27, 2007 Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets W 112 - 110
Last Time Pacers Swept the Nuggets: 2003-04 Season
Also, the Pacers have played the Nuggets this late in the season only one other time, back in 1989.
Apr 6, 1989 Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets L 118 - 132
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Tue Apr 3, 2018 11:46 pm
by DoubleEagle4
Jermainevent wrote:Absolutely massive game for both teams. Pacers need the win to keep pace with the 76ers and Cavs for homecourt advantage and the Nuggets need to the win to catch the Pelicans, who are fading fast.
Fun Facts:
All-time regular season record: Pacers 44 Wins Nuggets 43 Wins
Last Time Pacers won in Denver: Nov 27, 2007 Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets W 112 - 110
Last Time Pacers Swept the Nuggets: 2003-04 Season
Also, the Pacers have played the Nuggets this late in the season only one other time, back in 1989.
Apr 6, 1989 Indiana Pacers @ Denver Nuggets L 118 - 132
10+ years since the Pacers won in Denver? Let’s gooooo
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Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:25 am
by BooomBaby
DC!
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:33 am
by Jermainevent
Sabonis with back to back to back buckets!
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:36 am
by BooomBaby
Jermainevent wrote:Sabonis with back to back to back buckets!
And then commits a dumb 2nd. foul.
It's ok though, he's playing the best since coming back.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:37 am
by basketballwacko2
Gotta love the outlet pass by Lance on the money.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:40 am
by BooomBaby
Booker has been such a great pick up. Dude's always all over the place.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:41 am
by Jermainevent
Good Lance with the take to the rack.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 1:52 am
by Wizop
Barton is killing Dipo.
could've been at lot worse than 3 at half. first to 90.
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Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 2:04 am
by BooomBaby
We're lucky to be only down by 3.
Victor needs to wake up and stop letting Barton get anything he wants.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 2:32 am
by BooomBaby
I don't know but this game to me it's all but over.
I know it's way too early to say that, but this just doesn't seem to be our night.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 2:42 am
by BooomBaby
Good way to close the 3rd. Please keep it up cause it's us against Denver and the refs.
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 2:46 am
by Pacersike
Victor will wake up soon, but as expected after a good game, the rebounding is back to where it usually is, starting with our starting center.
I guess I was wrong about trading Turner last trade deadline. Young centers have their ups and downs. We would be in bigger trouble now if we hadn't a very good second center on the bench. Go Sabonis
Re: Game Thread 04/03: Pacers vs. Nuggets
Posted: Wed Apr 4, 2018 2:50 am
by Jermainevent
Denver is already in the bonus with nearly nine minutes left in the fourth.
